Quote from: AnneK on October 12, 2018, 01:12:24 PM
I wear pantyhose daily and don't have a problem with peeing standing up.  I used to wear stockings daily, but the ones I wore were discontinued and since my panties and garter belts were getting beat up, I switched to pantyhose full time.

Anne,

When you are wearing pantyhose do you wear panties underneath them or do you just wear the pantyhose by themselves? Something about that sound exhilarating but is there some kind of an issue with friction if you don't have panties under the pantyhose? Love and faith.

Gabrielle

By themselves.

Stockings and garter (suspender) belts are a complex regime. Don't go there without experience!

Garter belts for every day wear need to be deep and supportive with at least six suspenders with metal clasps. It's an industrial operation. You need to wear them like a corset.

Sexy belts with four sphagetti staps are for the bedrooom only.

And, unfortunately, the stockings can be disappointing. Forget lacy tops, you need plain welts for your suspenders.

But having got the rig set up, you will feel like nothing on earth. Your suspenders, stocking tops plus bra straps will place you in complete bondage!   

Historical note about pantyhose:
The SEALs in 'Nam would wear ph under their greens when wading the swamps, then just peel the leaches off along with removing the hose!
I have found some utility wearing them for hiking to prevent thigh chaffing, but only in cool weather.

Quote from: valerie anne on October 12, 2018, 03:53:26 PM
Stockings and garter (suspender) belts are a complex regime. Don't go there without experience!

Garter belts for every day wear need to be deep and supportive with at least six suspenders with metal clasps. It's an industrial operation. You need to wear them like a corset.

Sexy belts with four sphagetti staps are for the bedrooom only.

And, unfortunately, the stockings can be disappointing. Forget lacy tops, you need plain welts for your suspenders.

But having got the rig set up, you will feel like nothing on earth. Your suspenders, stocking tops plus bra straps will place you in complete bondage!

While being in complete bondage does sound sexy I don't think that's where I need to be on a daily basis at the moment. I appreciate the very clear picture you painted with your description though. Is it a bit warm in here?

I'm thinking a combination for pantyhose to pair with slacks and panties of maybe a couple of styles would fit the bill perfectly. I can try different things on various days and discover what I like the best. You ladies are so awesome. I just love being able to come here and ask these things that seem awkward at home and you all make me feel like just one of the girls. This is the only place that I ever feel that way. I am working on changing that though. Love and faith.

Gabrielle

Quote from: Jin on October 12, 2018, 11:55:23 AM
Pantyhose work great under slacks, not quite so well under jeans.  Be sure to keep your nails in good shape to avoid ruining them. And you will have to sit to pee, which is not really a bad thing.
Try wearing a thin cami or tank with a bit of lace trim under a dress shirt to make you feel more girly. Remember that colors often show through a white shirt, (which for me is a plus!)

Jin,

It's kind of funny you mention having to sit to pee. That is one of the first things I tried doing when I made my personal discovery about my gender identity. I can't tell you how much I love to sit while peeing. It has to be the one thing that stands out, pun intended, of the things that feel most natural about feeling feminine. It just feels right. I'm taking things one step at a time but the cami idea sounds wonderful. I rarely wear a standard white dress shirt. I am pretty much you typical button down short sleeves and the occasional polo. Love and faith.

Gabrielle

Without proper measurements I guessed really well. Just a bit snug but so smooth and soft. They feel so nice. I am looking forward to wearing them to work tomorrow. I think I'm going with the pink pair. Not sure about when I will try the pantyhose. It's crazy that guys don't have underwear like this. I went with a hipster style to start with and I already love how they are just enough but don't seem like the stereotypical granny panties. So yeah, I'm super happy with my first choice 

Love and faith.

Gabrielle

Gabrielle:

For me the thinner fabrics and more room, less fabric around the shoulders & hips, is more comfortable than the old stuff; in addition to it just feeling right.

In socal you might not be as comfortable in hose because your legs, under other clothing, will warm up.

I've worn hose while crossdressing.  Where I really came to like it is on the cold winter midwest days where I was going to be outside for a while. Hose under jeans kept my feet & legs nice & comfortable.

I will also add that properly fitting hose will massage your legs some.   That is pleasant at the end of a day.

As for underwear, now that I'm full time beneath the outer wear, I find myself color coordinating with the day's outfit. 

It's amazing what I can do now that I have options other than white.
Kate


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Personally, I'm a huge fan of thigh-highs, but pantyhose seems to be more easily manageable. More often than not, my cute thigh highs roll down my leg and make a big ugly clump under my pants. Ultimately, I guess it comes down to your preferences.

If I could find a way to better hide my garter belt, I think I'd wear thigh highs almost constantly.

As for color, I'm a fan of plain black stockings or hosiery. For some reason it makes me feel professional and lady-like. Almost like I have all my s*** together!

Kisses!
-Janna

QuotePersonally, I'm a huge fan of thigh-highs, but pantyhose seems to be more easily manageable.

I never cared for stay up stockings.  I found they didn't.   

I never had an issue with a garter belt under pants.  Of course, some belts are less bulky than others and so hide better.  It also helps to keep a lot of junk in your pockets.  I wore stockings and garter belt daily, including to work, for years.

OMG I love the feeling! It's odd, I wasn't sure that it would have much effect or not wearing panties. I'm sure that some of it is just a novelty feeling but I absolutely love the way that these feel. They are so thin and smooth. They hug me just right. I am certain that I got the right size for myself. Anything larger would have been too big. I'm not all aroused or anything but it just feels good. I actually feel like something is right about my clothes. How is it that something as simple as a pair of underwear can hold so much power? All I know is that I feel good and I feel just a bit happier than I did yesterday. There really isn't much more you can ask for than that. Feeling feminine is awesome! Love and faith.

Gabrielle

Gabrielle, Now you can underdress and wear them to work...part of the challenge will be to not be distracted by what you are wearing. Eventually I suspect the feeling will normalize. I feel a confirmation of my femininity each day when I slip on my undies in the morning, then don't really give them a second thought during the day—except when I use the restroom. I think of panties as "gender confirmation underwear." :-) Nancy

Quote from: NancyBalik on October 16, 2018, 05:27:30 PM
Gabrielle, Now you can underdress and wear them to work...part of the challenge will be to not be distracted by what you are wearing. Eventually I suspect the feeling will normalize. I feel a confirmation of my femininity each day when I slip on my undies in the morning, then don't really give them a second thought during the day—except when I use the restroom. I think of panties as "gender confirmation underwear." :-) Nancy

Nancy,

I totally understand what you are saying. I don't feel distracted today at all. The only thing is that I just feel better. It's so hard to actually describe it but I just feel more right. Of course, going into the bathroom and seeing them when I have to use the services is just a bonus to have my own visual reminder. I feel really happy that I did this. I can't imagine ever wanting to not wear them again. It's so crazy to me that a pair of underwear can have such a positive effect on my gender identity. It just feels good. Love and faith.

Gabrielle

Quote from: Gabrielle66 on October 16, 2018, 10:15:24 AM
OMG I love the feeling! It's odd, I wasn't sure that it would have much effect or not wearing panties. I'm sure that some of it is just a novelty feeling but I absolutely love the way that these feel. They are so thin and smooth. They hug me just right. I am certain that I got the right size for myself. Anything larger would have been too big. I'm not all aroused or anything but it just feels good. I actually feel like something is right about my clothes. How is it that something as simple as a pair of underwear can hold so much power? All I know is that I feel good and I feel just a bit happier than I did yesterday. There really isn't much more you can ask for than that. Feeling feminine is awesome! Love and faith.

Gabrielle

Sister, I understand where your coming from.   IT JUST FEELS RIGHT!!!!  The thinner fabrics are cooler.  I also noted that the additional room around the joints is also much more comfortable and, in my case, I didn't develop 'the walk' this time in Anaheim!!!

For those of you who don't know 'the walk' is something that is frequently observed in the Universal, Sea World, & Disney theme parks.....


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Quote from: Dani on October 12, 2018, 03:21:12 AM
Here in Florida, hardly anyone wears nylon stockings. They are just too hot.

About 30 years ago, it was a trend to wear nylon stockings even in summer. Nowadays, I still see a few women wearing nylon stockings in summer. I guess they seem to think that exposing bare legs is a kind of discourtesy.

barbie~~

Quote from: Jin on October 12, 2018, 11:55:23 AM
Pantyhose work great under slacks, not quite so well under jeans.  Be sure to keep your nails in good shape to avoid ruining them.

I prefer thigh-high nylon stockings because of some hygienic issues in my buttocks. I always wear cotton work gloves before wearing stockings, as they are so much delicate.

barbie~~

QuoteI guess they seem to think that exposing bare legs is a kind of discourtesy.

Or perhaps they realize bare legs expose all the flaws that hose hides.  It really amazes me how much effort a woman will put into looking nice and then ruin it all by going bare legged.  Very few women have legs nice enough that they can get away without hosiery.

Quote from: AnneK on October 17, 2018, 07:38:45 AM
Or perhaps they realize bare legs expose all the flaws that hose hides.  It really amazes me how much effort a woman will put into looking nice and then ruin it all by going bare legged.  Very few women have legs nice enough that they can get away without hosiery.

Colored hose and tights are a style of their own, but it's been out of style to wear nude/suntan hose for all but the most formal of events for about decade. It about the freedom to rock your own legs, not hiding flaws.

I have never had any success with hold-ups. I have always had to return home and change into a garter belt.

Stockings and garter belts are gorgeous, but so fiddly, and I generally now go for panty hose unless it's a special occasion, or if I am wearing fishnets.

What I love is that the pantyhose is now available in "tum & bum" shaping options, which provide a "bra for the bum", which I really do need!

 

So yeah, pantyhose. I love them. How do women not wear these every single day along with a skirt or dress. OMG I want to wear a skirt or dress with them. Now my only problem was in selecting the wrong size for me. The length was a bit too long but the waist is too small. They just want to roll down to my lower waist. If they did not roll down I would be in absolute Heaven right now. They are better than panties! I seriously love the sensation they give on my legs and how they fit nice and snug over my butt and privates. I'm kind of a grower not a shower so I don't even need to tuck to feel nearly smooth. Unless I got amazingly turned on nobody could ever tell that there was anything more down there. So I will have to find another brand or size that deals better with my belly area. It's where I carry almost all of my weight. My legs are not half bad as far as shape goes. With the pantyhose on they look extremely nice. I am just having the hardest time believing so many negative comments from women who hate them. I have to imagine it's more about the lack of quality that the overall feel. They feel sexy to me. YAY PANTYHOSE!!! Love and faith.

Gabrielle