Mens Pantyhose - something to try
By Lucy83
Pretty guys should wear pretty pantyhose to enhance their looks and make them beautiful. Mens pantyhose have become so common that some online hosiery stores have more male customers than female. I really love it when guys dare to go and wear something feminine (or what most people consider feminine) because it can look so stunning and cute. Especially if you have nice clean shaven legs it can really get me going.
Mens pantyhose might sound funny to you, but to some women like me it’s really cute and beautiful and I really wish I’d see more guys wearing them. I would go into how mens pantyhose are so practical and how they can help keep you warm but the truth is that’s not why I like them. It’s the look that I love about them and a man openly wearing pantyhose on a night out will instantly get my attention.
I don’t know what it is about nice legs, that makes them so attention drawing. And I’m not only talking about smooth feminine legs. I equally love the strong masculine legs. If I had to decide between feminine and masculine legs on a man I really don’t think I could. Both are really beautiful to look at – especially in sheer pantyhose. And the thighs are the nicest part of the legs.
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Wearing Mens Pantyhose
- If you wear sheer pantyhose, even mens pantyhose, then you should make sure that you shave or wax your legs. It really is essential to be hair free when wearing these. The same goes for most fishnet pantyhose (you’ll have to try them and see). You can sometimes get away with very fine hair or a bit of stubble (even though stubble doesn’t feel nice) but anything that’s visible through the fabric is too much. You should note that the nylon mesh used for mens pantyhose is super stretchy and when wearing it, you can see a lot more through it than when you just hold it up in front of you.
- Shoes should match the outfit (obviously) and this might not be so easy if you have large feet. If you just wear your regular mens boots or sneakers together with tight fitting pantyhose then that will make your feet look absolutely huge. So try and go for something smaller and less conspicuous. Best of all are high heels of course but you might not want to wear them. But do check out what I wrote on high heels for men and Men Wearing High Heels before dismissing the idea. You may want to try some women’s sneakers if you find a shop that sells your size.
- What kind of bottom to wear is
also a very crucial part in pantyhose fashion. Obviously, wearing long
trousers over the pantyhose will kind of miss the point of mens pantyhose
in my opinion. But most guy’s shorts don’t go terribly well with tight
fitting hosiery – not even mens tights. You could opt for some hot pants
or other more feminine shorts. But I have to tell you honestly, the best
thing has got to be wearing a skirt. Especially a short skirt is the
perfect complement to beautiful legs in tight mesh. I know it might be
asking too much but just give it a thought for a second.
So guys
please give it a try and buy some mens pantyhose. It doesn’t matter if you have
stronger masculine legs or smooth feminine legs. Both will go very well with
mens tights. You can get various kinds of mesh from sheer mesh that’s semi
transparent and very smooth to a more fishnet like structure. Typically mens
pantyhose also come in a thicker form when they’re needed for functional
purposes. You could start modestly by getting a pair of the thicker mens
pantyhose for cycling or something like that. Then see how nice it feels and
how women react. I wrote more about this in my article on mens tights.
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Comments
Kudos to you for being upfront about liking men in hose and how it looks to you. I'm sure more women out there like it, I've found some act offended by it, until they are in private. If more women stood up publicly, and more men, too, this would become more acceptable. Meantime I've gotten quite a few crazy looks when I have been out in public in hose, it is not really accepted yet. I was not dressed outrageously, skin tones or a bit darker, black tights a few times.
hosiery makes most people's legs look better, and it feels wonderful, if it is good hose. I recommend more guys try it.If they can get past their fears of being called gay, they will find there is a world of sensuous clothing out there. I was surprised at how nice much of this feels. I agree with you on footware and bottoms, too, I find a woman's casual shoe works well, some are very comfy, and a skirt is tops. Microfiber shorts are pretty good, too.
Keep up the good work, please!
Thanks tactilicious (nice name by the way)!
Thanks! lol, I have unusual tactility! That's much of why I like hosiery and lingerie. The extensive contact areas of smooth, slippery, and stretchy clothing are most pleasant! Men are raised to be in fear of such fun! I wish I had pursued some of this when I was younger. The feel of microfiber clothing over some slick hose is quite sensuous, it makes movement pleasant. In the last 200 years, men have been denied the concept of clothing as pleasant or pretty, we now have it for cover only. Sensuality is thus condemned as a gay tendency.
I would like to say that I wear pantyhose seven days a week and love every minute of it. I am a straight male and I do wear my pantyhose with short shorts in public. I don't try to look like a female. I do have red painted toes and when I wear slacks I sometimes wear high heels which I love hearing the clicking of the heels! Lucy believe it or not I have received compliments from women mostly. It is about time that society woke up and realized that men need the nice soft sexy things that females wear. Oh I do shave my legs and they do look sexy in my pantyhose!! I would love to hear from any women who like men that wear pantyhose. My email address is: perkinsjim13@yahoo.com
Sincerely
Jim Perkins
Illinois
I wear pantyhose quite often under long slacks or around the house with shorts. I always wear pantyhose when flying. Their support makes my legs feel better. I would be hesitant to wear them in public with shorts but would if it were socially accepted.
Hi Lucy,
I am a straight and married man with an averarge manly body. I love to wear tights and pantyhose. I would wear them all the time if I could! Right now I am limited to wearing them under my pants only on colder days. My wife doesn't seem to mind. I think she knows that I get sexually aroused by wearing them, but I have never really told her how much I like wearing them. I have on occasion worn nothing but running tights with a sweat shirt to go for a jog and even to the gas station. How should I approach wearing them more often? I'm not sure if I have enough courage to actually wear a skirt with tights or pantyhose, but it really excites me to think about it. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Kind regards,
Steve
Hi Steve.
I think there are two angles you could approach it from. Either you could go to places, clubs and meet people who are more like you and that would make it easier for you to come out.
Or you could try to come out in your regular circle of friends and family. There is more of a push for fashion freedom in men but not everybody approves of it. It depends really on the kind of environment you live in.
Generally though, it seems that cross dressers worry more than they need to. Many I've spoken to have told me that once they were out in the open they were surprised at how little people cared.
Lucy,
What would you suggest that I wear got my first few times to ease myself in to it?
Well that depends on where you want to go. Do you want a feminine look or a masculine look - both are doable with the skirt and tights.
I really want to buy fishnet pantyhose to my husband, I can not wait seing him how he looks!!!!
Hi I would say this is great all about it - you did very well Lucy - Im male and wear pantyhose all time cos it feel so comfortable (I usual Wolford Fatal 50 and De Lux 66) and under short skirt that seem lighter plus Im too slim with 25" waist and 35" hip side.. :)
I wear pantyhose at home all the time, even when i go out in this cold weather i have my tights on. It feels so smooth on my skin and next to my panties oh guys please what would you do with me.
I too love the look and feel of pantyhose on myself and others legs in general. I would wear pantyhose or stockings 24/7 if I didnt work in such a judgemental male hormone charged environment. If I were able to get away with keeping my legs cleanly shaven, I would do so at all times. For now, I can manage to keep myself soft and smooth typically during the winter months when I am expected to always wear pants.
This is definately a great post, thanks for being an advocate for men to be able to wear what we want, and what makes us feel good.
Hi Fred,
thanks for the nice comments.
Hi Lucy, I have tried men's pantyhose and keep coming back to woman's brands as I don't like the compression they have on my legs and find they are to thick and tend to slide down. I personally like the sheer 100% nylon type, they don't slide down on me as much. as for me wearing high heels or a skirt is totally out of the question, sorry no way, I'm still to shy to show the world, once I did wear pantyhose under shorts out in public but it was at night and while I was on vacation at Niagara Falls Canada, possibly some day. Thanks, nice hub and enjoy reading your posts
I wish I had the courage these guys have. never worn them in public but have worn under pants. Interested in talking to like minded people. markduszka@yahoo.com
I love wearing womens pantyhose I love women in pantyhose , Wearing silky control top pantyhose makes me so friggen stiff , I wear them 24-7
Lucy thank You !! I love wearing pantyhose . I love how they feel I love how they look my favorite pantyhose are women's control tops . Like legs silken mist , Haynes silk reflections. Sears nice touch silk sheer . I love how it feels when i am in between the sheets and we both have pantyhose on. That is rare though since the wife don't really like me wearing them. She thinks if people knew they would see it as freaky . I do wear them under my suits to work a lot and often under jeans . I love seeing other women in nice pantyhose. Its nice to see there is a women who also likes it because I love wearing pantyhose . Not to mention that they help my legs feel so much better and energized .
I love to wear pantyhose under short's. I usally wear skin tones that aren't too shiney, I like to keep a low profile.
This is a great article. I wear pantyhose with shorts whenever I can. I keep my legs shaven at all times & I usually wear womens sheer nudes or beiges, I like to blend in rather than be noticed. I buy most of my pantyhose at the larger upscale dept stores & alway's get great service. I'm looking forward to this spring as I have purchased a few pairs of women's shorts that are not very feminine looking but they are women's shorts. I don't think I will be in skirts or heels in public in the near future at least in the daytime.
HI Lucy. I wished I met someone like you before I got married.Although my wife doesn't mind me wearing beige stockings with my chic shorts, she has never said how nice my legs look.I keep the shaved and wear stockings and pantyhose 24/7 I personally think hairy legs are ugly!I wear skirts often,usually to get the mail,mow the lawn or other times I can.Skirts and nylons are the greatest and most pratical of clothes to wear,its too bad they are not accepted yet by the narrow minded people.
Hi Mike,
well at least she accepts you. Many of my readers say their wives even forbid them to cross dress or they just separate as soon as they find out.
Hi Lucy,I can understand some wives not wanting to look at their husbands fully crossdressed,but I really do not understand not accepting a skirt and hose.There isn't really much difference between shorts and a skirt.Society is really messed up when this wonderful piece of clothing is not accepted by both genders.Thanks for your response.I will post again soon.:)
Hi Lucy, im a straight male also. I love to wear pantyhose and high heels. I have gone out to stores wearing a womans suit with a short skirt as a male and have got a lot of nice complments, and i have been going out wearing womens short shorts, with coffee color hoses and heels and it seems no one really cares but they do look and smile and sometimes giggle. As for the men that want to wear hoses and go out, it's hard getting yourself into the store, i know, but once your in the store you'll see that alot of women will smile at you and the guys will look then turn around. I have wonder how many men, that saw me, want to or do wear pantyhose. I feel that if more men would start wearing hoses out in public, other men would start also. Just look at ear rings in the early 80's if men wore them they were gay, and today most men are wearing not only one but two ear rings and its o.k, hopefully pantyhose and also high heels will soon be o.k also......
Hey Lucy ;) I love the look and feel of pantyhose and i get cranky and moody if i cant wear them.Ultra sheer are my favorites and yes i can wear them without getting runs in them better than some women. For those who know they have tried too hurt my feelings about it, and the truth is I could careless its my choice.
Well another summer is gone and I still wear my beige stockings/garters with shorts,legs shaved of course, for a few more weeks.This year I finally put on a jean skirt and walked into a supermarket hoping the shopping cart would block most viewers.Actually I beleive no one noticed.If they did notice, they were behind me and did not say anything.I do find most teen girls look closer and give a giggle.I beleive it's guys in general that hold us back from wearing what we want.We are afraid of them,or atleast I am.Women seem to take it much better.
I wear pantyhose most of the time, but not in public. In winter time I shave my legs, not in summer because at the same time i enjoy the look of my legs covered with long hair and somehow feel more protected from the sun. With the cold weather I do shave my legs and the feeling with nylons is great!! I don't care what others might think, but this is the way I feel about. Married with one child.
by the way....for those who want to wear nylons feel free, your body is only yours and must enjoy.
And for Lucy, thanks for thinking the way you do, hope many women would think the same
I like to ware men's pantyhose, I only ware them around the house these days. In cold weather they are great, I was asked to use them by a woman I was dating when I was 22. I guess she was ahead of the crowd in her thinking.
I love wearing nylons all day long. I have a variety to choose from; opaque tights, sheer pantyhose and even a few garter belts to go with my opaque stockings.
It is a sexual turn on for me to wear them, but it's not like I am aroused in them all day. My wife was opposed to the idea for a while-she wanted to be the one to look feminine and sexy. She has since realized it is a part of who I am and lets me wear them as it makes me happy.
The biggest pain is that she likes my body hair and doesn't want me to shave my legs :( I try to accommodate that wish as best I can but it sure makes for uncomfortable evenings after wearing a snug pair of hose all day under my pants.
Love to wear skirts when I can- and I am looking to find the perfect pair of red hidden platform pumps.
Thank you for this hub! I am a married straight man who absolutely loves wearing pantyhose in public, and especially with short skirts and high heels, as a man.
I've been wearing pantyhose and tights for 20 years.
During winter, pantyhose double up as my socks under work trousers and jeans. I would love to be wearing them with shorts but this makes my wife uncomfortable. I did wear pantyhose with denim shorts aon a road trip reciently, anyone who saw me didn't see to notice or care.
As I type this, I wonder why a middle-aged man like me enjoys wearing soft, silky, and sexy pantyhose. When I look in the mirror, I see a masculine image of myself with broad shoulders and rapid-growing chest and facial hair from the waste up. I've always had extremely-toned, and very firm short legs which I keep shaved.
I like this article, but my obstacles to experience the true liberated feeling of wearing a short skirt, pantyhose, a nice shirt, and heels have not become accepted fashion for men. Why is the openness of a short skirt and pantyhose on a male brand false gender warning signals in the minds of the masses?
I bravely tried experiencing the feeling of openly wearing a short skirt, tan pantyhose, heels, and a button-down top a few years ago. I subconsciously felt out of place wearing the skirt openly, giving me a feeling of being alone in a world of conditioned-thinking people with controlled thoughts.
I do continue wearing pantyhose openly when I'm away from my small "everybody-knows-everybody" community. We are conditioned by maniquens in stores, pictures on the internet, and our peers as to how to dress in society.
Who started the fad where guys had multiple piercings? Who started the dress style of guys wearing shorts twice the width of their legs while coming down three inches below the knees?
A group of people started these trends, much the same as the craze for females wearing leggings. How difficult of a task would it be for fashion designers to style clothing for the male anatomy so that a guy could wear a skirt, pantyhose, heels (non-feminine looking), and a nice shirt, sweater, or top? With some branding and creative public relations, creating this unthinkable style is possible.
I wonder if women would turn their heads as guys wearing skirt, pantyhose, and heels walked by. Regardless of whether it's a male or female wearing pantyhose, absolutely nothing beats a great pair of legs in pantyhose.
Hi fashionseeker,
what a great comment. Everything you wrote makes perfect sense (except the part about you having "facial hair from the waste up" - even if you meant "waist", it still gives me an indescribable picture).
That reminds me of this photo series:
http://poisedready.blogspot.com/2010/09/men-in-tut
They look so hot! You're perfectly right with your last sentence.
I love shaving my legs, and wearing toe nail polish too. My girl friend thinks it is super sexy. She gave me some stockings and it has been very entertaining.
Thank you for your kind comment and having an open mind. Please excuse me for overlooking my grammer, spelling, and unclear sentence in the previous comments I made. It was late when I wrote the article.
I am old school when it comes to short skirts, pantyhose, heels, and stylish tops. I'm not trying to be a pessimist, but there is no way that fashion will take a 180 degree turn to include males wearing skirts, pantyhose, heels, and coordinating top. It would take enormous public relations and branding through all media, including motion pictures, to get society to accept a radical new trend like this.
Sadly, I see females not wearing skirts, dresses, and pantyhose like I remember in the 70s, 80s, and most of the 90s. Womens' liberation, increasing numbers of single women in a fast-paced society, conditioning, and some fashion designer's twisted idea of making it acceptable for women to go with the clad-legs look are just some of the reasons that come to my mind concerning why I think females don't wear pantyhose.
I would like to ask any female that reads this post one simple question. What is so attractive about seeing a guy with long bushy-haired legs wearing baggy shorts coming down below the knees and a clunky pair of sandals or tennis shoes?
If a female wouldn't enjoy rubbing her hands up and down her own hair-stubbled legs, then why on earth would she be interested in looking at, or caressing her hands across a man's beastly-hairy legs?
On a side note...lets face it. Guys' clothes are boring and unflattering, especially to the guys who work out and have toned bodies.
The way I see it, if a male or female has a great set of legs, then the way that person dresses should accentuate his/her legs with appealing legs and pantyhose.
Our world is changing drastically in the way that males and females become attracted to each other. I seriously wonder if there is a small elite group of people that control the trends and styles of our culture, and as a result, their goal is to ultimately create a culture with everybody looking unflatteringly and boringly the same in the sense of fashion.
This is just my opinion. I'm not advocating males take on a feminine side. God gave us eyes and imaginations.
Whether male or female, everyone should have the right to see and imagine in a positive way of the human body. Just think. This could enable us all to appreciate the beauty of the human body through wearing desirable and appealing clothing and legwear such as pantyhose.
For me..pantyhose and stockings is my regular daily underwear. And if you want to know,as a normal male my regular daily basis underwear is bra,corset,panties,pantyhose,stockings,womens body shaping and cami set. is not something special for me to wearing all that "ladies" undergarment,what i know it's just my regular daily underwear. Thank's.
Thanks Lucy for the pictures men in tut.The public is not accustomed to seeing pictures like that.If they were,men could wear a hose a skirt in public with no problem.To make me feel better I wear ladies jeans size 14 with pantyhose under.Why does clothes have to be so gender oriented.Why can't we wear what we want.This world is so judgemental!
Hi fashionseeker,
sorry for the late moderation and answer.
"I would like to ask any female that reads this post one simple question. What is so attractive about seeing a guy with long bushy-haired legs wearing baggy shorts coming down below the knees and a clunky pair of sandals or tennis shoes?"
Nothing - to me at least but I know some women like hairy men. Less hair is always better for me though. But a little hair would not be a deal breaker either.
thank you for you lucy ive been wearing pantyhose and tights since 1962 my mom would buy pantyhose and tights for my sisters and me because it was cheaper at that time to do so ive been what i call darting and dodging wearing them for years in secrecy i would envy the girls so much like they had a special right and boys didnt the only way its ever going to be fully accepted is if you open up a sears fler or walmart etc and see mens and womens tights and hose in the flier or catolog this would seal the social deal love you lucy keep up the good work
Hi, it is really refreshing reading all those stories about why you guys wear pantyhose. As for me, I use them as long as I can remember. Partly because I feel sexy in them, partly especially in wintertime to keep my legs warm. I buy the largest size I can get, and have no problems of them being to tight. What I do is that I put on my underpants over them which makes it more comfortable while I walk and work in them. If its extreme cold I put two pairs of pantyhose on. Try it, it is a new sensation.
Another thing I bought on ebay is a nylon bag. It is the same nylon material from which pantyhoses are made, but over two meters long and you can cover your body completely with it. It is crazy to wear that, especially if you have your partner inside as well...
I don't care about the fashion part or the "beautiful" legs that some guys think they have when using them under a short or even skirt. I believe that women look much better in them.
Since I'm a cabin attendant and fly all over the world, I found in Japan a Pantyhose Paradise... all girls and women wear pantyhose and they come in the most amazing designs... It's really a joy seeing that... the only downside about the japanese girls is that most of them are rather short.. but hey... nobody is perfect.
So, guys... enjoy your pantyhose like I do, there's nothing wrong with it.
hi lucy still wearing my hose with pride and confience went to a party a while ago thought ide try a little experiment so i wore sheer black reinforced toe pantyhose pulled my boots off and guess what the men at the party didnt notice or didnt care to my suprise the women did i sat there legs crossed my stocking foot swinging with the ther pantyhosed ladies and was socially welcomed with what i call female hosiery accepted into the pack i was on cloud 9 all night discussing to where i purchaced my sheer hose and actually being invited to go hose shopping to pick out brands and colors i think i whent to hosiery high that night
Hi Lucy! Can't believe I just now found this article. Thanks for writing it and for your support to men who fall outside of what society calls "normal". I'm not a crossdresser per se. I wear womens clothing as a man but I do try and feminize my appearance somewhat by always being clean shaven and getting rid of most of my body hair (at least what can be seen). I don't even have any guys clothing anymore. I also carry a purse, wear perfume, get regular pedicures, have acrylic nails, color my hair and get my brows waxed to a feminine shape. I wear mostly nylon knee-highs because I wear pants (palazzo pants, wide-leg pants..etc) but I do have a skirt that I wear occasionally as well. When I rock a skirt, I wear full pantyhose. Legs look so much better wearing hose! In colder weather I'll also wear full pantyhose under my pants for warmth. For shoes, I wear only womens shoes and almost always pumps or high-heel boots or sandals. I have really small feet for a guy so I have my pick of all the great styles. I'm a women's size 8.5. Just wanted to give you my two cents. Thanks again for your encouragement to men! I hope more guys will venture out into the unknown. It's amazing how second nature it becomes once you get used to it.
I've really taken bold steps the past few days to wear pantyhose more openly. Today I wore suntan PH under skinny jeans, which showed the bottom of the ankle with my running shoes on. I've worn black PH with low-cut mens casual dress shoes.
My wife came out and asked why I wore PH tonight. I told her they feel good, look good, and help my circulation (I have vericose veins). Her interpretation of a man wearing PH as being gay, like most people people have been conditioned to think. So, I asked her how does tight pants and PH on a male label him as gay.
Just because I see a family of Muslims in a Walmart doesn't mean they are terrorists with motives to blow the shopping center up. Just because four black men walk in a convenient store doesn't mean they have intentions of robbing the store like many prejudice people might think.
Why can't I enjoy my firm and smooth shaved legs encased in silk pantyhose? Why should I, or anyone else, let the conditioning-minded fashion police convince the public that a male wearing pantyhose should be considered gay.
I told my wife, even though she already knew, that I was not gay, and I was merely trying to exercise self expression as to my fashion choice. I have been trained to think of a continuous excess-testosterone cave man way of life wearing boring clothes, shaving facial wiskers constantly, and not having anything sensual, sexy, or appealing to my own eyes and touch.
What if this labeling mentality was used on females wearing mens' boxer shorts, mens' gymn shorts, a sport coat and tie, or some other male attire? Should the female be considered a lesbian?
Go to a traditional church on Sunday morning and see how many women 50 years old or younger that actually wear a dress or skirt. Alarmingly, males and females are merging into the same type of clothes, which destroys the imagination and self expression possibilities for a more interesting world while motivating the sexes.
What a person wears should not label him/her in any way. The individual's sexual actions should be what determines if the person is gay, lesbian, or straight.
I have full intentions of wearing PH in a fashionable and tactful way in public. If anyone ever chooses to question my sexual preference, I assure you that my desire for the female will probably be greater.
For the first time, I bought myself a pair of black lace panties. I feel there is a femaniness that is good for me, and long over due. I'm planning on exercising, smile and laugh more, encourage and help others in need, and not take things so serious. Life is too short.
Thank you for this wonderful blog and being able to express free speech.
I love wearing pantyhose!!!!
You're totally right fashionseeker. It's about bad stereotyping and small mindedness. Women had to fight for making society more accepting in female fashion. Men have that fight mostly still ahead of them I think.
hi again lucy i see im not alone in the hosiery quest for acceptence sadly all these positive comments will be in vain unless the mainstream stores get the guts up to try mens pantyhose in their fashion ailes ive been waiting since 1965 to see that magic happen if theres anybody reading these comments in this common market wake up get your mens tights and pantyhose in your walmarts your drug stores your local sears get the picture you could be making a fortune in this new fashion adventure personally i have an idea its a seal the deal for mens pantyhose and tights thats all i can say right now your every hosiery mans dream lucy thanks for seeing the male point of view on this wonderful soft garment cmon ladies help make it happen and just for thr record im wearing sheer black reinforced toe pantyhose and a football shirt and loving it
Yea, just 60 or so years ago it would have been considered extremely inappropriate for women to go out in anything construed as "masculine", e.g. trousers, shorts, tank tops, etc but today the pendulum seems to have swung the other way round. But with guys like fashionseeker, I have some glimmer of hope that we guys will not always be stuck within our rigidly-defined gender roles. It doesn't help as well that men's fashion magazines, e.g. GQ and Esquire are extremely hetero-normative and repressively mundane in essence; women's fashion mags have already long begun to acknowledge the beauty of androgyny, yet men's fashion magazines still haven't seem to have caught up yet. Formal event? Don't even think about wearing anything besides a 3-piece shirt and nice long pair of trousers. And Lord forbid men wear any shorts shorter than knee-length! It's almost as if we're so repulsed by the male body that we feel it needs to be kept under layers and layers of clothing in order for a man to look "well-dressed". Which has lead many guys to believe that the male body is inherently inferior to the female form, and less worthy of longing or display. In fact, the media continues to perpetuate this myth,e.g. Elaine from Seinfield ("The male body is like a jeep; practical but not pretty. The female body is a work of art")That of course, is a myth. But one thing that puzzles me is why many men don't want to stand up for their brothers who want fashion equality? Women stood up for each other, and that was how they gained the freedom to wear what they pleased and take part in conventionally men's sports, but men don't seem all too eager to support their brothers' fashion freedom. They instantly label a guy who wears speedos "gay", there's even a theme park in UK that banned speedos for men but allowed bikinis for women (patriarchy much?) and there's even a male blogger whoze name i'll not mention who said something like,
"Wearing clothing that is meant to show off your muscle mass just makes you look cheesy. Show off your body in the context of good fashion" (e.g. If it isn't GQ, it's bad fashion). Why can't they be more supportive of their fellow men's individuality, rather than trying to repress them from expressing themselves through their fashion I wonder..? I thought we were all bros!
When I was 17, I wore pantyhose out openly in public for the first time. My girlfriend bought me some. She thought it would be fun and sexy if I wore them. She didn't like my leg hair crushed underneath though. She thought it looked weird. She helped me shave the hair off. My legs looked a lot different. When I put the pantyhose back on, I was amazed at how good my legs looked. The pantyhose felt much better too. My girlfriend was very impressed.
Then she coerced me into putting some shorts on so we could go out. I was reluctant to wear pantyhose out openly in public. I thought I would get noticed immediately and often. It would be terribly embarassing. We brought along some long pants in case that happened.
No one seemed to notice or react when they saw me. We were around a lot of people with my hairless pantyhose clad legs in plain view. I was really surprised. I started wearing real short shorts to show off more pantyhosed legs. Still nothing.
Several months later while shopping for pantyhose, a girl told me I had really nice legs and asked if I was wearing pantyhose. Several weeks later I was shopping for pantyhose again. A girl at the register seeemd to be looking at me. I figured she either thought it odd a guy was buying pantyhose or she noticed my pantyhosed legs.
When I went to the register to pay, we made some small talk and smiled a bit. She rang up my purchase, bagged the pantyhose and then told me she would like to see me in them. There was no comment or remark about me wearing pantyhose.
The next spring when the weather warmed, I was out in my pantyhose and shorts again, shopping for more pantyhose. I went to the register to pay. The girl there rang up my purchase and told me if I need any help putting the pantyhose on to give her a call. She wrote her phone number on the receipt. Once again, no comments about me wearing pantyhose.
Any time after that when I thought I was noticed, it was always by girls and always be for having nice legs. Upon closer inspection, I stil got asked if I was wearing pantyhose. Some even asked if they could feel them. Others just reached out and touched. It was like even though they were real close to me, close enough in many cases to see the mesh, they still thought I might not be wearing pantyhose. My legs just looked nice and smooth.
Even when I met my wife, she told me she noticed my legs and thought they looked so nice, tan and smooth. It wasn't until we stopped to talk that she realized I was wearing pantyhose.
I think if you wear nude, beige, tan or even taupe or something close to your skin tone, your legs just look better. Maybe from up close someone will notice you are wearing pantyhose, but from a distance, not so much.
If you want to be noticed for wearing pantyhose, go with black, brown or colors. That will definitley get you noticed. When I wore brown, heads turned everywhere. People were talking to each other, whispering and pointing at my legs. Others were looking at my legs and walking into other people and things.
If you want your legs to look nice, wear skin tone pantyhose. If you want to get noticed for wearing pantyhose, then definitely go with something other then the skin tone colors.
I've been wearing pantyhose openly with shorts and hairfree legs for years. I always wore nude, beige, tan or taupe. It was always something fairly close to my skin tone.
I was always surprised at how I could be around so many people wearing real short shorts and hardly anyone seemed to notice I was wearing pantyhose, even when I was shopping for and buying more.
When I did get noticed, it was for having nice legs. Even from up close some were still not sure or aware I was wearing pantyhose. Many asked if I was. A few still claimed to not believe me and asked if they could touch.
If you wear a color and shade of pantyhose close to your skin shade and behave normally when you are out and about, more them likely most people will not notice you either.
It's still fun to wear pantyhose out openly in public.
@ Berenice
you're very right. Lets hope the days is still coming where men can emancipate themselves without being discriminated for doing so. At least we can see things improving in this area - but very slowly.
I have just recently started to where the womens tights this year but am unsure about pantyhose. I am always in to trying something new in my life and really did not know how many of us there was. Surprised yes. I have also for many years have shaved my legs and it a feeling that is very comforitable. Maybe that when it is time for the world to say ok men can do it to like women can. But I have like what each and every one of you have said. Thanks Lucy
hello once again hosiery crusaders i dont know how much progress us men have made but the small town i used to reside in is still narrow minded on the topic of mens pantyhose my frustration gets bigger picture this women not all want us to change diapers they want us to wash dishes they want us to do laundry etc get the picture they want us to be strong they want us to be gentle more soft understanding stop there im all this and im not gay but have alot of feminime qualitys androgenous almost thick long hair u get the picture but if i slipped on black pantyhose and shorts went to the mall ide be laughed into hosiery hell why ladies im gentle im sensitive i can do the dishes so why cant my male hosiery legs cant be accepted i always thought women had it all yes they do like the shania twain song pisses me off hope all this changes so before i get too old and then i dont care anymore and ladies even in old age you got it made you can still wear your pantyhose in your rocking chair and be accepted damn i shoul have been born a woman
Hi mark,
that is a pretty bad double standard. If your town is so narrow minded, have you considered moving to a better area? Perhaps a bigger city where you're likely to find others who share your interests.
I have been wearing hose for years usually for cycling. My legs are always shaven and I love the feel of them on my legs. If this was accepted more in public I would dare to wear all the time. I often wear pattern tights under my cycle shorts when it's dark and more un noticed and why not!!!
thanks for the reply lucy i acually live outside of town i was commenting on the narrowmindness of some men and women in the town i frequent guess you can get that double standard anywhere anyway my wife and i buy secret pantyhose very good quality with reinforced toe black is my favorite color whats yours but in the summer cutting grass or just laying around i wear beige it seems to match the best color for a tan is there another shade you could recommend for a tan like hue still dont have the courage up to wear black in public wish there was acceptence worldwide for this beautiful item of clothing i wear everyday still keeping my stocking toes crossed your one awsome lady lucy keep up the good work ill wait for your reply
There seems to be a lot of males who enjoy wearing ph "hiding in the closet."
What if Comfilon, Hanes, and other ph companies went on an international campaign to create acceptance/awareness of males wearing PH? What if there was one week out of the year dedicated to international professional "MIH (Men in Hosiery)" week?
Large retailers could give away a free pair of hosiery for each male that wore pantyhose or mantyhose into the department store or clothing store. Male maniquins with color-coordinated clothes with hosiery on the legs, coupons, best-dressed contests, and other promotions could launch an acceptance into our brainwashed American culture.
Yes, it would cost the companies who manufacture the hosiery, but imagine the number of males that would be shopping, working, or going about their regular daily activities while wearing PH openly potentially for many years.
Since hosiery sales have suffered immensely for the female market in the US, acceptance for males to openly wear hosiery would create a boom for hosiery sales. Clothing stores and department stores could put hosiery kiosk in the male sections of their stores to create more acceptability, and less shame of getting caught.
There would also be a rise in shaving and laser hair removal products and services.
Maybe if people would refer to the garment as male hosiery instead of "pantyhose," more males would wear the garment. The name "pantyhose" would make most men feel ashamed to try wearing this garment even though they enjoy the feel and/or the look.
Just some ideas that I think could divert the negative stigma about hosiery.
It's time for the marketing people to get to work to make this reality.
your right fashion seeker its what ive been commenting all along mainstream stores like walmart sears etc have to wake up and smell the coffee if they would have a section for mens pantyhose it would start a fashion acceptence reaction and i also agree another name perhaps unisex tights or sporthose they could create pantyhose with nhl or nba team logos down the side of each leg this would definitly create a manley and society acceptence like a football jersey for your legs hello fashion watchers reading this take my hint sports pantyhose for men toronto leafs logos down the side of the leg something to consider i think this would start the chain reaction needed
pantyhose should be a unisex garment ive stated this since i started commenting on this hub does it really make any difference what you have between your legs that should dictate what you wear over the years ive experienced alot of emotional frustration and anger of different situations on this topic example 1968 i was at home i was 10 my female cousin came over asked my mom if she had a pair of green pantyhose she said yes ill get them thing was i had them came out of my room my cousin laughed her head off i had them on she looked at me like i had no right to wear them almost taboo like i was a freak yet my mom who dressed me and my sisters in tights cause it was cheaper at that time than long jhons felt bad for me to make a long story short i cried felt crushed puzzled to me it was normal another quick story its 2007 my wife and i are buying pantyhose for each other its winter i often wear them for warmth we go to the counter the sales lady says to my wife o there a comfy sheer pair i like that brand so i comment to yes i like this brand too she looks at me like i commited female blasphmy like i was a weirdo i think alot of females not all are afraid if us males make strides on this they will no longer have control over what males can wear well ladies not all are day is coming
lucy im curious how long ago did you get the idea about your views on mens pantyhose the reason i ask is i knew a girl when i was 13 she was my best freind like a girl freind we would dress up all the time not a sexual way but like 2 girls i loved her acceptence on me wearing pantyhose and tights together we would try on different colors and patterns giggle and laugh for hours inside i wished all girls were like that as time went on and we grew up i never seen her again but for them breif moments in time it made me a better man and softer and gentler human being
Hi mark,
my views on guys in pantyhose came with my general views on guys in women's clothes which basically started when I fell in love with a man who came out to me. That was in my early 20s. Before that I knew very little crossdressing and generally only associated it with old fashioned comedy.
Interesting stories,
actually, tight fitting hosiery and trousers were originally an exclusive men's thing. Only in the early 20th century with the invention of nylon stockings did they finally become a female only garment leaving men only wearing them in certain professions like dancing or athletics.
I think women who disapprove of this are just immature and sexist. They're not used to seeing something so their first reaction is rejection by default. Try not to take that personally. In my teens I would have probably been like that too.
Mainstream stores have already kind of tried this a few times and they seemed to have some success but nothing enormous. I think what's really needed is a few celebrities leading the way. That has often worked well - like with the side shave trend which I think was started by Cassie. Suddenly it's considered cool to shave the side of your head.
Where i have always seen this disconnect is with the fashion industry and with the opinions of women.
They both still see men as a hairy smelly sweaty thing that can only wear either hi-viz clothing or a suit.
My wife was banging on again last night on the subject of men's skirts. She said in Australia, it's socially unacceptable. Same goes for pantyhose and leggings.
So few designers have tried to mix up men's wear and it seems in they're eyes, we will wear baggy dull and uninspiring clothing forever.
Often, trends in clothing get picked up on the street but as we all know, men are not known as trend setters for fear of being laughed at on the street and divorce from the person they hopped may support them.
I still hope we can get some freedom of fashion but at the rate it's happening, I'm not holding my breath.
Time to de-hose and put on bloody trousers and sox for work. Yuk!!
I just watched Celebrity Apprentice. I've got another idea.
A major hosiery company could sponsor a men wearing hosiery campaign where both apprentice teams could have men wearing different colors with coordinating clothes, specifically shorts. Hosiery sales could skyrocket possibly if this happened.
If would be an awesome way to pioneer men wearing hosiery into mainstream society.
thanks for your replys lucy you mentioned some main stream stores trying this do you remember which ones i think you may have a good point celebrity input would be a good idea im still hopeful lucy my feminime side is positive i think this an my exposure to this soft beautiful garment at the tender age of 5 has had me hooked since then im over 50 now but still look 38 thank god for good genes and lots of hair and androgony to boot although i hope mens pantyhose and tights becomes an every day occurence real soon in the mainstream stores and society in general
Do you know Andrej Pejic? He recently appeared in an ad campaign (in Holland I think) modelling push-up bras. Though most people would never guess that it was a man. Still, people like him and the industry that uses them are pushing the boundaries.
@ mark,
I think I was talking about H&M. Only a few years ago they introduced skirts for men (they were pretty masculine though).
H AND M I NEVER HEARD OF THEM ARE THEY A STORE IN THE US ARE CANADA LUCY WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MY SPORTS IDEA LOGOS DOWN THE SIDES OF THE LEGS I THINK IT MAY SPARK MORE INTREST IN MEN TRYING ON TIGHTS AND HOSE AND GENERATE MORE ACCEPTENCE ON A SOCIAL MASCULINE LEVEL BECAUSE IT WOULD BE LIKE SAY RUNNING TIGHTS WHICH THANK GOD ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Mark,
PLEASE use some punctuation and fix your caps lock. Your comment looks like some cryptogram.
I think you asked about H&M. I know they exist in much of Europe. Had no idea they might not be in the US.
H&M did a mens skirt a couple of years back but as it wasn't mainstream, it didn't go anywhere. Urban apparel in the US do a mens skirt and dress. A number places do some great leggings for men as well including www.unjeans.com
I would love to see the designs and styles of mens pantyhose shown on E-mancipate.
please excuse my computer punctuation lucy im not very good at typing anyhow dont know if i asked you this question before or not so here goes what brand of pantyhose do you find the best myself i find secret the most durable and sheer after wearing them all afternoon they feel very soft and fun to have on whats your favorite brand
Hey Lucy, I admire your perspective on the idea of men wearing pantyhose. I do too, though secretly because most people are not as open-minded as you. I adore pantyhose both on women and on myself, I definitely enjoy wearing them, however I prefer buying pantyhose for women, I find them sexier.
I would love to get a kilt and wear it with tights -- I think that would be amazing. My wife is cool with me wearing tights in the bedroom, but not sure how it would go over outside the house. I know she does love my legs, though, so it might be worth a shot.
HI Lucy, lots of times I see articles about men wearing pantyhose and its posted years ago.I am glad to see the post every few days.Soon the weather will be warm again to wear my beige colored thigh-highs with shorts like I have done for 15+ years.Like most say,no-one notices.It does have many advantages. If your leather car seat is hot, wearing nylons reduces the hot feel behind your thighs.Your legs won't get sweaty either.I have sons that are young adults now and I know they must see my hairfree legs but, they have not said anything. Its really not a topic people will bring up, so wear the nylons and enjoy.Even my wife has never commented on the subject.
Hi Lucy.
The world press has gone viral after Emilio Cavallini did a press release on it's mens range of tights and pantyhose.
Run a current search on Mantyhose and Brosiery and the articles numbers are staggering.
Another source of articles comes from Steve Neumans blog called the nylon gene.
Of course not all articles show mens legwear in the best light nor the comments but some do and it's a very positive spin on our choice of clothing.
Also check out a blog by photographer Paul Duane. Very cool.
Take care till next time.
Hi Gunnau, thanks for the info. I'll check it out.
Men wearing skirts, pantyhose, and heels is never going to be publicly accepted as normal (as opposed to, say, "normal for you") unless more men go out publicly that way. The designers will catch up to demand, not create it.
That's right. The industry usually adapts to the demand. But this isn't always the case. Some very smart ideas can become popular before the consumers even know that they will love it. Take the iPod and later the iphone. Demand is surely the most important but not the only factor in making something popular. Sometimes it's enough for just one celebrity lead the way.
I love to wear sheer pantyhose while I'm at home or if I'm out, under my pants. Unfortunately, I have never been able to get the courage to wear them in public with shorts. I am much too shy to do so. Hopefully one day I will be brave enough to try.
I love imagining how many of the "normal" dressed men I see out in public are wearing pantyhose underneath ;)
I need some advice from the women or the "fashion forward" men. I have decided to (finally) venture out into the world in my pantyhose. I am not fashion savvy at all. My usual clothes consist of jeans and t-shirts. I want to wear my pantyhose with shorts in the spring, but I just don't know if anything I have would work. My pantyhose are sheer nude/beige in color. I also have black, but I'm not ready for that yet. Could I get away with the sheer nude with denim shorts and a t-shirt or should I get a new outfit for the occasion? Also I guess I should say that I'm not interested in going out in any other types of women's clothes. Thanks in advance.
Hi Tim,
I get a lot of guys asking me for advice on what outfit they should should wear and I pretty much tell them all that it depends on your physique. What works for some doesn't work for others. Without having seen you, I'd just have to say, pick what you feel most comfortable in.
Or, ask an open minded salesperson for advice.
Tim,
I've been wearing pantyhose out openly with shorts for years. When I was younger my shorts were very short. That also was back when men's shorts were short. Even so, mine were exceptionally short. They were Daisy Duke style cutoffs of athletic shorts.
As I got older and less bolder and the length of shorts got longer, I started wearing somewhat longer shorts too. They are still somewhat shorter then what is customarily worn today but not by all that much. They are long enough so I don't necessarily need to wear sheer to waist pantyhose.
My suggestion to you is to wear your nude/beige pantyhose with your denim shorts and t-shirt. Just dress as you normally might, go about your business as you normally might and most important of all, behave normally. Good luck.
PHP
Hey Lucy!
How have you been? :) Tim, as Lucy said; don't be shy to ask an open-minded woman for fashion advice when wearing women's clothes. TBH, not all women's clothes complement the male form, and i've found halter neck tops (I've got massive shoulders i love to accentuate) and ladies'shorts (size 10) to work quite well for me You'd be surprised at how many women like Lucy there are out there. Let's face it, mate - Mainstream men's fashion hasn't changed much at all since the Victorian age. Men in the Victorian era would not be caught dead in anything else but a shirt, slacks or suit. But men even today would not be caught dead in anything else but a shirt, slacks or suit. We boys seem to have skipped that aspect of social evolution; while women developed more gaudy, exciting, racy, "fun" styles of fashion (during the flapper era), straight men have more or less stuck to their drab, uniform, rigidly conservative Victorian dress code. Women often point out how boring mainstream men's fashion is, and I have 2 agree. Men don't get the "fun outfits" e.g.backless tops, halter necks, classy sleeveless tops (only the wifebeater), racerback workout tank tops, skirts (except kilts) and form-fitting short shorts. The commonly accepted rationale (usually perpetrated by other men) is because a man looks sexier when his body is covered up, because women don't gaze at the male body the same way men gaze at the female body; it's said that while the female body has got power over the viewer, the male body doesn't have that kind of effect (it's a myth, don't believe any of it. Women watch AFL just for the footballers in short shorts lol). I duno who started that myth, but twas probably some straight bloke who didnt want to see men's bodies in public! Anyway, as i was saying, you'd be surprised how many women want to see men break free of their rigidly defined hetero-normative dress code in Western society.
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Truth is, women also enjoy the male body as much as the female body. And i find that there is a certain aesthetic than you can capture through women's clothes that cannot be captured through typical men's clothes (which still tend to be very conservative). I describe my style as being bold, daring and outrageous, and you can't capture it thru men's clothes, because almost all of men's clothing tends to be uniform and abit too conservative for my taste (not that theres anything wrong with that; just aint my style)
Great comment Berenice! Couldn't agree more.
I've been doing exactly what you talked about in your article. I love blending heels, hosiery and a skirt with some other masculine items. It creates a style all my own. I've got a few photos here: http://www.paulduane.net/blog/fetish
Great article, keep it up.
Wendygrrl 2 years ago
Works for me...