Greetings, loyal readers!
Today's topic will be about the wonderful world of hosiery, and all the amazing options there are! First, it is important to understand the history of hosiery.
The genesis of hosiery began in the very early days of the Roman empire, in which it has been recorded that the Romans used leather or cloth to cover their lower body parts. Throughout millennia up until the 20th century, hosiery remained popular for both men and women as a simple way to keep the user's legs warm. In addition, it became a fashion accessory as many colours and types of hosiery became available.
Since the 1990s, there has been a decline in the popularity of hosiery amongst women, as workplace dress codes changed, and trousers became more popular. During this time, however, hosiery has risen in popularity amongst men steadily since 1999. With the advent of the internet, online hosiery retailers have reported the majority of their sales are to male customers.
Now onto the fun part! There are many different types of hosiery. This includes pantyhose, stockings, fishnets, bodystockings, compression hose, and knee highs. They also come in a wide range of alluring colours, black and nude shades being the most common. My personal favourite is a pair of satiny black pantyhose.
Now I don't know about the rest of you, but I progressed to wearing pantyhose shortly after I began wearing panties. Their soft and silky texture, as it was with panties, was the main reason I was so attracted to them. The first time I slipped on a pair of hose was truly sublime, as they just felt amazing to wear.
After I discovered them, they quickly became my favourite garment to wear. In my very early adult years, I would wear pantyhose underneath my pants so I could experience this delicate texture all day. Furthermore, seeing my beautiful girlfriend wearing them was just as euphoric, and I am quite fortunate that my girlfriend incorporates them into her daily wear.
Stockings were my next progression from pantyhose, accompanied with a garter belt, of course. This combination is undeniably the most alluring and ultimately feels the most exciting to wear. For me though, I still prefer pantyhose for daily wear as the compression they offer helps quite a lot from any bulging when I wear skirts or dresses. I also have poor circulation, and pantyhose significantly improves my blood flow. If I am wearing a particularly loose-fitting skirt or dress, however, then stockings are a perfect choice.
Next, I experimented with fishnets. The materials fishnets are made with are typically more coarse, so they are my least favourite type of hosiery to wear when it comes to comfort. As such, I usually save wearing fishnets for special outdoor occasions, such as concerts. Their open, diamond style knitting allows for better breathability compared to pantyhose/stockings, making them more ideal for hot climates.
One of the great things about hosiery is that due to their thinness, they can be easily layered offering a whole new range of fashion options. One of my personal favourite combinations is to wear a pair of red pantyhose and a pair of black fishnets over the top, which is my favourite colour combination. It's also an incredibly gothic look. You can imagine with the plethora of options in both style of hosiery, as well as colour, the possibilities for hosiery combinations are infinite.
It is important to note that there is a certain finesse that comes along with wearing hosiery, specifically in how they need to be cared for. First, this involves how to properly put them on. You will want to ensure you care for your fingernails, as a split or jagged nail can easily snag hosiery. You then want to roll them all the way up in your hand, place both thumbs inside, and roll it up to your ankle or knee, then repeat this process on the other leg. While you slide them over your thighs, you will have to shimmy your legs to ensure that the hosiery is evenly distributed throughout your whole leg. Wearing hosiery can quickly become irksome if you put them on unevenly, as they will put unwanted pressure and pinching on specific areas.
Next, washing them. Hosiery should be washed after 3-5 uses, as they tend to store a lot of bacteria caused by perspiration. Hosiery should always be hand washed in lukewarm water, as putting them in a washer risks them being easily torn. They should also be air-dried. I usually put them on a hanger on a shower rod and let them dry overnight. This is especially important with stockings, as putting them in a dryer will ruin the silicone / elastic band that holds them up.
Another fantastic thing about hosiery is the fact that they have many practical uses for men, aside from just their fashionable aspect. Horse jockeys, hunters, soldiers, motorcyclists, and football players all wear them for added heat or protection from various elements. So as it stands, hosiery should not be considered at all taboo, as they offer so many benefits for any and all who wear them.
This concludes my thoughts and tutorial on hosiery. What are yours? I would love to hear your stories! When was the first time you wore hosiery? What are your favourite types?
Kind Regards,
Nathan
28 comments
Love the way the line runs up the back of the stockings-David Lee Roth. I enjoy the garter belt and hosiery combination. So feminine and sexy. Black is my favorite, especially with the line running up the back of them. The feeling I get from wearing them is amazing!
I’ve wore stockings and garters under my business wear for decades. I wore a wide six strap belt with the rear strap well back and nude or light beige stockings. Normal men’s socks over my stockings. Loose pants of course. I loved the gentle thigh massage by my stockings, and the motion of my tight straps on my thighs. Now retired, I wear stockings at home all day. All kinds of crazy fishnets, fencenets and so on, And I’ve gone garter crazy too. I’ve worn multiple garter belts with as many as twenty four garters. It’s so much fun fastening them all nice and really tight.
I love wearing purple panties with a matching bra, along with my xdress garter and nylons. If I wear a dress over them at home, she know what’s underneath. I am slowly growing my nylon collection and love the feel and the allure of the softness. For now, until I get some breast forms, I stuff my bra with silky panties. 3 pairs in each cup gives me the look of breasts, without the firmness, though. I like it when my wife feels me up, then the fun starts. Xdress, you’ll be hearing from me again, I have my eyes on a few hot items that I cannot live without, especially that sexy silky nightie. Can’t wait. Loves, Michael aka Michelle
One of my first experiences with wearing feminine underclothing was for a 4th grade school play. Our whole class, girls and boys, had to wear white lace tights under our cardboard costumes that we got to decorate. The girls were asked to bring in tights for the boys. Some had a flower detail some were just a pattern of diamonds or hearts. I distinctly remember the electrical feeling of pulling the tights over my legs for the first time. We even received instruction from our teacher on how to put them on by rolling them down to the toes and rolling them up our legs and over our waist. A few days after that experience I found my mother’s tan pantyhose hanging on the towel rack. My attention was drawn to them. I just had to try them on. Even though they did not look like the lace tights, I was eager to find out what they felt like on my legs. Once I rolled them up my legs that exciting electrical feeling rolled in and hit me all over again. This time that feeling was even better and more intense because they were silky smooth and made my legs look so pretty. Soon I was raiding my mother’s dresser drawers and sneaking and trying on different colored pantyhose and styles. I found that her stockings were even silkier and easier to roll on. My favorite were her black lace top stockings. Later I experimented with her half slips and full slips over top of the hosiery. The feeling of the silk slip gliding against my legs as I walked and paraded around was so very pleasing, fun and exciting. Seeing my body decorated in satin and silk with lace trim and feeling pretty is an experience I am so grateful to have. It took me a long time to accept this as part of me and as something good in my life. It has always provide me comfort, relaxation and fun. Adding high heeled shoes and a skirt and other lingerie has only made that electric feeling better and better. I feel closer and a bond and attracted to all things feminine because of my experience of wearing pantyhose and stockings. I am so very thankful that shops like XDRESS are now available in today’s world. Thank you for spreading the knowledge to the world that it is okay and a good thing for men to feel feminine and to seek out explore their feminine life styles.
Ik draag kousen met jarretelgordel, heerlijk om te dragen. Hold ups draag ik onder mijn jurken en rokken als ik uit ga, ook en geweldige ervaring. Ik heb wel 10 paar kousen en hold upp’s.