Offskin Shades Roundup

Its been awhile since I wrote due to a busier schedule, but something written is better than nothing written.

With the recent stock up of off skintone shade hosiery, and the experimentation of hosing out with matchable attire color matches, I deduced that the darker shades, such as Chocolate, Shadow and Sparrow aren't too suitable due to the tricky of color nature.  The rule of avoiding looking like a dork still is the best to follow.

So far, the suitable shades in this range are:

Smoky Pearl
Soft and gentle shade of grey.  It's the lightest shade for this make.

Nutmeg
A hue of taupe but on a mild shade; have been informed by peers that it's almost invisible so it's one shade you can wear out without being too obviously hosed if that's what you go for.  Personal observation is that it becomes more obvious under electrical light/and after sunset.

Black
Classiest shade which I love too, but it's usually the support and insulating range on regular working days.  Have only done one hoseout so far in this, with black opaque leggings for an errand run.  Check out my entry here(hyperlink to be available soon).

The shades discussed in this post refer to Propeds Sheer Support range, which by far are the easiest available locally.  I've yet to explore other makes in offskin shades yet, so I'll continue wearing what's in my inventory till I find something.

For the guys out there who are hosing up, keep hosing, and be confident in going out with it!

Outdoor Hose Report - Warming it Off

A busy day to start off the week has ended, hence I decided to reward myself by starting with a less than usual shade on the offskin shade spectrum.

Since I've already done offskin shades public before, this is no unusual feat.  Decided to match it off with my favourite slimcut berms, green striped top and slipped on Propeds Sheer Support Pantyhose, in Nutmeg shade, complete with my regular walking CottonOn loafers which are showing signs of wear and tear.  Today's hose are matched off with ankle length socks to counter the slipoff issue with lowcut socks.

As it was an offskin shade which still doesn't look too deviative, I decided to do the change at the regular premises as soon as I was done with the working day.  Walked past a few kitchen crew who were taking their rest time behind the restaurant which was also the walkway to my train station, I walked past them as usual without bothering if they will glance at at my hosed legs, no doubt being quite close in the narrow pathway. 

Reached the train station, standing in queue along with others as usual in the crowded platform, while taking notice of my surroundings.  Everyone were preoccupied hence the journey back went on without any usual "lockon" signs.

As the train was getting crowded during this timing, I took stand at the cabin area as the intersection can get quite packed in the limited standing space.  Though I was facing some female passengers seated, I realized they were all either snoozing, chatting or fiddling with their smartphones.  The hue of this shade made my legs a little purple-grey in the dimmer train due to the crowd buildup.

Upon alighting, and walking in the bright daylight of the evening, the shade still made my legs flattering to the look.  Past a school, parents, schoolchildren and finally reached home.  There were others who boarded the lift during the lift journey, but non of them looked as they immediately faced the front after boarding.

Warming it Off: Propeds Sheer Support in Nutmeg shade, with matching attire.  Source: Instagram

Managed take a couple of shoes before leaving and also in the lift after work.

Home James.  Hosed Mission Successful.

Hosetalk - Perception vs Conviction

There has been alot of talks about hosiery not being right for men all over.  It's definitely the society's conservative perception that hosiery is associated with feminism.

However, like many men, they swear by the fact that men can have great legs in hosiery too, and there's definitely nothing wrong to wear them out openly.

After that dive I took with black leggings and sheer hosiery, I decided that there shouls be no restriction even in colors when wearing them out.  What matters is if the combination matches the overall dressing appearance in terms of colors and/or textures and/or (for the fans of textured/patterned hosiery) of the wearer.  None of us would want to hose out, looking like a dork.

Keep hosing up and stay confident!

Outdoor Hose Report - Off to the Grey

Decided that today will be a dark offskin shade day, hence I've selected Sparrow shade from the Propeds Sheer Support range that I've started gathering.

Did an attire shot this morning before changing to work wear and heading out.  It looks more flattering the other day when I wore it, probably due to strong lighting via windows, and it was after sun has risen.

Went through a busy day as usual; did some visual checks on how it'll look like under bright lights and it appears quite alright.  It's just a deep grey without any warm hints like Chocolate.

Done with the day, moved off to a location away from risking spotting by familiar faces, I swopped into regular fit (slightly baggy with my current frame), dark top to match and my regular walking showsm. Took a deep breath and walked out normally, passing my lunch stopover, by the less crowded traffic crossing.  Commuters could be seen occupying among themselves without noticing my dark hosed legs, which is now wide in the daylight.

Crossed the road, down the subway station and took the space near cabin joint.  As it was a later hour, it got crowded even for a short ride.

The wait at the platform could feel a little anxiety within, but I maintained my composure.  Afterall, this was so far the longest offskinshade hose exposure journey so far.

Passed through the transit station, down to catch the main train that took me home.  In the crowded train, hosed legs were "hidden" from sight except those who are seated, may take a look when they're glancing around.  However, most are either smartphone busy or seated and snoozing.

Reached my final route back, took my walk confidently, passing crowds and small clusters, home James.

Hosed Mission successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Greying it Lighter

Decided to go on a lighter shade since the previous shade appeared too dark and non flattering.

Made the transit process simpler by having only the outdoor hose (Propeds Sheer Support Pantyhose, Smoky Pearl shade) worn since morning, no doubt it'll be under work pants till I'm due to depart from work.  A quick attire match was done early in the morning before I set off for a busy day and looking forward to hosing out openly by evening.

Busy day work as usual and I'm glad it's over after awhile.  Some visual checks during the day in office and outside during lunch break; hose color gave the leg a nice soft hue and definitely looks flattering.  It didnt appear right in evening when I 1st wore this shade out, so I'll keep it as a day wear.

Still in consideration of the 'hostile area' I am in, took to the same venue to change into casuals.  Had a matching pale color attire of grep-trimmed muscle tee, white berms with vertical grey stripes and brought along my Wtwo boat shoes to go along with, for a neat yet minimalist look.

Greying it Lighter: Propeds Sheer Support in Smoky Pearl, with matching attire.  Source: Instagram

Walked out of Gents, passed the busiest area of the building and then took the crossing behind instead of my usual lunch route.  Crowds consisting of students and working class can be seen moving and waiting around.  Crossed the road, this time taking the unsheltered route, passing regular commuting folks here and there.  Soon, I reached a busy junction which is situated just outside a shopping mall and near a busy bus stop.

Down I went through to the joining line subway without any stares as noticed.  Boarded the well-lit subway, taking the cabin join area till it was time to get off.  There were a couple of male commuters standing opposite or beside me, but they were too occupied with their. smartphones.

Up the escalators, stopping periodically due to large number of commuters, transited.  Took the marked road crossing, passing groups of pedestrians, motorists without any stares as I noticed.

Took a couple of shots of my hosed legs as I got near home, to have a look at how it looks under natural daylight.

Soon I was home.  

Hose Mission Successful.

The Grey Silky Area

Since I started on offskin shades recently, one of the colors which I have not been able to find a good attire match is Grey; a color that's as tricky as why it's not on either extreme side of the black / white spectrum.

For the past few days, I have been rummaging articles, images in Google to find out how color matching with clothing & footwear will make the attire flattering than looking like a dork.

Just chanced upon this site where you can search for attire by hosiery color, location, gender etc:
lookbook.nu

You can simply type in "tights" and hit Search; from there, you can see some filter options.

Tinatin Gurchiani, movie director.  Image credit: Getty Images

One of the classiest look I've found so far for grey pantyhose is from this image.  The shade of the grey matches perfectly with her grey heels and dress color (though most tips say hose color should also match hem of clothing).  Overall blend looks pretty neat.


Here's one picture from Lookbook which I think the hosiery color matches really well with attire.  The shade reminds me of Smoky Pearl from Propeds:

Dressy Look: Grey open-toe pantyhose with open toe shoes and dress.
Image credit: Kimberly Kong via Lookbook.

Oh, here's another, yet classy look on grey pantyhose. Note it's a darker shade which I would associate with Sparrow in Propeds series:

Classy Look: Dark grey pantyhose with black skirt and shoes.
Image credit: Klára N via Lookbook

Blue Touch: Higher denier greys with blue top and bottom combo.
Image credit.  Boots4Boots via Tumblr

Another look to go with grey hose.  Not that I need to wear boots in the hot climate where I live but a little mod sure works:

Country Look: Grey sheers with shorts.
Image Credit: The Street Style via Tumblr

 Here's one with a country touch:












Not forgetting there are also guys in grey hose too!  Although it's not my favourite sheers, I think it's still a good match and bold step out:

Bold Step Out:  Grey opaques with berms.
Image credit: Llorenç M via Lookbook

I'll be sharing some pictures of my grey hoseout soon.  Stay tuned!

Hose Review: Funfit Seamless Tights

Today I will be reviewing this pair of pantyhose from a new discovery during a hosiery shopping.

Funfit Seamless Tights.
Image Courtesy of Lotsagetsngrabs

Construction
This is one piece construction waist down, as compared to several assembly sections on a regular pantyhose.

Waistband
Ultra wide and two ply waistband, this is by far the most comfortable waistband.  The width is wide enough that it doesn’t roll down for an average build wearer.

Panty
There is no center seam down the middle like most pantyhose, making it extremely comfortable.  This is especially comfortable for male wearers.

Foot
Sandal toe like most sheer to waists, which sport this style.  The foot shape is not formed so the fit isn’t as perfect as those with this build

 
Yarn
The yarn feels a little thick considering this is 20 denier.   Quite stretchy and fits well.

Comfort: 9/10
Durability: 7/10 (estimated wear count: 10 and counting)
Fit: 7/10

Conclusion
Overall, this is comfortable pair of hosiery.  Unfortunately, the Nude shade isn’t suitable hence I didn’t wear this out.  Special care to be taken for the panty area as seamless make, the price is pretty reasonable which is worth considering.

Hose Review: Elegance Creations Support Pantyhose

Today I will be reviewing this pair of pantyhose which I've got sometime ago, but have yet to do a proper review.  This pantyhose comes in a 3 pair pack so it's economical for those who wants to keep more hosiery for any emergencies. 

Elegance Creation Pantyhose. 
Image Credit: Shirohato via Rakuten.

Sizing Benchmark
I got this in Size L-LL for my height at about 5'8".

Construction
Regular panty and leg joint; the overall construction is pretty sturdy and feels durable.

 

Waistband

Regular waistband, which is a little wider than regular pantyhose.

Panty

Feels like a control top type as it has more elasticity compared to the rest of hosiery.   When worn, it feels snug to the skin, and the pressure is just right.

Yarn
The support strength is quite decent on the legs.  However, the material is too smooth, hence the noshow socks kept sliding off even when I changed to a less snug fit shoes.  It comes in various attractive tones, but for this time, I've tried Suntan and it's pretty suitable to my skintone, appearing invisible under regular sunlight.  The only tell-tale sign is the gloss when viewed from steeper angles.

Foot

Reinforced toe with a decent fill of yarn to protect the toes from runs.  The foot area is shaped to that of a regular foot, making it a better fit.

 

Comfort: 7/10
Durability: 7/10 (estimated wear count: 10 and counting)
Fit: 8/10

Conclusion

Overall, this is comfortable pair of hosiery.  I still find the quality of Japanese hosiery remarkable.   For those who like support hosiery like me, this is a make, which is worth considering.

Hose Review: Funfit Support Pantyhose

Today I will be reviewing this pair of pantyhose which I've got sometime ago, but have yet to do a proper review.

Funfit Nude Look Support Pantyhose. 
Image Courtesty of Lotsagetsngrabs

Waistband
The waistband is of regular construction; comparatively comfortable with the other models from this make.

Yarn
The support strength is quite decent on the legs.  However, the material is too smooth, hence the noshow socks kept sliding off even when I changed to a less snug fit shoes.  It comes in various attractive tones, but for this time, I've tried Suntan and it's pretty suitable to my skintone, appearing invisible under regular sunlight.  The only tell-tale sign is the gloss when viewed from steeper angles.

Panty
Regular boxer briefs with single center seam.  The build of the panty is quite stretchy, hence I had to fold the waistband down to prevent overstretching.  Probably because it's not a control top type, hence the panty feels like a looser fit as compared to the legs.

Foot
Sandaltoe, making it a good fit for open-toe footwear.

Comfort: 7/10
Durability: 7/10 (estimated wear count: 2)
Fit: 8/10

Conclusion
One of the comfortable pantyhose.  The yarn could be improved as I got a run at the sole of the foot at the 2nd wear; it might be a sharp object in the shoe but yarn quality is probably a primary reason.  However, it's alright as this pair tried has a production flaw down the centre seam.

Hose Review: Funfit Light Support Pantyhose

Today I will be reviewing this pair of pantyhose which I've got sometime ago, but have yet to do a proper review.

Waistband
The waistband is of regular construction; comparatively comfortable with the Elegant All Sheers series.

Material
Despite being 15 Denier, it's a little glossy under light.  It feels a little rough to the skin, due to the grip, unlike the coarse, scratchy feel from drugstore housebrand hosiery.

Panty
Regular boxer briefs with single center seam.  As this range doesn't have a large size, there's no option to get a more comfortable fit.

Foot
Reinforced heel.  The reinforced intersection can be seen behind toes when worn, unlike the regular thick reinforced toe construction, making it decently suitable for wearing with open-toe footwear.

Yarn
The support strength is unexpectedly firm despite being named light support.  This a type of support I feel right for the extensive walkers, standers and sitters at work.

It comes in Color 29 and 30, former being Nude equivalent, while the latter is Beige equivalent, with a hint of pink, making it look taupish toned.

Comfort: 7/10
Durability: 7/10 (estimated wear count: TBA as first pair is still going strong)
Fit: 8/10

Conclusion
One of the yarn-comfortable pantyhose.  The fit is a little borderline for my height, and when worn carefully and properly, it's still a great fit.

Outdoor Hose Report - Off the Skin Shade, to the Black side

Made a break this morning by choosing an entirely different set altogether; instead of the regular folded berms and skintone hose, I decided to do something different; black leggings completed with black pantyhose:

Attire Roundup: Striped Top with Su.Soku Seamless leggings, folded,
complete with Su.Soku Extra Support Pantyhose.

Lift shot: One of the visual tests outdoors.

Hosed leg shot - Looking good and all set!

This is definitely something out of the regular attire; probably something not commonly seen of men going out in; leggings and matching pantyhose, but I decided to go on with it anyway.

After slipping it on and adjusting the leggings to show enough hosed legs, I completed the look with a bulkier looking pair of runners and off I went.

Sun was hot, lighting the day up pretty well.  There was a mother and child who joined my lift journey down but she didn't gave any weird stares after entering in.  Crowds could be seen walking around in the neighbourhood; I mustered up the courage to just walk on as any one would regularly in whatever attire they came out in, as usual for my grocer run.  Through the mall, down the regular escalator, I reached the grocer to pick up some stuff as one normally would.  Since the self-help kiosks were not operating yet, I had to approach human cashiers.  Made my payment and went off at a regular pace. 

Made my way back using the same escalator, crowded entrance/exit and crossed the road using the traffic junction this time.  Clusters of folks could be seen passing me but I took no notice of anyone looking at my hosed legs while I set my visual back to the normal level.

After a short walk, passing children and parents at the fitness corners, took my lift up as usual, home James.

Barrier-Breaking Hose Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Chocolately Nyloned

It's one of the evenings where deep consideration have been given to expand the variety of hosiery color that I wear out.  Afterall, skintone shades have become 2nd nature while pale and greys require a getting used to.  Nutmegs work best since they're subtle and yet flatter the legs with the warm hue.

Since I have a few pairs of Chocolate shade hose in my inventory, I decided to give them a startoff today by wearing them with an old pair of baggier, knee length berms.

Chocolatey Nyloned: Propeds Sheer Support in Chocolate shade with matching attire.  Source: Instagram

The shade looked pretty alright to the skintone, under neutral tempature white light.  No doubt the shade makes the hosed legs more obvious, with a combination of a looser fit clothing and bulkier shoes, emphasis on the hosed legs should be much reduced, hence possibly reducing visually targetted outdoors.

As this was a trail journey in this shade, I used it for this short trip to fetch partner in the town area since she returned later than I did.  No doubt she was surprised of the shade I wore today, it'll probably take some time for her to get used to, considering this is very unusual in the local society where I live.

Past the regular crowd near the mall, traffic light and subsequently home without any thing unusual.

Home James, Hosed Mission Successful.  

Outdoor Hose Report - Off the Skin Shade, Nightwalk

Another day that I decided to go offskin shade, as the regular skin shade was already second nature, but I packed skintone shaded hose in consideration of attire matching.

The busy day fleeted by quickly and soon, I found myself liberated and slipping on a pair of Propeds Sheer Support Pantyhose in Beige shade.  It looked a little fair, yet carries a gentle hint as I had it to match my doublerolled white berms with fine, vertical stripes.  Made my way through crowded areas without any usual visual locks.

Ran some errands back to hometown, which was about an hour's subway ride from home.  By the time I was done, sun was already set; since I had quite a mental suppressing day, the best way was to do something I like, and that is, to hose out with offskin shade hose.

Went to the mall at town central, hoping to find that LaVora range from my favourite store.  However, it was already taken out, hence choices are limited to those available, such as Funfit, CheriLon, Propeds and other less known makes.

Rummaged through all the hosiery carefully and the only offskin shade suitable was Nutmeg, which I've tried and pretty confident in it.  Since I had the regular size, I got a Queen this time, in the same shade, for better comfort due to the garment construction.

Got my hose, went to change and got out.  Nutmeg has a grey-purplish hint, which is much more obvious at night even under bright electrical light; probably due to the nature of the yarn's base color.  No mattee; I went to my bus stop to find my way home.

As I was in the packed bus, I had to stand in the handicapped zone which deemed the most convenient and comfortable standing area.  As the bus hit the last stop at town central, I noticed a luggage bag towing girl was staring at my hosed legs for awhile.  Meddled with my phone and soon, she alighted, and naturally, seat was filled by another, male passenger this time.

The highway journey soon ended and I got off at my transit bus stop.  The male "seat filler" passenger too alighted, and I noticed he was constantly looking at the direction of my hosed legs, which were obvious as he was seated nearest to any oncoming traffic's direction, and periodically turning back and tipping his head out of the regular vertical seating position.

Bus arrived and boarded as usual, with the "fillerboy" still taking glances before he boarded.

The bus soon passed by some more populated area and a couple with baby boarded.  The mother sat at the middle priority seat which my hosed legs are still in full view.  About halfway into the bus ride, I noticed she was staring at my hosed legs from time to time, but no word exchanged during the trip as her spouse was in a further standing position.

Reached my bus stop, crossed the road into my estate.  No passerbys were noticing anything about me and soon, home James.

Hosed mission successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Off the Skin Shade

After several reviews, article readups and chats with like-minded hosed folks, I decided to go in an offskin shade pantyhose today.

Brought along a pair of Propeds Sheer Support Pantyhose in Nutmeg shade, along with my standard configuration of 2 backups (1 Suntan and 1 Beige shade) as I packed to get to work for the day.

As usual, day went by fast; and since we have an earlier time off, this was a good time to have more hoseout time after work.  Did my usual drill of change, slipped into the Nutmeg shade, which already looks pretty sensual yet matching in the shadow-overcast cubicle, matched off with my favourite slimcut berms (kept the rollups off for now) and walked out confidently.  My usual route always pass by a squad of kitchen workers who are on rest break, lining the railings of the external building, as this is near their kitchen access door.  I noticed they will take glances whenever people pass by; probably due to the fact that few people take this route behind the building.   Sometimes, I wonder if they are looking at my hosed legs.  Whenever that thought passes my mind, I just walked on confidently and normally.

I was greeted by a heavy rain when I got out; since it was raining, umbrella wielders like me will not take note of anything except moving on, and getting out of the rain.  The rain was so bad that it got my legs below knee drenched, changing the shade of my Nutmeg hosed legs to that of my regular skin tone;  it was as if the entire hose had gone invisible.  Nevertheless, I still have to move on to my destination.  I too, took this early out opportunity to get my footwear changed, as it didn't really fit well.  Took the subway, reached my destination without any usual stares; at this time, the hose have dried out and starting to show its actual color; it looks like a mild hint of grey, which can only be noticed if one looks close enough.  

Found the shop, after some exploration as I came here only once.  While the store worker was sorting out my swapping, I walked around and took a couple of shots of my hosed legs, which emitted their shimmer from my viewing angle.  No odd observation from the workers as I was fitting my new shoes. Once my swap was done, I went on to cross the road via the regular crossing.  Minor raindrops could be felt but that's alright, as the walk was relativeyl short to reach shelter.  The hosed legs are in full view under the daylight at trafffic junction, but no one was looking based on my visual radar.

Since I had some vouchers, I decided to head to the nearby mall to see if I can expend them for some hosiery.  However, the store had a measely range so I decided to give it a pass.  The hint of grey became a little more obvious from my viewing angle in the brightly-lit store, but that didn't pose a problem.  Probably the lowcut socks were moist, hence they clinged on to this pair of also slippery yarn pantyhose so I didn't have to adjust it anywhere.  Took the sheltered bridge above, and decided to stop for a couple of shots of my hosed legs, with the soft lighting in this tunnel.

With no luck with restock of my hoisery, I decided to head home instead of heading to another store, which is subway station away.  Took the route to the guaranteed seating place and made my way up the bus, right in time as I exited the station.   Found a comfortable seat and took the quiet bus journey back.  Sunlight was still active, hence I took a shot of my hosed legs, which from side view, appears tactical (as shared by a friend who saw this shot).

Soon I reached my estate, took a short walk, passing crowds without any special notification.  The grey hint on my hosed legs were becoming more obvious, but that didn't mattter.

Home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Caffine Hosed Day

Feeling caffiney today, probably due to the morning caffine overdoze at work, hence I decided on this shade after a busy day.

As with my usual configuration, 2 pairs of hose are packed just in case of emergencies, despite the wear time being shorter.  Brought this pair of Propeds Sheer Support Pantyhose in Toffee shade along for this evening's wear.

A busy day went on as usual.  Standard black hose under work pants are worn under regular work pants till the day's done.  Considering the fact that there were external folks in the office and exit timing may coincide, I planned an alternative route to make my way back. Usual drill on the change drill at the first level's Gents; final wrap with my linen berms double rolled up to show some hosed legs.

Took my alternative route, passed a regularly crowded staircase assembly with riders, which was unusually unpopulated today.  Got by the route behind my favourite lunch stop point where clusters of tertiary students and working class folks can be seen.  As I was commuting to cross this route, I took stop for a shot of my hosed legs under natural sunlight to see how it looks like from a digital eye (pic available soon).

Decided to go by the alternate route to subway since I have taken this route.  The journey was smooth as I was transiting to the other line from this newly built line.   As I was waiting at the station after changing lines, I noticed a middle aged lady conversing with her male commuting companion, while taking glance in the direction of my hosed legs.  They look a little matt bronzy in the subway station's light; but I wasn't bothered about whether she was really taking glance at my legs.

The train was getting rather crowded by this time, as it was reaching the shoulder of the rush hour.  Coincidentally, this middle aged lady who seemingly noticed my hosed legs stood beside me throughout the ride.  However, due to the rush hour creeping in, the train got rather uncomfortably crowded that I could feel her bag carrying hand brushing against my berms and hosed leg on one side.  Since the frequency was too often, I decided to inch off to a side where there's a little more space.

She alighted after a few stations so I had some peace for the rest of the journey.

Took a tunnel walk to reach the bus interchange since I'm on this alternative route, where there will be guaranteed seating since it departs from the interchange.  No unusual sighting here of my toffee hosed legs throughout the journey.  As I alighted in my estate, the sun had started to set, hence light loss brought about the enhancement of the bronzy look, while preserving the natural, nyloned look.

Home James.  

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Glossy Booster

Packed a couple of skintone hose and decided to bring a 3rd pair, which was the Su.Soku Sheer Support Pantyhose, in Color 803.  This was in case I decide to go for something different after work.

The usual black sheers went under work pants, accompanied me through the busy day.  Soon, the day ended and I can silkily express myself with a shade I like, with folded berms.  As with my usual changing after work, I decided to go for the Color 803, since the shade was something that can make me feel better for the evening.  Slipped on this pair, with lowcut socks, while keeping the folds at double on berms, as I wanted to keep the look subtle, yet neat.

Took my walk to the busy junction towards subway, crossed it under the bright evening sunlight and I didn't bother who was going to look.  Instead of the regular, speedier route of my subway journey back, I decided to route to a bus ride via another route.  The train was reasonably crowded, considering it was a commuting hour for working class.  I had to walk past an evening sunlit shelterd walkway to the transiting bus stop as I reached the train station.  While walking, I noticed the sunlight casting a healthy glow to my hosed legs making them a little shimmery, yet flattering.

My bus just left when I reached, so I had to spend another 10ish minutes waiting.  This was a crowded area as many pass by to the town central, to the food centre right behind (yes, I am in full view of dining crowd at the food centre), or transiting at this bus stop.  Groups of commuters walked past without bothering about my hosed legs, so I guess it's not that noticeable.  The bus that came wasn't too spacious, hence I had to take stand at the exit throughout the journey.  Passing some town, the sunlight shone on my legs and I could see the shimmer around the edges, just like those shimmer silhouette hosiery.

Su.Soku Sheer Support Pantyhose, Color 803.  Sunlight makes the legs flatteringly smooth

Another shot at the same place.  It's really naturally smooth to the look.

Soon, I reached my hometown.  Walked through the neighourhood while trying not to bother with the lowcut socks that had already slipped off for good, I decided to find a place to adjust them back to place, while giving the berms an additional fold, bringing it back to the maximum, triplefold this pair can do.  As the sunlight was falling, the tone of the hose got darker on my legs, giving it a sensual look on top of the smooth yarn that was a challenge to do with lowcut socks.  

A short walk soon brought me home without any unusual glances.

 

Home James.  Hose Mission Successful.

Darkening the Offskin Silky Legs

After the first offskin shade experience yesterday, it came to my mind it was not too bad an experience afterall.   The only difference is about going public in a shade that's going to be noticed.

Decided to go for a darker shade this evening, hence I visited my favourite departmental store after work, hosed up in Propeds Sheer Support Pantyhose, Suntan Shade.  Had an early dinner prior to this, walking past crowded places as normal without any unusual stares.  The skintone shade hose must have been naturally flattering on my legs, and the norm crowd don't bother noticing.

After visting the hosiery section, I went on to sample through the colors, looking specially at Nutmeg and Toffee.  The former is a darker and warmer grey shade, which makes the skin beneath more natural in appearance.  This was probably the color which I saw an OL in during the morning rush hour, with black dress, grey hose and blue flats.  The combination looks classy, yet with a hint of sensuality.

As I was sampling through the colors and looking for the actual item, the brand promoter lady happened to return from her meal break, and asked if I've found what I want.  I asked if she had the stock of Nutmeg as I couldn't locate it; and it appeared to be in the same shelf behind Toffee.  She went on to help by guiding my hand to slip into the sample hose to see the color, before asking if the wearer is fair/dark skin-toned.  My reply was "she's not that dark, but prefer dark colors" while the brand promoter wanted to recommend me a skintone shade.  In the end, I got a pack of Nutmeg and Toffee (they come in 2-pair packs).

Had my fitness regime done and after washing up, nightfall came, and so is my evening hosewalk for the 2nd attempt in this arena.  Sampled both the Toffee and Nutmeg as follows (picture available soon):

Toffee is a little brownish, with shade similar to Color 803 of Su.Soku's Sheer Support Pantyhose.   Nutmeg appears better as compared to Smoke Pearl, hence I decided to go with this pair as the Toffee Shade can wait for another day.  Matched the Nutmeg with slimcut berms, triple rolled, and boat shoes, a simple top and went to the grocer for some simple errands cum hosewalk adventure.

Walked around the grocer several times to find what I needed, while observing the shade of hose on my legs under the bright lights here.  Shade appears much better, as it doesn't give the legs pallid look (picture available soon):

After I found what I needed, paid at the human cashier and took my leave naturally.  There was a security guard on night duty but I wasn't too bothered by his presence, or if he took a glance at my hosed legs.  Up to the main entrance, taking the main, populated entrance / exit and made my way back.  Passed a few OLs and none of them were bothered with my hosed legs.

Made in home after a short walk, passing regular pedestrians who were glued to their smartphones on the move, Home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Shading Offskin

After months of hosing out confidently, I decided to go into the next arena, which is moving off the skin shade.  This is not a measure to seek "excitement" in another color of hosiery, but rather, optimizing the range of hosiery colors made by manufacturers, but making it public on men.

This is the first attempt of hosing out in an offskin shade, hence I took sometime to rummage through my inventory of hosiery, making tries on a variety of shades before deciding what to go out in.

Here are the various shades I have chosen (picture available soon):

Propeds Smoky Pearl - under electrical white light.

After some consideration, I decided to go out in Smoke Pearl as the color appears subtle to the skin shade under the white light at home.  My favourite combination was to go with my slimcut berms, triple rolled, and dark grey canvas-top loafers which I commute in everyday.  From the lighting at the lift lobby, it was still quite alright.  Went to an eatery which was on the other side of my estate as it was less crowded, and to also taste some food which I have not ate for awhile.

Propeds Smoky Pearl - under electrical warm light.

At the eatery, made my order, had my meal, all these with my grey hosed legs in full view, but no one took notice.  Since it was still a little time before shops closed, I took my walk to the mall.  As I was walking through the mall (which was reasonably crowded) to reach the grocer's, the shade became more obvious, giving my legs a silvery hue.  Window browsed some stores without getting special notice, before heading to the grocer's for some resupply run. 

No doubt the shade is nice, the combination with my skintone wasn't too flattering.  However, since I've already walked through the grocer's normally as anyone would, I went on to the human cashier to make my payment, before heading off in a normal pace.  Throughout the time I was around the grocer's, I noticed no one actually bothered to look at my hosed legs.

Propeds Smoky Pearl - Last shot for the evening.

Took my time to walk back home.  The feeling was like that of when I first hose out in Nude shade some time back.  Probably I'll go for a darker shade at the next attempt; for now, keeping this off-skin shade for nightfall will be a good start.

Hosed Mission Successful.