Outdoor Hose Report: Silvery Smoky Pearl

Had an early appointment hence the morning was pretty much hosed undercover as I wore black Propeds Sheer Supports under work trousers.  After the meeting was done, I took a route to the nearest convenient washroom to swithc to my hosed casual attire.

Today's challenge is to hose out in an offskintone shade, at a busy district.  Hence, I managed to hose out in Smoky Pearl Propeds Sheer Supports, after locating a washroom which was quite a walk away.

Walked through various clusters of office workers, to the metro station and found myself a seat when I landed in the direct line to the direction towards home.  As it was a mid morning, I decided to settle for an early lunch at a nearby heartland town.  This type of place will be known for the crowdedness as heartlanders are out running errands.  Had my meal at a nearby eatery (hosed legs were nowhere to hide) and then I headed to the world of books where I can write these to for the morning.

Feels good to be free and hosing out with confidence like this for an early morning.

More to be updated later.

Outdoor Hose Report: Glossing it Light

Got home after quite a considerable offskinshade hose journey earlier.

Since partner is not going to be back this early, I decided to bring some work to a nearby cafe, and showing those hosed legs in a more shimmery way.  Hence, I slipped into a pair of Bonas glossy pantyhose in a light skintone shade, (#3), which does nothing but flattering those legs with a hint of gloss.  It was an unexpected gloss hose acquisition as nothing was mentioned in the packaging as it being glossier than regular types.

Ordered my drink and sat while working on my laptop, but prior to this, I had taken a few hosed legs shots using a small camera; pictures will be availed shortly.

Relocated myself to a more comfortable seat, after some patrons have left; it was relatively empty since it's a weekday evening, so it's a good thing.

While working at this comfortable seat, the double rolled Uniqlo twill shorts rode up to above half thigh height, while the warm light above enhanced the shine of those hosed legs.  A few patrons came on short visits and left soon beside me, but I guess no one took a second look at those hosed legs (based on my visual radar).

It was until the juice in my laptop had ran dried, was when I decided to go back.  Afterall, I have an early appointment so I packed up earlier and left.  Deliberately exited from the side of a studeent couple who were seated beside me for the longest duration so far.  If they spotted my hosed legs, the better, if not so be it.

Nicely glossed in a lighter shade than skintone and loving the yarn's quality!
Source: Instagram @leodumalo79

A short walk home with vehicles' headlights beaming onto those already glossy hosed legs.

Home James.  Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report: Assimating the Hosed Devil Part 1: Fuming it Grey

After some exercise regime, I decided that today's hoseout will be taking the next step: to go out in an offskintone shade hose.

Had a hair-free leg maintenance done and took a selection between the Chocolate and Fume shade; decided on the latter as former doesn't look that brown to me; there's a green hue in the yarn but for some reasons, Propeds flagged it as Chocolate.  Slipped into the Fume shade Sheer Supports and matched off with my favourite slimcut grey berms, double folded to maximize that confidence when I'm out, with the pair of Weinbrienner walking shoes.

Took a regular walk to lunch out before heading to the next crowded destination; a shopping mall, where the shade and courage will be put to the test.  Ordered lunch after passing some patrons in the eatery, whom seemed oblivious to my hosed shade, and took a regular walk out.  With the offskin shades in full view to everyone, I walked to the bus stop.  Weather had already took a turn by the time I made my way to lunch, hence no one stopped in the torrental rain.  At the bus stop, due to the wind conditions, everyone was anxiuous to get on their bus before getting fully drenched even under shelter.  Hence no sight detected on my hosed legs.

Bus came after a short wait and I took the available seat with a wide legroom.  There, I crossed my legs, American style which allowed them to be in full view of anyone who walks to the rear of the bus.

At arrival at the mall, I walked past many elder folks seated near the entrance, with my hosed legs in full view, but I didn't not bother and kept the confident walk going.  By this time, my rain-drenched hosed legs have been dried by body heat, leaving on the berms still partially wet.

Originally, I had intended to look for a pair of simple shoes to change into, but for this shade of hose, nothing nice I've found.  Hence, I went to get to what I needed, but as it wasn't available at this outlet, I took the metro and went to another outlet.  As usual, passed by many commuters, noticed some took notice but I didn't bother even when I entered; instead, just took the centre section since the rides were relatively short between stations.

Reached the station of another outlet, nothing found and went back to the previous station's and got what I needed.  I took my time to browse through the section which had a few female patrons, got my stuff and left the place.   Took the bus ride back as it was a more comfortable journey back, considering the rainy weather conditions.

Alighted at my bus stop upon arrival, having to pass a passenger seated outside me but noticed there were no sightings done on me.  Took a normal walking pace across the road in full view of stopping motorists, laborers at road works, and up home.

Here's what's taken during the hosed journey:

Dry and Wet: before and after getting drenched but am braving the shade out!
Source: Instagram @leodumlao79

Home James.

Hosed Mission - Hosed Devil Assimation successful.

Outdoor Hose Report: Smoking it Grey

I have not hosed out in this shade for awhile since workplace was relocated to somewhere pretty remote.

Since I have some time lately, I decided to hose out in the Smoky Pearl shade of Propeds Sheer Support for my visit to the world of books.  Slipped this hose on and matched off with a pair of white, grey striped berms and double folded it so as to show more hosed legs.  With this measure, I'm sure it'll build up hose confidence.  As it's a tricky shade, the only available matching footwear was my Flips Bare grey boat shoes.  Topped it off with a light blue body fitting tee and off I went.

Footed my way to the bus stop in the hot sunny day, with smoky pearl hosed legs in full view of everyone whose sight might land on this, but I didn't bother and went to wait at the bus stop.  Bus arrived shortly and found my seat, which is along the sides of the bus; that made my hosed legs "available for viewing" in full view of everyone.   However, in a shaded area, the color doesn't show up alot so it's pretty alright.

Soon, I reached my location.  The world of books was a short walk away so that left my hosed legs in more full view as I made my way there.  As I walked past several pedestrians, I noticed that none of them seemed to take notice of it.

Spent a few hours in there with a couple of washroom breaks.  Even so, no one noticed it so I went on with my business.  As time approached to get home, I made my way out at a peak commuting hour, which will put my legs into full view once again.  Since it's non-sunny, I kept those sunnies off and walked normally to the bus stop, made my way back and walked in full view to the passengers of the bus I alighted from, which stopped at the same traffic crossing I had to pass.

Here's a collage of the hosed legs shots:

Propeds Sheer Supports, Smoky Pearl shade.  Perfect look for a sunny day!
Source: @leodumlao79(Instagram)

Home James.  Hosed Mission successful.

Toeing it out

An early out due to an early beginning to start off this week.

To get myself far more ready for the week’s hosed attire, I have packed and planned the entire week’s hosiery wear: offskin shades hose under office trousers and a combination of skin shade hose for the off work hose-out.  Hence, the hose shade goes something like this:

Mon – Black / Toffee

Tue – Chocolate / Suntan

Wed – Grey / Beige

Thu – Chocolate / Nutmeg

Fri – Chocolate / Tan

Since the hose are all rolled up after the laudry harvest, the toe styles did not matter to me as the colors were priority.  Hence, as I was changing into the skinshade hose for the evening’s hose out, I realized I had picked a pair of Propeds Open Toe Supports which, still looks idea as the yarn is a little different from the reinforced toe in the same support series.  2 pairs of greys have been in my bag but there’s yet to be a chance to put them on.

Anyway, since I’m ahead in time against all colleagues, there’s no worry about getting spotted in hose; moreover, this shade of Toffee is quite undetectable and natural.  Furthermore, it’s already second nature that I have been hosing out it.

Part 2 of today's hoseout will be updated later.

Hoseerrand & Dr Hose

A dual hose swap as I had a consdierable  amount of errands to run for the day.  Since I was heading to the grocer’s, I slipped on a pair of Elegance Creations, Support Pantyhose in BE4 shade as I am still sticking to the No Bare Legs code when going out:

Errands done through the slightly sunny day, a few rounds around the grocer’s and back.  Stayed in the this pair of hose the whole day while doing chores, till it was time for a cleanup.  That was when I had to bring partner to see a doctor as she was feeling a little unwell. 

Since freshening up was done, that’s another reason for me to switch to a fresh, clean pair of hose.  To go along with the pale shaded attire, I chose the Propeds Hi Cut Supports in Chiraro shade, which looksp paler than Beige, yet carries a different look, as the shade goes relatively well with Wakai Coahuila shoes which are beige in color, along with a pair of pale blue linen berms, double folded once again to show more hosed legs.

At the clinic, I sat American cross legged, but realized there was a strand of hair caught between the hose and leg, near the ankle.  Hence I crossed over the other way, to hide this flaw.  The good thing about this waiting seat was that, it had a good source of light, shining down to my hosed legs and giving it a very flattering look.  Took a snap of it here:

After the short consultation, there were more patients waiting so we had to move to another, less crowded side.  I didn’t bother if anyone was staring at my hosed legs, since skinshade has already become something natural.

Caught a movie at home prior to bed, still hosed up, until it was time to rest.  Changed into a pair of Cotton On Dylan leggings, prussian blue, as my sleepwear to retire for the night.

Fruitful Hosed Day completed.

Outdoor Hose Report - Browning Drizzle

A slightly drizzly evening as I hit the road off from work.  To save time on changing the shade of hosiery, I wore the "outdoor shade", Propeds Sheer Support pantyhose, Chocolate shade under work pants.  All I had to do was to convert my attire to casuals after work.  Had the black printed tee with Airism lounge berms, complete with Power walking shoes, anklesocked for this hosewalk.

The drizzle was light, yet a brolly is still needed.  After the change outside the boundaries of the "hostile area", I took the alternative route to another subway station.  Passed a few strangers along the way, before reaching the traffic junction.  While at the junction, I took the usual stance nearer to the road, without bothering who's going to look at my offskinshade hosed legs.  While crossing the road, I noticed there were much more commuters this time round.

Soon, I reached the other side of the road, still keeping the walk outside the building with brolly, for "extended hosed legs exposure" before entering shelter.  Passed by the very crowded junction outside the mall, through the underground passage.  This time, the sunnies were off when I'm wearing offskinshades even when the weather was sunny.

Stepped into the transiting metro after a short wait, after taking the non-express side of escalators.  Female commuters could be sensed standing behind me during these elevation routes but that didn't bother me.  No one gave an unusal look even though I walked through the brightly lit, less crowded transit metro hence I presumed everyone was just oblivious.

Walked through to the direct metro home and passed many people without any glances, boarded the crowded metro and soon, reached light rail.  Though it was cloudy, the sky was still bright as I walked home.  Past the traffic light, school kids, parents and some working class folks and soon I was home.

Hosed Mission successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Tanning it Softly

Another lesson day of the week so I went with a neutral shade to prevent unnecessary distraction.

Left on the dot as usual, changed into casuals, matched with Funfit Support Pantyhose in Suntan shade.  This was one of those with a mini toe seam area, which was not wide or deep enough to cover my toe area.  Pictures will be shared soon. Matched it off with khaki berms, default length with Power hiking shoes.

Made my way to the usual stall for a meal, and found a seat in the world of books where I could revise in comfort.  As the seats were facing away from the regular sitting benches, the visibility of my hosed legs were minimized.  This shade is a little bronzy and has a soft look from the yarn quality.

Walked to class earlier, with hosed legs seen visibly at traffic junction before nightfall and took up my usual seat.  As I took my regular seat in class, from the corner of my eye, I noticed my hosed legs looking a little tan in the dimmed lighting shielded by the classroom desk.  It was in full view from where my teacher stood/sat but she didnt notice.

Soon I was done with classes, and took the usual route back to the subway station, cutting through a mall.  The metro was crowded even when it was way past dinner time.  Took up the mid-cabin position throughout the journey and transited to the light rail.

Soon, I was walking home past the quiet pavements, home james.

 

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Chocolatey Hosed Down

Got up later than usual this morning and decided that I’ll go with the chocolate shade afater packing my stuff to get to work; the standard casuals for hoseout after work.  As my usual black sheers are done for the week, I decided to just keep the chocolate shades beneath my workpants and switch to them directly after work with casuals.

Did some lunch hour shopping and picked up a pair of very breathable capris, Uniqlo Airism blue camoflauge patterned loungewear, which will help a lot in the stuffy weather lately, and also as a replacement for garments in my wardrobe.  I had previously tried this on but didn’t quite like the length.  But after consideration of today’s attire match without having a need to reveal too much hosed legs, this length will do.

After work, changed ( at a Gents away from the “hostile area”) into my black printed tee and slipped on this pair of capris.  I had a pair of heavy built Power hiking shoes on so it’s going to deemphasize attention to my hosed legs.  Ankle socked today since the shoes do rise up to my ankles a little (and also in view of protecting hosiery from any possible rough edges in footwear).

Took my walk; to the nearby mall via an alternative route.  This time, I had no sunnies on and walked normally without bothering who’s going to look.  As I was at the traffic junction getting ready to cross the route, I stood nearer to the motorists who are stopped by the red light, just doing my stuff (randomly checking smartphone and looking around) till it was time to cross the road.  Passed several commuters of both genders, through the eatery-lined mall, and then in the open to the underground metro.  Kept my gaze in the direction of where I was headed to or just looking natural like anyone else, and soon, I was already down in the metro platform waiting for the transit line.  I took my usual position where commuters seated could see my hosed legs at eye level and boarded the metro when it arrived.

Male commuters were standing opposite or beside me in the intersection space I was in, but I doubt anyone was looking.  As I reached the transit station, which was a short walk to the connecting line, I overtook many and came across many oncoming commuters who were all engaged in their own activities.  Since the entrance was crowded at my usual spot, I had to enter another door which was less crowded.  As the train went on its journey and more commuters could be seen alighting, the sight of my chocolate hosed legs become more prominent via the empty space which widened before a bigger group of commuters boarded.  Through my observation, no one really bothered, so be it.

Soon I reached my station and transited to the light rail which will bring me to my home direct.  Hit the grocer’s, walking through the brightly lit store, got my stuff and paid at the self-checkout stations.  As the machine had some issues after I made payment, a female staff came forward to assist and everything went on as normal.  Took my purchases and walked back home, crossing the road, passing oncoming parents with their schooling kids, overtaking some female pedestrians and soon, home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Full Attire Shootout 1: Offskinshades & Berms

Hello guys

Decided to do a different approach of photographing my outfit while hosed up this evening, hence here it goes.

Found a good space in my cosy home for this shoot.  As I’ve never done this, I decided to go for just a few simple poses and put them together in a collage.  Hosiery shadeswise:I’m doing offskin shades today since it’s something which I have ventured into more after being confident with skintone shades.

Smoky Pearl hosiery attire 1.
Image source: Flickr / Instagram

 This is a pale shade match hence I went with light top, bottoms with footwear color matching the Smoky Pearl shade of my hosiery.

Smoky Pearl hosiery attire 2.
Image source: Flickr / Instagram

Another variation to go with Smoky Pearl shade hosiery.  The overall color theme is still neutral, hence the berms’ shade came to match with these.

Nutmeg hosiery attire.
Image source: Flickr / Instagram

This combination gives a warmer touch as the top has a more vibrant color.  Coupled with my favorite Brentwood slimcut grey berms, it goes well with the Nutmeg shade hosiery.

(hyperlink for black top attire shoot) – The overall, dark colored theme hence I’ve brought out the ready to decommission CottonOn Emblem grey canvas top loafers to go with it.  Chocolate shade hosiery goes infor this, but  I’ve never gone out in this shade yet. 

(hyperlink for pale blue linen berms with smoky pearl hose attire shoot) – (description) this shade yet.

These shots should give a better view of how the shades will actually look when worn, unlike those close angle shots taken by hand.  Although it was self-taken without a pro photog, I hope it was informative and useful for everyone.  

That’s it for Series 1 of my full attire shootout.  I will be touching on another series in the next update, so do keep reading!

Outdoor Hose Report - Softly Smoky

A day which I made through with deprived rest, hence, the best way to reward myself after a mentally challenged day was to go on another offskin shade.

As usual, I brought along several pairs of pantyhose for the afterwork hosewalk, such as Tan, Smoky Pearl.  Under work pants today was Chocolate, which I had considered hosing out in, but since I have discarded that pair of berms which I trailed Chocolate shade in, I decided to use it as just a "work hosiery" which are usually blacks.

Bumped into a female colleague who coincidentally finished work at the same time as me, who was also headed to the book mall near my workplace, which was also the place I had to change in, since I do not want to be spotted by any colleagues should I do it at the Gents at the office building, especially for offskin shades.

Did my change at the available cubicle, slipping into Propeds Sheer Support Pantyhose in Smoky Pearl shade, complete with vertical striped berms at default length, and my new pair of Flips Bare Classic Grey boat shoes; these came in to replace the well worn and badly fitting CottonOn Emblem loafers that served me well.  Walked out as anyone would, passing the handwash area, eatery and patrons passing through the mall.  At the back of my mind, I was wondering if that colleague I bumped into will spot me, but since I didn't see her in my exit route, the walk went on well.  As part of the 'masked look' or the attire look, I usually have sunnies on when I'm in offshades, but since it's broken, I shall just do without it.

Passed the huge library, pedestrians and waited awhile at the traffic light area.  I stood in the inner area, further away from the road side, to avoid sunlight and also any possible glances which could come from all directions as that was probably the last mental bastion from wearing offskin shades.  This is due to the gloomy weather season back then, where the sunlight casted an unfavourable shade to the Smoky Pearls.  But since the sunny season is back, I think this can be done more often.

Walked through the shaded pavement lined with eateries after crossing the junction, while occupied on my phone and taking glances for navigation, I noticed virtually no one was looking at my hosed legs.  Kept walking till I reached a busy junction, just before heading underground to the subway.  No sunnies on, so I had to live with it.  Probably this is a good way to train up offskin shade hose confidence.

Took up the waiting position at one of the busier areas where many could be seen seated, while occupying myself with phone.  I could hear those seated in eyeview busily talking, but decided not to bother if anyone will look at my hosed legs.  Took the train, placing myself at the cabin intersection.  There were a few male commuters sharing that standing area with me but none of them were bothered with what's going on around them.  Transited to the direct line, overtaking and passing oncoming commuters and I guess none of them were looking.  The train ride was alright since it was packed, and everyone was trying to be comfortable in their standing position.

Throughout the escalator journeys, I took the non-express lane to get more outdoor exposure, look and feel natural as part of the hose confidence course.  Soon, I reached the light metro which will bring me home direct, took the regular walking route past schools and neighbourhoods with pedestrians all over.  I didn't want to be bothered if anyone will look, but I noticed the sunlight during this sunnier season, was still healthy even when I was reaching home from a hour's commuting.  That was relief, as what I wanted was the hose to flatter my legs, rather than showing an indifferent shade.

Up the lift, and home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Labour Hose

A hot Labour Day which most of the day was spent indoors till the weather was cooler in the evening.

Brought partner out for dinner and a simple outing today.   Since it has been awhile since I've done a pale skintone shade hose, today's attire consisted of a white muscle tee with grey trims, light blue linen berms doublerolled, Propeds Elegant All Sheers Sheer to Waist Support Pantyhose, Beige shade and a pair of matching Flips Bare, Denim Blue Pinstripe boat shoes.  Afterall, a pair of light shaded legs should be accompanied by matching attire.  Hose are protected by Model 207 Funfit boat socks.

Took a slow walk to a nearby coffeeshop for dinner; it was of a small seating capacity interior, but cooling enough for the still warm-aired evening.  Walked past oncoming pedestrians, loitering foreign workers at the nearby supermart but no one took noticed of my fairer than normal hosed legs.

Ordered dinner as usual, with hose legs in full view of patrons sitting right outside the stall, but the shade and temperature made the hosed legs unnoticed.  I had to take a brief walk as we occupied the seat farthest away from the stall.  

There was a family dining beside us but as they were occupied in their own conversation, and soon took off when they're done, hence no one noticed it.

Took a direct bus to a nearby town, which was split by a highway from where I live, and took a walk in a soon to close all-you-can-find store.  As the store was brightly lit internally with neutral white lights, so are my hosed legs brightly-lit.  Walked through most of the  merchandise rack but found nothing I need, hence headed off to the supermart to do some grocery run.  Everyone was busy with their own shopping at these 2 premises, hence no one took notice.

After the whole trip was done, took the bus in the opposite direction home.  In both directions of the journey, we had to walk to the second half of the bus where seats are available.  During this walk, my hosed legs came in full view of commuters seated in that area, but I didn't bother if anyone was taking a look.  Afterall, it's been quite sometime since I've gone public with hosed legs in skintoneo shade.  The finishing effect of this pair of hose was great; although it's a 20 denier, the finer yarn count made the overall appearance more flattering than the regular support counterpart.

As we took the lift up, my partner commented my legs look very fair and I assured her it was alright.  Probably she's still not used to seeing me in something more deviative in the skintone spectrum of hosiery when we go out together, but that'll just be a matter of time.

Accompanied Hose Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Warmnut Hosed

It was one of the similar sun-turn-rain day, where the sun was extremely hot before lunchtime, and the weather dips to the other end of the pendulum, with a heavy downpour that lasted for an hour or so.

Having this being an off day from work, I decided to do an offskin shade hosewalk since it has been awhile since I have a chance to go out in the earlier hours of the daylight in such shades.  Chose Propeds Sheer Support, Nutmeg shade to go with my favourite, slimcut grey berms, doublefolded and matched with my Wtwo grey boat shoes.  Love these shoes as their lowprofile style extends the exposure of those hose-wrapped legs.

Took a walk to a bus stop where the bus journey's much shorter to the nearby, more bustling town but detoured back for a quick meal as it was late in the afternoon and I had not ate at the regular hours.  The sunlight had began to creep over the passing grey clouds, hence the shade of the Nutmeg toned legs are moving from a grey-purplish hue to something of a warm grey with a pale hint of purple, which flatters the legs much more than Smoky Pearl shade.

Had my meal at a sandwich bar, which became crowded with patrons after I was halfway into my meal; no special notice was spotted throughout my walk from home to this detour.  Done with my meal, took the crowded escalator up and then the route back to that "express route" bus stop, mandatorily stopping at traffic light junctions, but I decided to put off any mental concerns of whether anyone will look at my hosed legs.

Waited about 8mins, took the bus ride, up on the upper deck seat (it was unusually crowded for a midafternoon) and chucked myself into the window edge of a loosely occupied aisle seat.  The bus journey was pretty smooth and soon, I reached my destination.  The exit area which was near the staircase, was a "hot sight" area, but I couldn't really be bothered whether those women at the priority seats, or those near the door will look.

Took a slow walk to the traffic junction, crossed the road, with offskin shaded legs in full view, but from my radar no exceptional glances or stares.  I took awhile to locate the library as it was located at the edge of the town centre.  This required me to walk past crowded places like coffeeshops, retail shops and pedestrian walkways.  Eventually, I found the place and planted myself in a reading room seat to do some stuff on my tablet.  Everyone in the room was engrossed reading newsprints, hence no one noticed my hosed legs.  Moreover, the warm light (unchanged in this town's library) is still of the warm temperature shade, hence my legs' hosed shade could not been seen obviously.

When I was done, I took the circumferencing walkway back to the bus stop which would bring me home.  Past many stores, pedestrians and past a grey hosed OL, who too, was oblivious of my hosed legs despite it becoming more obvious in the falling sunlight.

Once again, took the upper deck, sat beside a schoolgirl who was completely unaware despite the white light brightly lighting up the bus interior and showing my nylon-clad legs.  Reached home shortly, walked through estates while noticing the nutmeg shade becoming warm, past another OL in Nude shade, also oblivous to my leg shade, and into the lift with lady who was engrossed with her smartphone.

Home James, Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Paling it Down

One of the quiet evenings where I decided to talk a hose walk down to the nearby town since I'm done with what's needed for the day.


Had dinner, freshed up and took a glance through my hosiery inventory.  Since Astigu 強 wasn't worn often, I decided that it'll be this pair tonight.  Slipped into Color 152 of this make, complete with grey-trimmed white muscle tee, pale blue linen berms double rolled, and Flips Bare Pin Stripe Denim Blue boat shoes.  The shade looked pretty alright in the neutral white light so here it goes.

Took the lift down and then a walk to the bus stop that brings me to the more bustling town centre which is about 30mins bus ride from hometown.  As the bus interior was also brightly lit in neutral white light, the hosed legs appear more prominent, however, I didn't let it bother me and went to upper deck.  Not many passengers in this direction as everyone was on their way back via the opposite direction.

Paling it Down: Astigu 強 in Color 152 with matching attire.  Source: Instagram

Walked through several stores in the mall, window shopping, and also took a stroll to the shops lined in the "heartland" areas.  Saw what I needed to find, occasionally glancing at my hosed legs which this shade simply goes well.  No doubt it's a little more to Nude shade, the overall color effect is still far better than the pallid appearance given by Nude shade.

After I was done with the hose walk, I headed to the "advance" bus stop to ensure guaranteed seating i the bus as it was away from town centre.  As the bus stop was less crowded, I decided to snap some shots of my hose legs.  While there are passing pedestrians, none of them were bothered at what I was doing, hence I managed to snap some till I was quite satisfied with what I saw.

A short journey back after boarding the well-lit bus, passing commuters and getting to where I wanted to seat.  No one bothered to the best of my observation about the less "natural" skintone shade of my hosed legs this evening.

Soon I reached the alighting point, took the brave walk down and ignoring if standing commuters will look at my hosed legs from behind.  A short walk and soon I was home James.

Hosed Mission successful.

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.

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.

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.