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!

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 - 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.

Decommissioning the Wornout Nylons

This pair of Su.Soku Sheer Support pantyhose have been serving me well for more than 5 wears so before I decommission it, here's a couple of shots taken of against natural window light:

Full legs shot: Su.Soku Sheer Support pantyhose in Color 803. 
They really do flatter the legs nicely.

There's a run down the toe area as the reinforced toe construction isn't that solid as Propeds or other makes I've tried.  I still love this pair  of hose, but since the runs are decaying the garment, I have to let it go.

While it's a pity to dispose the entire hose, I snipped off the legs a couple inches below the panty line, converting it to a comfortable pair of boxer briefs; this is useful on days / occasions where it's not suitable for me to hose out openly.  The yarn of this definitely make an extremely comfortable pair of briefs.

Outdoor Hose Report - Maximum Hosed Exposure 1/2

I have been working in my chamber for the longest hour for this weekend.  As my partner is going to her relative’s place in the evening, I had to take care of my own dinner and made plans to fetch her at night after she was done with the visit.

As with the practice of No Bare Legs, I took the first walk to a nearby eatery, with double rolled up berms and favorite boat shoes.  Completed the look with Propeds Sheer Support pantyhose in Beige shade.  Took my time to walk over via the “detour”, ie properly marked pedestrian crossing. Being a weekend dinner time, typical folks could be seen crossing to and fro just like I do.  Throughout this walk, the daylight  being bright, not thermally glaring was well enough to put my light-hosed legs in full view of anyone who will take note of it.

This eatery uses a pre-loaded card and qualifies for a little discount when used; and I had to reload as there were insufficient balance.  The reloading machine was situated near a dual-seater small table, and I took that machine infront of it since another patron was using the other.  Ordered my food, waited at the stall for awhile as these were freshly cooked stuff.  A table behind me was occupied by middle-aged women who are probably there for an early dinner like me, or simply sitting around to chat with their peers.

Had my meal, returned the tray and took a slow walk back via the detour route.  Everyone was passing me as usual without any “sight catchers” noticed.


Home James.  Hosed  Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Triple Hoseswap 3/3

It was dinner time and my partner was packing it back for me.  After the ETA was established, I quickly ran through all my “in service” hose and picked the pair of Funfit Nude Look Sheer to Waist Support pantyhose, Suntan shade for this run.  Overall outfit was similar, except the berms this time had been triple rolled, to show more hosed legs.

This pair is by far the glossiest among the medium range of Funfit but I’m putting it on anyway.

The liftdoor opened and I bumped into a neighbouring family who just came back; they were busy with their kids, hence didn’t notice my glossy legs.  The lift went down smoothly without any other passengers and soon, I was making my way to meet my partner nearby. 

Glossed up Night: Nicely bronzed legs for the windy evening.

These Nude Look hose are pretty comfortable as they grip the skin well.  But in my review about the garment’s construction nature, these are not made for long duration, as there is a lacking hold at the panty area.  The gloss was definitely noticeable even in the evening light; hence that’s I used this as another opportunity to gain more glossed hose confidence before letting go “live” in daylight.

Took the regular journey back and soon, Home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Triple Hoseswap 2/3

It’s a good thing knowing another true hoser who wears it confidently as one should.  Afterall, these hosiery started off with men; but for some reasons, they made a comeback over time in the women’s side.

There were a few errands to run so I had changed into several pairs today after the regular working hours.  First was the Funfit Light Support, Color 29, which for some reasons, appeared pinksh under this lighting condition, while appearing with a neat, glossy yet beigey hint in that lighting condition.  Since I had already made it home and detached the mental worry about how others will look at my hosed legs, here comes the rest for the remaining part of the day.

SLEEK with my favourite boat shoes.

Ran some errands for the home resupply after I settled things down after I got back from the accidental lightening journey home.  For this run, I changed into another of my yarn-favourite, which was the SLEEK Full Support Sheer to Waist pantyhose, in Flesh shade.  I still have 3 of these left that I bought many years back from a local drugstore.  There’s a tiny “burst hole” at the rear of my calf of one foot due to an incorrect place I sat sometime back outside, but it wasn’t obvious; otherwise the hose is all nominal.

Paired this with the same sky-blue berms, double-rolled, and made my way to the grocer.  As this was a commuting hour, the place was healthily crowded, so in the main entrance of the mall I went, after passing the regular pavements, schools, pedestrians and got what I need.  Since I was already comfortable hosing out publicly, I tend to make my payments at the self-help kiosks.  The casher machine quirked, so a female staff on duty had to come forward to “bypass” it.  I wasn’t bothered whether she will take note of my hosed legs.  Done with my purchase, took my time up the escalator and reached home after a short walk.

Hosed Mission successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Maximum Hosed Exposure 2/2

This was the part of the journey that I had been waiting after long hours of work in my chamber.

Being a festive season, it was expected that my partner will be coming home much nearer to bedtime than usual.  Since ETA was already confirmed, I decided to wrap up work earlier and go down earlier than usual to gain some decent outdoor confidence.  Slipped on the SLEEK Full Support Sheer to Waist pantyhose, in Flesh shade, along with running shorts, lowcut socks and boat shoes, completed with singlet. 

SLEEK full support sheer to waist Flesh color, matched with running shorts and boat shoes.

Took the lift down and it was another uninterrupted journey, considering the hour of the night I was going out.  Windy evening was perfect for this first outdoor walk in maximum hosed legs exposure.  There were barely anyone in the public park nearby, so I took a stroll around, found some seats and decided to snap some shots of my legs, wrapped in a soft yet sensual shade of hose outdoors.  Struting around idlely in this attire can feel pretty free since it was the first time out in this.

As the wait was unusually long, I took a walk further into the estate to see if my partner was alright.  Soon, I saw her relative walking over, along with his spouse, and her following suit.  Simple greeting and casual chat was made before we parted ways; I noticed her cousin was taking a visual sweep down me from head to toe; probably she was astonished by my slim physique, since the hose isn’t obvious in the dimly-lit pedestrian walkway linking out of their block.

Took the walk home with my partner, feeling good after hearing she commented I look sexy today.

Home James.

Hosed Mission successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Accidental Lightening

A busy day at work and time flies; soon I was ready to go home.

The morning was a little rush as I was up later than usual, hence I just picked another pair of hose from the bundle of a recent laundry harvest to bring out.  My usual practice is to bring 2 pairs of skin shade hose for change after work, and a pair of black under regular work pants for support and insulation.

As I was changing into this pair, the yarns were suspiciously strong and I saw no frails in thw panty area as I was adjusting.  That was where I realized I had taken a pair of Funfit Light Support in Color 29, which definitely gave a good support to my legs and the panty was decently supporting, without slipdowns like their Nude Look range.

As this pair was light colored, it was gentle with a hint of flesh shade, hence I didn't bother changing to the other pair, which is a SLEEK sheer to waist support in Flesh shade; it's waistband wasn't wide enough for comfort.  Nevertheless, decided to walk out bold, at the busy junction to reach my subway station while dropping mental concerns about how others will look at my hosed legs.  It was really a fair but not pallative look, so it came at the right time to match my light colored theme today of a white top, with sky blue, double-rolled berms.

In the subway, being neutral temperatured and considerably bright, there's 'no escape' which I had no plans to.  Afterall, it's been awhile since I hosed out publicly and gaining confidence comfortably, so I just went on ahead.

Compilation of my hosed legs in Funfit Light Support Pantyhose, Color 29.  Pinkish hint that varies shades under different lighting conditions.

As usual, visual radar tells me that no one is particularly staring as they're occupied with their usual;smartphone usage or chatting with travel companions.  A busy day as such definitely deserves some outdoor hose experience later!  More updates to come.  Stay tuned!

Outdoor Hose Report - StarHose

Another rainy evening and I managed to get off work at the usual timing, equal or the same as some colleagues.  Overheard a colleague sitting nearby she's done for the day, so I had to do some evasive measures.  Initially,  I had plans of dropping off at one of the floors in office building to change into casuals, but thought it might be a better idea to do it the regular way, since it wasn't my plans for them to see me in hosed legs.

So I got to the regular food court Gent's, into casuals, linen berms and Propeds Elegant All Sheer Support Pantyhose, no show socks and loafers.  The cubicle is much cleaner today so I could get it done quickly.  Took the usual route from the other side of the library which was less crowded, and then the crossing at the big junction.   Stood at a normal position, getting my mind used to having hosed legs and eliminated any self-consciousness.  Crossed the road as the green man appeared, and took position at where the bus might stop; it's kinda dim so nothing can really be seen on those hose-wrapped legs.

Soon, my bus was here; an OL was beside me, and I went up as the bus entrance was right infront of me.  There was an middle aged man seated right behind where I boarded who might just be looking, but I didn't bother.  Walked through to the centre of the bus without attracting any odd glances.

Reached my station, took a slow walk, passing oncoming pedestrians exiting the station and down the escalator, making it to the almost departing train.  I took stand at a space nearer the inactive door beside an OL, who was completely engrossed in her phone.  Halfway through the journey, a trio of OLs entered, chattering among themselves though one of them glanced in my direction soon after stepping in; might be a looking for a comfortable standing spot since this is a partial-standing cabin.

As I was approaching my transit station, I noticed an Indian lady near the middle of the seated area looking at my hosed legs.  From the direction of her eyes, it could very well spell that she has noticed it, but after awhile, she went back to minding her kid.  As I was alighting, at my transit station, an OL with a skirt that's probably 2 inches from exposure turned around and glanced at my hosed legs; probably the little sheen from this hose caught her attention, but I wasn't bothered.  Throughout the ascension on the crowded escalator, I had to stop a few times due to the built-up commuting crowd.  This USS (Ultra Short Skirt) OL took the other direction of LRT, so I went on to my waiting platform.

Boarded the train, reached my destination and went to grab a Christmas beverage deal from a popular coffee outlet.  The cashier was stationed right in front of a long table where many students could be seen muggling over some food and beverage, putting my hosed legs in full view.  Waited for about 5mins at the pickup station and there was a young lady who was seated beside where I stood, but she didn't notice my hosed legs.

After I was done, took a regular paced walk out.  It was drizzling so I had to put up with a "rainspotted hosed legs" saga for a shortwhile before I hit home.

Shared the lift with a lady neighbour from another floor; she stood almost inline beside me while waiting and in the lift, but she didn't take note of my hosed legs.

Reached my floor, home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Organize Hosing

One of the off days from regular work hence decided to go out during the day hours to run some errands, and also gaining further outdoor hose confidence.  Needed something to organize those pantyhose in my wardrobe.

Since I haven't had lunch and it was late, I might as well do it altogether when I'm out.  Slipped into my favourite Propeds Elegant All Sheers Support Pantyhose in Beige, with my favourite no show socks and low back loafers, above knees linen berms and singlet since it was a sunny afternoon.

As the sun was pretty bright today, the beige wrapping over my legs appear to be a little pale than usual; so at the back of my mind, I was analyzing if I wore the wrong shade today; but after some mental inventory check, it was all in order.  Took the usual alternative path as the multipurpose shelter (MPS) was occupied, and crossed the road, walking past a few female domestic workers, homemakers without getting any attention.

Soon, I reached the LRT platform by foot and saw quite a handful of commuters getting ready for the arriving train.  Boarded and took the space at the inactive door till I reached my transit station.  Took the front space near the door seat, beside a homemaker and her teen boy, who probably were too occupied talking, while the rest, handful of commuters were either gazing in blank space, or just occupied with their smartphones.

Alighted at a wrong station and made my way back up to the platform again; saw a few middle aged ladies and men who were looking in my direction, but I wasn't too conscious about whether they spotted my hosed legs, and took my stand at a bright area to get back to the subway.

Soon, I arrived at my destination.  I have to walk a couple of minutes to reach the traffic lights before I can gain access to the mall; decided to walk normally without acting busy on my cellphone.  After the lights turned green, I walked right into the mall, thinking back that even the man opposite waiting to cross, before this, was looking elsewhere though he was facing me directly.

Took my time to find what I needed at Daiso, but hunger caved in, so I went out for a quick bite before coming back.  At the food court, everyone was simply busy eating or chatting instead of looking at my hosed legs.  So done and up I went again.  I noticed a male banking staff was coming behind me as I went up the escalator, but I stood and allowed it take me up no matter if he is going to look or not.

Got what I need (saw some pantyhose in Daiso but didn't get any), went for some grocery reloading and made my way back.  No observance from anyone though I was standing in a "for all to see" spot on the LRT platform.  Took my regular path back, passing some motorists, male pedestrians and soon, a mother with her young children.  Got my letters out and saw a man pushing his bicycle slowly from another side, facing me.  As I usually walk fast, I didn't bother if he was looking at my hosed legs, got my lift and went up.  Home James.

After some outdoor experiences, I realized the snug feeling at toes were not due to misfit pantyhose, but rather the design of the shoes that made me wedge forward as I walk.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Relaxed Repantyhosement

Weekend grocery restocking on a smaller scale.  As wife was out for a gathering, I decided to make use of the daylight hours to go out with hosed legs.  Looking through my inventory after a series of stockup on my favourite brand, I decided to try on the Nude Summer Shade from Propeds Elegant All Sheer Support Pantyhose.  Though it wasn't the optimum size, it was still a comfortable feet.

After doing some visual analysis against the sunlight, I decided to revert to Beige since the nude shades are too light for my skintone; decided to wear back the Propeds Sheer Support Pantyhose which has a regular panty, though yarn is a little glossier than the Elegants.  Went with one of my favourite above knee berms, noshow socks and loafers, and off I went.

There was another passenger; a middle aged man, in the same elevator with me during way down but he didn't notice my hosed legs; probably the colour blended well with the warm light.

When I was walking through the streets to the grocer's in the mall basement, I wasn't bothered if anyone was looking at my hosed legs, especially the little gloss it could show in the bright sunlight.  Went around the various stations, taking my time with selection, and finally cashing out at self-check station; despite getting assistance from the male staff, he didn't notice anything as while he was walking towards me.

After grocery was done, I took the busier escalators and did not do the "express walk" up the overtaking lanes; instead, took my time to walk out, past crowds, dining areas; even young parents walking towards me did not notice anything.

Reached the lobby and took the ready elevator, home James. 

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Midjourney Restocking

This is the 3rd consecutive day in the week, to show hosed legs after a working day.

Went to the usual foodcourt Gent's to change into casuals with above knee berms, no-show socks and loafters.  Took the rear pavement of the library; raining again hence I was a little concerned about water splatters making my hosed legs look more prominent, but heck; no one stop and look in the rain except at waiting areas such as traffic lights.

As I waited at the traffic lights, motorists lined the road when green man appeared.  Walked across the road, accompanied by passing pedestrians wielding brollies, everyone went on with their ways without paying much attention to my hosed legs.

Entered the mall, crossed over the overhead link and reached the long and croweded bus stop which was just behind a street shopping area.  Took a small run but my bus ran off, hence I walked back to mid junction, without bothering about any glances from those middle aged women seated benches where I ran past.

Soon, my bus arrived, took my short ride and transited at the subway station.  Since I'm a little earlier, I decided to stopover at midjourney station to do some restocking for my favourite pantyhose.  The last time I came, I was still shy to shop as there were many middle aged salesladies around.  This time round, I'm in hose legs with berms.  Took the escalators nearest to Isetan, passing eateries and walking right into the hosiery section.  Found my optimum size (L-LL) and there were only 3 Beige pairs left; seemed like it's a popular shade as the remaining were nudes that were abundant in quantity.

"Swept" off the last 3 pairs, walked up to the cashier near the cosmetic boothes, with lots of cosmetic salesladies (most are tastefully hosed).  Initially, I was hesitant to stand right behind the customer who was almost done with cashing her purchase as it will put my hosed legs in full sight (lights were very bright in this section for some reasons), but heck, I went up and stood to wait for my turn, without bothering about how or if those girls will look at me.

After paying, walked past some promotion event areas in the store, saw some Sarah Borghi pantyhose on offer, but didn't really look into detail as I've already got what I needed.

Took the same crowded route nearest to the subway station, without hurrying and took a gate which soon got crowded with commuters.

Made my way up to the LRT station soon; with some stopping even on the express lane as it was hitting the peak hour for offwork commuters.  As I walked to the platform, saw a young mother with her walking toddler but none she wasn't looking at me or noticing my hosed legs.

Soon, I was walking past a traffic junction lined with motorists, some male pedestrians and soon, I was up the lift and home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Refuelling and Hosed Up

Another lesson day of the week; weather had been cooling by the time I got off from work to get ready to refuel for the evening.  Decided to take a step further this time to gain hose experience by going to have dinner with exposed hosed legs.

Went to the nearest food court's Gent's for casual change, and slipped on my favourite Propeds Elegant All Sheer Support Pantyhose in Beige, along with an above knee berms, no show socks and low back loafers.   Took the busier pavement of the side nearer to my usual dining area where there are more pedestrians around.  Since traffic light wasn't ready, I had to wait at the junction with full view of hosed legs.  I didn't take the path which passes a beautician where the girls (sometimes in opaques or sheer hose) can be seen distributing flyers outside at certain hours; shall leave this to the next round.  I deliberately passed a taxi stand where a handful of commuters were waiting, a hosed OL in black pantyhose puffing away with her companion before I reached the traffic lights heading to my dining area.

Ordered my food, had my dinner (hosed legs in full view despite the familiar faces of the workers there) and made my way to library for some revision before classes.  From the journey after slipping into hose and berms, I took random visual scans around, walking naturally and noticed no one actually looked at my hosed legs.  During mealtime, I saw a bunch of male office workers seated beside me in a group dining; as I was done, I picked up my stuff, walked confidently pass them, passed working staff and a crowded traffic crossing where I came from.

Soon, I was in the library revising.  I chose a bench seat as the couches are more comfortable than high tablechair sets.  As I sat the edge of berms slided to half thigh, exposing my hosed legs more.  Librarians, library patrons walked past me and I wasn't bothered whether they will be looking at my hosed legs as I continue with my revision.

As I was about to go for classes, a big sized guy plonked himself on the same bench as me, flipping his book and muttered to himself in exclamation; I could make out things like "...first time.." in his spoken dialect; he may be looking in my direction and commenting about his "visual surprise" but I didn't bother.
Entered class as usual, went through lesson smoothly while hosed legs could be seen peeping back at me from below my own table area; my favourite classmate still didn't notice though we were sitting near in the small classroom.  Last to leave the class, noticing if my teacher spotted it but she didn't, moved out with other departing students and towards the subway interchange.  Passed a pub restaurant where many Caucasian patrons were seated near the walkway to the mall.

Didn't want to hurry though there was train leaving, hence that gave me additional exposure time till the next train arrived.  As I was waiting, I noticed an OL facing me, 3 gates ahead of me and possibly spotted my hosed legs but I wasn't bothered.

Boarded a pretty empty train to transit and stood near the grabpole, across the transit station and then a crowded train homebound.  No one in the train bothered to look (based on my surveillance intel).  As I was reaching the transit station at my hometown, a lady took the empty seat infront of me where my hosed legs are at full view (she was glued to her phone), while a man, alighting, seemingly took glances at my hosed legs.

Caught the sight of a lady seated at the corner through glass reflection, and noticed she was looking at my hosed legs direction.  Didnt bother and once again, took the central area as train was reaching my station.  Ascended the crowded central escalator to LRT platform and got stuck at the express lane due to the commuting crowd.  That gave me some time of exposure and I heard a PRC lady behind me talking about "pantyhose looking odd", probably at the sight of my hosed legs.

Entered the LRT and took stand near the exit door.  Despite having hosed legs at full view of a few lady passengers, none of them were looking.

Took a regular paced walk from LRT, passing pedestrian walkways without attracting weird glances, and home James

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Additional Silky Exposure

Off work earlier as usual; hence I went to the nearby foodcourt's Gent's to change into casual wear so as to avoid being spotted by colleagues who finish around my timing.

Time to decommission another pair of black drugstore housebrand hose which has served me well for almost 20 wears which I wear under workpants.  Decided to show more hosed legs today by wearing a low back loafers and no-show socks.  Slipped into my favourite Propeds Elegant All Sheers Support Pantyhose, Beige along with above knee berms and walked out after getting that "heaty face sensation" off.

Walked across the library, passing walking pedestrians and those sitting at benches outside sheltered area and waited at the traffic light to my restocking zone.  Did a quick visual scan across and got busy on my phone; no one spotted my hosed legs.   Once lights turn green, I moved across with normal pace, passing young teriary girls, boys, working class and subsequently some diners seated at restaurants just along the walkway, right into the mall without anyone spotting my hosed legs.

Took the escalator up; this time I decided not to walk up quickly but allowed it to bring me to the next level.  There were OLs behind me who could immediately spot my hosed legs but it didn't bother me.  Went on to my regular store to stock up more of these hose I'm wearing since it's already a "spot on" style and color to my preference; didn't spend alot of time at the hosiery section as I already knew what I needed so it was a quick pick and go.  At the cashier, there was an elderly family but none of them were bothered spotting my hosed legs.

After paying (served by a sweet looking girl who appears to be a tertiary student), I walked past the main areas where female sales promoters could be seen before exiting the store; slow strolls to the escalator down to run some errands before taking the subway; queued behind a Malay couple while the lady was facing me as her partner was using the machine; there was another OL queuing for other ATMs beside me, at a distance where my legs could be seen in full view.  When both were done, none of them noticed my legs and so I did my stuff and headed for the subway.

Walked through the interchange, climbing stairs without hurrying in worry to be spotted in hosed legs, I did another visual scan around me quickly as I walked up to the platform.  Not the least uncrowded but I wasn't bothered and went to my usual gate.  While I was waiting for the train, I noticed a middle aged OL on the other side looking in my direction; she could be looking at my hosed legs but no matter.

During the trainride, visual scanned randomly and noticed no one was looking at my legs; not even the OLs sitting at the door seats facing me as I was standing at the inactive door side.  I chose this position as it was in full view of anyone who walked in to gain confidence.  As train was reaching my destination, walked nearer to door, stood in the middle section near the grab poles (an even more full view position) till the doors opened.

Walked naturally out, took my time walking up the "express" side of the escalator as it was a long way up at the transit station, reaching the LRT platform.  During the train ride, there was a middle-aged man standing facing me where he could see my hosed legs but I noticed he wasn't bothered.  Upon exiting, walked pass an OL (I noticed yarn color made my legs look a little tan under the warm lighting), passed the exit gates and crossing roads, other pedestrians who were completely oblivious to my hosed legs.

Took my time to open mailbox and got a vacant lift ready, home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.