Outdoor Hose Report - Showing it More Black

The last work day of this week, hence I decided to have an early lunch outside and experiment more hosed leg exposure with these new shorts.

Slipped into the one and only pair of Funfit Seamless Pantyhose, Black, that I have been keeping for awhile, and matched off with Uniqlo women's Airism pile lounge shorts, navy, and Muji sneakers.  The hose took sometime to adjust as there are radial lines after putting them on; since it's black, any uneven of yarn due to improper wearing will be visible right away, so a little practice is needed.

Seamlessly Black - Ready to go.

Had a quick lunch at a moderately crowded coffeeshop nearby, took a short walk to hitch a bus to the town centre.  There were construction workers nearby and many of them walked past without noticing; and so does a couple of elderly women who were at the same bus stop as I was.

Black hosed and softly cuddled legs while waiting for bus.

The yarn looks paler in the daylight that in shelter, so it felt alright.  Being an even shorter pair of shorts, a little practice is needed to get used to the hosed and be seen set up with maximum hosed leg exposure.

Interesting radial lines - these are not patterned hosiery.

Upon reaching the destination, took my usual walk, past some couples, young and elderly women and no unusual stares were noticed, so I proceeded on to the world of books.  I had to pass a couple of beauty parlours and sort of shops, so there I went, passing by female workers in the shop while disregarding any possible stares.  As I reached the world of books, no seats were available in the quieter corners of the reading area, so I had to take the empty seat which was just visible upon reaching the entrance; it was also in a place where people could be seen walking around , like a junction in the facility.

No matter; used my laptop, with black hosed legs in full view of everyone till I had to get back for some errands after receiving news on my cellphone.  Packed my stuff, headed down the escalator (this was also another crowded area) and took to the monorail platform to get back.  Walked past oncoming pedestrians, without any noticable eyestares and soon, home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Blacking it On

Been waiting for this trade show where I can get myself a little reward.  Since it's beginning in the late morning, I got myself well-prepared for this trip and gonna go all out in blacks.

Slipped on a pair of Su.Soku Extra Support Pantyhose, Color 80 (Black), with Uniqlo women's relaco shorts, navy and Power Play On shoes; these shoes are pretty well done so it's about time.  The yarn seemed darker than most of the 20 denier hose I have worn so far, yet gives a good, solid enhancement, with support for the legs.  The first pair of sneakers from Muji didn't feel too comfortable, so I swopped to the former.

More black sheered legs exposed - shoes weren't that comfy, sadly.

Took a walk with regular pace, passed a few folks near the neighbourhood, made a crossing to the bus stop I have to transit by; this trip is 3 bus' worth so it'll give me good ample "exposure" at the bus stops, and the potentially crowded exhibition hall later.

The bus ride was quite jiffy, and I had to transit by walking to another bus stop which is nearby as identical bus services serves different routes, hence I made a short walk, passing by waiting passengers from the alighting stop, to the waiting stop.  Throughout this walk, I noticed everyone was either preoccupied with waiting for buses, or fiddling with their smartphones so no one seemed to bother much.  Even so at the next bus stop; probably because I was also standing in the corner of the sheltered area as it was a sweltering hour of the day; maybe someone from the back is staring, but heck it.

More black sheered legs exposed - Much more comfy walking!

Sweltering hot even under the shade - Looking pretty dark.

Upon reaching the trade show destination, I had to take a short walk, crossing the parking area, passed some on coming patrons at the show exiting, and finally reached the exhibition area.  Found the booth where I wanted to get what I wanted, got it, paid and left.  As I was walking to the collection point, I was approached by a lady who was promoting some credit cards but I turned her down as usual; and then by another lady who offered complimentary coffee for patrons at the show, but I too, declined as I wanted to get back home.

Black in the bus.  Much more cooler and comfortable here.

Passed a few exhibitor staffs (mostly guys) who were either stationed in their booths without customers, and took my exit out.  Took the overhead bridge to start transiting buses back home.  Even along the transit bus stops home, no one bothered much so it was pretty good.  After about an hour's journey,  walked to my place, and home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Grey-sporty

There's an anniversary sale going on in a local departmental store, so it's a good time for me grab a couple more of the Sarah Borghi Trendy 40 pantyhose that I first and enjoyably experienced wearing sometime back.

Since I'm done with things for the day, I decided to head out after dinner for a grab-and-go trip.  Slipped into a pair of Propeds Sheer Support Pantyhose, Smoky Pearl shade, with Cotton On women's sporty shorts, Sage, and Emblem walking shoes.

Silvery hosed and ready to set off.

Took a regular walk to the bus stop; the hosed legs look a little glossy in the evening with a silvery hint, yet flattering as it's a warmer shade as compared toe the VOLA's grey shade.  Transited via the regular bus routes which was quite jiffy and reached the shopping mall.  No special sightings despite the shorts being much shorter than some of the women's shorts I've worn, yet still looking neutral.

I took time to rummage through the hosiery section, unfortunately I wasn't able to find all my purchase in the size I wanted, so I settled for TG3 and 4 (former being my perfect size) in Sabbia and Duna shades respectively.

Silvery soft in the bus - heading to the mall.

Silvery soft in the bus - while heading back.

 After I was done, made my way back.  The hosed legs appear pretty natural even under electrical light - grey's a tricky shade and can deviate visually under electrical light, but not this shade, which is a good thing.

Took a short walk after all the transits, home James with the new hosiery.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Midnight Townwalk

Since I discovered the comfort of the Sarah Borghi Trendy 40s, I decided to go on a futher journey today - into the busy shopping district.

Slipped into a pair of Propeds Elegant All Sheers, Midnight shade, along with Cotton On women's Farrah shorts, Black, and Power Play-On shoes.  Took the metro, and reached this place by early afternoon.  As I took the monorail and subway, the folks were also usually occupied with their own stuff; walked through the crowded areas, crossed the busy, bright sun-lit street to the store which carries these, and it was a pretty small range.  There were staff working there but none of them approached to offer assistance, which is alright, as I knew what I wanted.

The shade of this hose is less tricky as compared to greys, though it can look a little light through my phone's camera.

Midnight sheered legs ready to set off.

I took an alterative route home after the extensive walk, by transiting to a direct bus at another metro station.  As I was queuing up for the bus at the terminal, a woman in black hose queued right after me and sat in the waiting bay just beside me.  Caught her glancing at my hosed legs and off her eyes went to check out the bus arrival.  I was not nervous, but glad that it was noticed in some ways.


After a short ride, I've reached my hometown.  Walked through the estate, home James.

A hint of sheen in the bus.

While waiting for the train home.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Shortening it Black

Since the recent pickups of a few women's summer shorts from Cotton On, I've become more confident and starting to get used to hosing out in offskin shades.  So that's what I'm gonna do today.

Considering the length of these shorts being much shorter than men's range, it's time to tap on the sheer to waist hose again.  And I've just realised that in my active black hose, none of them are sheer to waist, except for the Funfit Seamless.  Since I have a few lying around, it's a good time to just get them off the pack, and wear them directly.

I recall Funfit's yarns are a little delicate, so I made sure that proper care is done on the feet and hands so as to preserve the longevity, since it's a "direct pack to wear" measure this time.

Ready to Black-Hose Go.

Today's slipon for hoseout is the Funfit Nude Sheer to Waist Support pantyhose, Black, which , though are sheer to waists, do have a very faint panty-leg joint which still works well with these black Farrah shorts.   Took it out with my escooter to a nearby park for some hobby activities.  Zipped past a construction site and none of the workers paid attention to my black hosed legs in broad daylight.  And while in the park, I saw other users but none of them took notice of it.  No matter.

Black and Green in the park.

Though it's a cloudy day, it's still hot, and I get mosquito attacks for awhile till I decided that the attacks were enough and I quickly headed back to bath those legs, and get medication on to prevent infection or any scarring.  Quite a short hoseout, but I do enjoy it pretty much for the first part.

There's still sometime before dinner; so after a washup, I slipped into these black Farrah shorts and the same black hose again, headed out to the metro in these, to a mall at nearby town; it was just a stop away, against the direction which was crowded, so the cabin was rather empty when I entered.  Took my seat and soon reached the mall where I picked up a couple of tops which were on sale, and headed back; the black hosed legs remained in full view of all when I walked.  As I passed through the gantry on the boarding station, I noticed a schoolgirl glancing at my hosed legs as she was exiting the station and that was about it.

Black Crossed in the metro.

Took the regular walk back, passing pedestrians and home James.

Hosed Mission successful.

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: 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 - 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 - 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.

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 - Chocolately Nyloned

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home James, Hosed Mission Successful.  

Outdoor Hose Report - Off the Skin Shade, Nightwalk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hosed mission successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Off the Skin Shade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

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.