Outdoor Hose Report: Lightening the Silver Hosed Lining

It's a sunny day, hence I decided to pay a visit to a landmark which will be diminishing from Singapore's history since it came alive in 1977.  Since it's a sunny day, and I've gained confidence in having grey hose out, I decided to go a little lighter; so I slipped into a pair of Queentex pantyhose, Color 3, which has a much softer yarn compared to Propeds  The panty felt alright after just wearing so I just left it as it is without a need for reinforce hold.

Took the metro and went through places with large crowds.  I didn't notice any unusual sightings, but just took stand in between cabins or at places where there are available standing spots, since the metro was a little packed at this timing.

Reached this place during lunch hour but since I was already there, after walking through crowds, and waited at a crowded trafffic junction.  Took a normal paced crossing an didn''t bother if the opposite pedestrians were taking any second glances to me.

I decided to explore to my heart's content and settle for a late lunch since I might not be able to finish it early if I came by later.  Since stairways were all shut, I managed to use the still operating elevator to get to the famous deck area, where I saw many folks paying this place a visit.  Walked around, passing folks in broad daylight in these pale shaded hose and did what I had to do.

After I was done with exploration, I took the crossing to another busy area, to have a late lunch.  Since there wasn't anything much to choose from here, I moved on after doing a brief stopover to arrange my bags' content.  Meal seeking folks were busy so one actually took a second at me.

Found the place I wanted to eat, having to cross the same road twice since I had to drop by an ATM to reload.  Crowds of shoppers were busy minding their own business and it didn't occur as an issue for me to be in these offskin shade hose in the area.  After eating, I decided to hunt for some clothes at a ladies' range, since I needed some legwear for my exercise regime, as the regular brand I patronized, didn't have much choices.  I had to get something to find the right fit before committing further patronizing.

After rummaging through the sports section for thee legwear, I wasn't confident that the small size will fit me, hence I decided to visit the next outlet via foot, since it was within the same district.  Walked through the busy streets, crossing through large crowds at junctions and walking through the main pavement where my hosed legs are put in full view, especially for those sitting at benches made along the pavement.

Went though the selection in this range, while other female shoppers minded their own business.  Found what I needed, made my payment before heading off to meet partner in the area.

Accompanied her to browse what she wanted, walking through crowds of female shoppers, without worrying about who's gonna look.

After we were done, dined and made our way back, walking through more crowds before getting out bus.  Partner had commented about my legs looking very fair, but I shared teh basics about hosing out is how good (or bad) attire shade - hose combination makes a difference.

Long and fruitful day indeed.  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: 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.

The Remote Hosed Journey so far

Been a week since I have been in a more remote area since that office move.  Things are settling in, looking for new places to change out for the post work hoseout while thinking of how far I can go in shades.  Looking at the area being a clustered business area, the efficiency in the elevator, the furthest I could go should just be Nutmeg shade which give a warm greyish, flattering look to my legs.

Explored the mall within the 1st day of posting here; unfortunately, there aren't any stores selling hosiery, so I didn't have the opportunity to window shop/restock.  It doesn't matter for now as I have adequate stockups in my hosiery stash that can last me a long time as long as I maintain them well.

So far, it hasn't been too bad when I hosed out in skintone shades from the nearest changing facility in office.  

Taking the regular route to the bus stop was still alright when I stick to skintone shade, but I could try a day in Nutmeg shade and see how it goes.  Smoky Pearl should stay out for awhile until the entire area is analysed.

There are a few good clothing stores which I can expand my legwear styles via leggings so I managed to grab a couple of pairs for a good deal for a start.  Will be reviewing these in a separate entry as I merge them with hosiery in time to come.

Meanwhile, lets' continue to assess the area and see how I can go about my hoseout walks after work.

Outdoor Hose Report - Drizzly Wrapup

The last day of the work week and welcomed by a drizzly rainy.  As it is one of the earlier out days in this remote location, I went on with the last hoseout for this week.  Found a Gents in the office tower and made my change there.  Today's hoseout is in a pair of Funfit Suntan shade sheer to waist pantyhose with beige berms and green striped top.

Took the walk out in the nearest proximity from the "hostile area", which isn't flagged as such today being the fact I am not in offskin shade hose.  Walked past the pretty crowded 1st level which are lined with eateries, commuting office workers and took my path to take my transport home.  There was a slight drizzle, so probably that's one reason no one noticed my hosed legs, or possibly that everyone's busy making their way around.  The moment of walking through clusters of office workers felt like bravely hosing out in CBD, as this place is identical with the setup.

Walked to the bus stop, through a mall, which is packed with commuting workers, boarded the bus which took me direct to a transiting hometown.  The bus was already less crowded by the time I reached my destination.   As it is a skintone shade, it's less prominent, but there is a higher gloss at certain angles as compared to Proepeds.

Transited via a train to my hometown, crossing roads and pedestrians in the wet weather, and soon, home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Extended Outdoor Hoseout

Since the workplace will be relocated somewhere a little remote, this means that more time will be dedicated to a longer hoseout after work.

The travel time will be extended considerably; first of all, to familiar myself with the environment, where I can change out to casuals conveniently, and the shade tolerance of hose since this is an area which technically is "hostile", and the fastest way out is only by the solo subway station which serves the area.

Longer journeys can also mean that I can possibly have more time getting this blog updated with what's mentally jotted but yet to be published.  Keep reading and I'll fill these entries up.

Outdoor Hose Report - Quiet Hosed Evening

An evening where partner had dinner appointment with colleagues so I had to find my own program after work.  After the routine fitness regime, I decided to head out since the mall in hometown had absolutely nothing much to see, though it was a short duration before the shop I intend to visit, will close.  Been looking around for some casual leggings as trousers, which could form my next outdoor attire, complete with hosiery.

Wore a ribbed blue top, Propeds Elegant All Sheers, Beige shade, with pale blue linen berms, matched off with Flips Bare Pinstripe Denim blue boat shoes and took the subway to the nearby town.  It's surprising to see quite a number of people around, though some of the shops are already closing pretty soon.  Went to the shop I wanted to drop by, but found the leggings of too small a fit for me, hence decided to walk aorund to another shop.  The variety of leggings there too, are limited, hence I didnt manage to get anything even after hearing the pre-closure annoucement.

Moved off to another area and found nothing I am looking for, so i guess, it was more like a reccee trip rather than fruitless.  Considering the time I had dropped by, it probably wasn't too adequate for any extensive shopping or hosewalk.  Anyhow, walking around at this hour in hose openly is a great experience.   And it definitely feels great to be wearing them out freely.

Short trip done, took the subway back and a short walk brought me back home.  Not much crowds seen in my hometown as most are either home or out in downtown for a Saturday evening.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Work on Mobile and Hosed

One of the earlier Saturday mornings that I headed out and waited to a cafe while partner is on a periodical short term work on a non-official working day.  Since I had the attire for the evening's short hose walk worn for a short period, I decided to use back the same attire and hose.   So I had my Propeds Elegant All Sheers in Beige shade, matched with a ribbed blue top, pale blue linen berms and Flips Bare Pinstripe Denim blue boat shoes.

It was a rather sunny morning when we headed out so my hosed legs were soft to the look under the bright sunlight; it was meant to be a light shade look since that was the overall appearance.

Took the subway down to town, settled myself with an ice blended drink in a quiet corner of the cafe and did some work remotely.  It was a quiet morning considering this wasn't a workng day for most people, hence I was probaly the 3rd customer when I found my way in.  A couple of cleaning staff of the main building could be seen moving around outside; with the clear glass panel of the cafe, my hosed legs can't be hidden from anywhere, though far much less in the train.

After partner was done with work, we headed down to a famous stall for some local old trade food; past a few pedestrians after crossing the main junction near her workplace, trotted through a few pavements and found the place to eat.  It was early but was getting crowded due the fame and popularity of the food served here.  Once done with lunch, walked over to a place for some desserts before heading the way back via an interlinked bus route to the main subway line.  In both subway directions, I had to stand in the middle between the 2 seated rows in the cabin; that put my hosed legs in full view of those seated behind me, as there were barely any passengers standing in the same area as I do.  That didn't bother me as it was already a regular attire for me when I am outdoors.

Upon arrival in hometown, ran some errands at the grocers before heading home.  It was a good half day out with lots of hosed legs exposure, without worrying or bothering who will notice it.  A short walk and home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Grey for a Change

One of the usual Mondays at work, but decided to something different for the offskin shade hoseout after work.  Usually I’ll start the week with an offskin shade such as the Nutmeg shade Propeds Sheer Supports, but this time round, I decided to swap the day of grey hose.

Matched the Smoky Pearl shade with my regular attire (picture hyperlink via Flickr for white muscle tee with vertical stripes berms) at the Gents’ outside the “hostile area” while taking an alternative route.  The weather’s been sunnier lately hence this shade makes the legs look rather flattering.  Unlike Sparrow, which is a little too heavy and pallid, this is the 2nd shade after Nutmeg which I personally liked.

Took the alternative route and stopped at a crowded traffic junction.  As it was an evening sun, the heatiness isn’t so blazing, yet bright and comfortable.  Hence, sunnies are not required, and I’ve got used to wearing offskin shade hosiery without hiding my eyes.  Afterall, hosing out and meant to be seen should be part and parcel of regular dressing since I started this.

As usual, there were a handful of students, working class who finishes earlier like me, and some others who are probably retires or homemakers, as well as tourists.  There were a couple of Caucasians standing near me; green man on, overtook a couple of slower walkers, passed oncoming pedestrians and soon, reached the subway.  There were a couple of females distributing flyers but they probably didn’t notice I was grey-hosed.  Down the escalator, past a few shops, more oncoming commuters and boarded the metro at my regular gate.  As I reached the station of main line back, I took the stand near the door, and could sense the guy standing near was taking an extended glance at my grey hosed legs.  That didn’t matter, as I was occupied on my phone, and proceeded to walk out as usual, transiting and reaching my hometown. 

Waited at the light rail platform without any special notice and soon, I was taking a walk home, passing a school and pedestrians.  A short walk and home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Browning it Longer

A mundane day of work done and here's the moment I've been waiting or - hosing out, and this time, back to the Propeds Sheer Support, Chocolate shade, matched with long sleeved casual shirt, Uniqlo Airism lounge shorts in blue camoflauge and heavy look walking shoes.  I had brought a pair which looks Taupe in shade, but the material and yarn construction suggests that they won't hold up well after putting them on.

Took the alternative route as usual - a standard practice when I am in offskin shade hose.  Passed a large open area and avoided a scam chairty worker by shutting him off, made my way towards the traffic light and stood ant the area nearest to the road.  There were many commuters who arrived after me but that didn't matter.  The sun this evening was brighter yet casting a warmer light, which made my chocolate shaded legs look warmer.

Crossed the road and passed oncoming commuters which most were tertiary students (their more trendy dressing served as a guide), headed to the nearby hawker centre for an early refuelling since I won't have dinner company tonight.  Took the overhead tunnel, passed many off duty crowd and students roaming through the mall and found my way out from the other side of the road.  Took my usual route to the hawker centre, had my meal and exited through a rickshaw rider-infested area which I didn't bother if they were looking at my hosed legs.

Soon, I made my way through the tunnel and boarded the transiting train.  Working class commuters could be seen, but most of them are either engaged in their conversation or cellphones so there were no extended staring noticed.  The length of this shorts/pants are afterall, made not to show so much skin, especially when I'm in offskin shades.

Feeling pretty confient today so far since I made my way around openly without sunnies.  This shade proved much better as compared to Sparrow, which matching gets a little tricky.  The ride on the main route was quite alright since there aren't much space around for my hosed legs to be seen.   In any case, I have already made it a point for the hosiery to be seen with my attire hence I'm not a little worried about this getting seen.

Took the walk openly across the road after reaching my hometown, passing bicycle squads of foreign labor workers, home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

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.

Outdoor Hose Report - Possible Notice

Another busy day done with night classes, hence headed for dinner after the quick changeup, into Elegance Creations Support Tights, BE4 shade with pale red line berms, doublerolled up, complete with Flips Bare Classic Grey boat shoes.

Went to the world of books for my usual revision.  As the tables were usually occupied, I took the reading singular couch as it was of a more suitable position for reading/writing.  Althought the neutral white light illuminated my hosed legs well, everyone was engaged with their own reading, hence even though there were people walking past, none took notice.

Today's lesson required some description of our seatmates' attire, hence I got a little concerned as I have been hosing up for quite sometime since I started classes.  Anyhow, that section went by smoothly without my seatmate having to describe that garment I wore, or at least, it was unnoticeable.

Phew, what a closed, hosed shave; at the back of my mind I thought, no one probably will take notice.  As I was seated at the back row, exiting the class required me to walk through the narrow centre aisle, but even my female teacher and classmates didn't give any unusual glances when I moved out, hence I presumed it was all good.

Took the usual walk to the subway station passing crowds of late hour commuters and tourists, through the ride and then the slow walk home.  Everyone was as usual, engaged in conversations or their smart devices so there werent anything unusual.

Up the unoccupied elevator after the pavement walk, home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Attire-Hose Color (Offskintone Hosiery)

Hello guys, I’m back with the next part of this topic. 
Skintone shades are generally easier to go about with anything.  Like the usual saying goes: ‘find a shade closest to your natural skintone’ works well for most of us, but for those who wish to optimize the full spectrum of what hosiery makers do, this will probably not apply.
In this part, we go to the “hose route less ventured” by most of us male hose wearers who are already comfortable and confident wearing skintone shade hosiery out with your berms or shorts.  Not forgetting those who cycle/jog with hosiery!
The offskin shades generally makes the legs stand out, so there are a few factors which we may want to consider when hosing out in these:
How brave are you?
What is the color look you want to portray (fashionastias come in!)?

I’ve learnt from a few experience male wearers that have done offskin shades confidently out, for example, Andreas, whose patterned offskin hosiery attire are simply awesome, especially for the conservative Asian society.  Check out his blog http://legwearfashionformen.blogspot.com

The idea I have here is to bring attention away from the legs rather than drawing to them, so white attire with black hosiery are definitely a no-no.  I’ll split into a couple of scenarios here for easier illustration:
Light Look
Propeds Sheer Support, Nutmeg, Smoky Pearl shade
For these pale shades hosiery, I’d match with the following attire:
Top:    Black Tee / Printed Black Crew Neck long sleeves with grey trims
Bottom:    Slimcut grey berms (default or rolled up depending on how much hosed legs you want to show)
Footwear:    Flips Bare Pin Stripe Denim boat shoes / CottonOn Emblem Grey Canvas loafers

Medium Look
Propeds Sheer Support, Chocolate
This shade is tricky hence I have only matched with the following so far during a trail:
Top:    Blue, Silver variant horizontal striped tee on black
Bottom:    Black with grey checked lines knee length cargos, default length.  Rolling up isn’t advisable in view of the hosiery shade
Footwear:    CottonOn Emblem Grey Canvas loafers

Dark Look
The darker shades in this spectrum consists of the following in my inventory:
Propeds Sheer Support, Sparrow, Shadow, Black
Womanderie Anti Embolism Pantyhose, Black

My best and probably the most daring was in the following attire with Propeds Sheer Supports in Black:
Top:    Blue, Silver variant horizontal striped tee on black
Bottom:    Su.Soku Seamless Ankle Length leggings, black
Footwear:    Power PlayOn slip on runners with neon linings

The last attire had a good way to bring attention away from the leg with the heavier and bulker looking shoes.

Attire-Hose Color (Skintone Hoisery)

Been talking more actively to like-minded male hose wearers in a common cyber community lately.  The topics range from correcting the Flickr hyperlink, leggings and color combination for attires with hosiery.
Today I’ll be a little more focused by talking about what I usually do when hosing out in public, attirewise.  As I’m not a fashionastia, my focus is usually on combination of colors on attire and foot wear to match the hosiery shade I wear out.  We’ll be sticking to the skintone spectrum this time round.
For example, if I’ve decided to look brighter on pale colors, the hosiery shade I’ll select will be in the Beige or identical range, which consists of the following hosiery:
Propeds Sheer Support / Elegant All Sheers, Beige Shade
Astigu Strength Support Pantyhose, Color 152
For these pale shades hosiery, I’d match with the following attire:
Top:    White muscle tee with grey trims
Bottom:    Pale blue linen berms (doublerolled up)
Footwear:    Wakai/Flips Bare Pin Stripe Denim boat shoes

Darker shade hosiery consists of the following in my inventory:
Propeds Sheer Support, Tan, Suntan
Propeds Elegant All Sheers, Suntan
Funfit Support Pantyhose, Suntan
Su.Soku Sheer Support Pantyhose, Color 803

For these pale shades hosiery, I’d match with the following attire:
Top:    Red  tee
Bottom:    Khaki berms with fine black dots (doublerolled up)
Footwear:    Wakai/Flips Bare Pin Stripe Denim boat shoes


The idea was to have the hosiery shade complimented with the overall attire.  More will be discussed in the next post so stay tuned!

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.

Offskin Shades Roundup

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

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

So far, the suitable shades in this range are:

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

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

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

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

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

Outdoor Hose Report - Warming it Off

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home James.  Hosed Mission Successful.

Hosetalk - Perception vs Conviction

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

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

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

Keep hosing up and stay confident!

Outdoor Hose Report - Off to the Grey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hosed Mission successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Greying it Lighter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Soon I was home.  

Hose Mission Successful.

The Grey Silky Area

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

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

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

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

Tinatin Gurchiani, movie director.  Image credit: Getty Images

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Here's one with a country touch:












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

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

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

Hose Review: Funfit Seamless Tights

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

Funfit Seamless Tights.
Image Courtesy of Lotsagetsngrabs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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