Outdoor Hose Report - Shortly Softly Glossed

A short outing for a dinner date after I was done with errands in the grey Su.Soku Supports.

Quick wash up, changed into a pair of Propeds Sheer Supports, in Serbia shade, with Uniqlo women's relaco shorts, grey shade and boat shoes. The configuration is very much the same except for the top and hose.

Took a short walk to the nearby mall for a simple meal; as I sat down at the table waiting for our food, a man with his family beside our table, busy with his kids, seemed to have noticed my hosed legs and was noticably turning at my direction while we sat on the same, outer side of the tables.

Changed seats after awhile as his kids were making too much noise, and I maintained a sideways seat to keep a lookout for the order.  By this time, that family had been pretty occupied with dining so I no longer see him turning around.

Had our quick meal, a short walkaround and then back home.   Short moment out hence the hosedl leg shots had to be done at home.

The soft cast of sheen that takes place only under artificial light.

Rear shot.

One of my favourite hosed leg poses when out.  Getting a good light source here.

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: 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.

Outdoor Hose Report - Warming it Off

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home James.  Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Off to the Grey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hosed Mission successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Greying it Lighter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Soon I was home.  

Hose Mission Successful.

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

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

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

Lift shot: One of the visual tests outdoors.

Hosed leg shot - Looking good and all set!

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

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

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

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

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

Barrier-Breaking Hose Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Chocolately Nyloned

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home James, Hosed Mission Successful.  

Outdoor Hose Report - Off the Skin Shade, Nightwalk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hosed mission successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Off the Skin Shade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Caffine Hosed Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home James.  

Hosed Mission Successful.

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.

Outdoor Hose Report - Maximum Hosed Exposure 1/2

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

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

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

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


Home James.  Hosed  Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Organize Hosing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hosed Mission Successful.

Outdoor Hose Report - Relaxed Repantyhosement

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hosed Mission Successful.

Hose Review - Propeds Sheer Support Pantyhose

Today I'm going to review the above pantyhose which I've tried.

Propeds Support Pantyhose. 
Image Courtesy of Lotsagetsngrabs

This pair of of pantyhose is packed neatly into a 2-pair pack, which makes it just right to carry a spare in case of emergencies.

Waistband
Regular soft and decently wide waistband that holds on to the body snugly.

Material
The yarn has a soft feel to the skin with a fine weaving, hence it doesn't grip the skin like with a claw-like sensation, like some drugstore housebrands.

Panty
This pantyhose features a regular, panty hence works well for regular wearing as it provides adequate support at the midsection, as well as a "one-piece solution" for the lower body.

Foot
Made with a reinforced toe, runs are protected at toe area of footwear, where most frictions occur.  The yarn is a little shiny despite being 20 denier, and yet appear thinner but having the same denier level with the Elegant All Sheers.

Support strength is just moderate and is just right for me.

It comes in various attractive tones to enhance the legs when worn so it will be just right for everyday wearing.

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

Conclusion
So far this is my favourite pantyhose.  Chose Beige as it matches my skintone best.

Outdoor Hose Report - Reading Confidence Course

Class day and ended work as usual with ample time for dinner, homework and hose replenishment. Since Nude tone was too pale after a couple of examination under white light, I decided to get a darker, and closest possible shade to my skintone.

After a quick dinner, went to BHG which was near my school, this is the 2nd 3rd time I'm using the samples, slipped my hands into the various tones such as Silk Beige and Beige; this time, I made sure the light wasn't blocked by own shadow(possibly why I didn't get the right shade the last time round) and chose carefully. There were female customers and staff walking past me, but they didn't bother about me (ears still having a little of that awkward warmth that faded off as time goes by). The suitable color turned out be beige, so I got the following:

Propeds Support Pantyhose (2 pair pack) Beige
Propeds Elegant Sheer Support Pantyhose x 2 pairs Beige

Went to the library's toilet to change into casuals with berms before heading down to the study area. As the hose wrapped over my legs, the first sight told me it was the right color. Done with changing, headed to the study area and did my revision. As the desks were all occupied, I had to take the couch that doesn't have proper support for writing, so that'll be the best exposed challenge.

As I was doing my work, I noticed that this pair of hose is a little shiny at steep angles which could be seen at close proximity. However, many walked past me without noticing(or at least to my awareness). While I walked into this area right in the corner, I tried evading some close proximity library users but later realized none of them were looking at my hosed legs, so I should just walk normally past these people.

After revision, I headed for classes; spotted a classmate infront of me so I carefully walked behind her; she was going to the ladies on1st floor so I went up to class at 2nd floor, entered classroom, sat at the first row. Teacher did not notice my hosed legs.

Favourite female classmate came later than me and sat beside me as usual...was a little concerned when she looked below table where her bag is to retrieve study materials and she didn't notice my hosed legs. Classes went on as usual, was the last to exit class and went to my usual busstop. Boarded my bus, transited at my usual subway station. No one took note of my legs.

Waited at my regular subway door(no more trying to take the farthest door to avoid detection), an OL and Indian lady came later to joij in the wait. Boarded a pretty populated train and stood near the door where a guu had his bulky bag near my feet. He alighted a few stations later, picking his bag right at my feet but didn't bother looking at my feet.

When I reached the transit station to LRT, I decided to take the central and most crowded escalator (confidence subcourse), walked past a man; he might be looking at my hosed legs when I had to stop due to those infront stopping.

Made it to the LRT, stood at door area facing a big group of commuters waiting for the alternating train. I wasn't bothered if they're looking at my hosed legs.

Reached my station, walked back to block, no one were spotted, home James.

Hosed Mission Successful.