Q&A for How to Buy Pantyhose for Men

Yes, as long as they have proper support. Compression or gradient hose can be helpful for preventing blood clots, reducing swelling, and managing the symptoms of circulatory conditions such as varicose veins.

Some men like the way they look or feel. Others wear them for practical reasons, such as keeping them warm in cold outdoor conditions, as protection against leeches and other pests, or to prevent chafing.

Of course! There is nothing wrong with a man wearing pantyhose. Men have been wearing nylon pantyhose for many reasons—both practical and fashionable—since they were invented in the 1950s.

Yes. Wear fine hosiery gloves when putting on your pantyhose, and have a good pedicure. Moisturizer on your feet is another preventive measure to avoid runs.

Of course! The back seam is such a nice touch, and it also lets people know you are comfortable with your pantyhose choices.

Most pantyhose are quite stretchy and will fit almost anyone well. If you're exceptionally short or tall, measure the inseam and look for shorter or longer pantyhose.

It's hard to say until you buy and try. Microfibre 3D is fine as long as you pick the right size. The most problematic area is you genitals, so leave some place for them and don't wear the hose too high. Use ones with a small crotch for comfort. Gatta Florence 50 DEN is great, and so are Orirose cotton pantyhose.

Yes. You'll have to choose carefully the kind of tights (footed or footless), the material, and the thickness. I suggest footless tights, thickness about 80-200 den, and polyamide or polyester material, but it depends on the weather and your activity level. It's better to wear a pair of footless tights (or leggings) because you can still wear socks without becoming overheated.

Know your height and weight before you go to the store. Write down what style you need or want. When you get to the store, check out the brands they got look on the back for sizing charts. It will show a graph with different sizes according to heights and weights. When you come across the match for your height and weight, that is the size you get. If you are on the borderline of two sizes, get the larger size because they'll be more comfortable. Never get a size smaller than you are or you'll get rips runs etc in the pantyhose and you will feel truly uncomfortable. If you are on the borderline, get the next size up to get a comfortable fit. The same thing applies for online purchases too.

Yes, you can if you wish to.

Just the same way as you normally would as if you were wearing them for anything else. There s no other special way. However, consider the comfort level as they may cause you to feel itchy and hot when you sweat too much during play and they may pinch around your waist area.

Yes. Genuine male hose are designed with a bit of extra fabric in the front area. They may also have a more substantial fabric knit for comfort. Some even have a fly, because the waistband my go over the belt line, which is useful in case you need to access your plumbing without the need to undo your belt and drop your trousers.

Get the Large size. They should fit just right. To be safe, buy a single pair of tights for any particular brand and try it on before buying more in that brand. Also, read the sizing labels on the back of most tights. Be careful not to overspend on tights -- they're an accessory, not a collectable.

The best solution would be to use online shopping to find a specialist store catering to larger sizes. Going online will allow you to source larger pantyhose from anywhere in the world, so you're likely to find just the sizes that suit your needs.

Yes, you can. FF (full fashioned) stockings and pantyhose have a back seam and usually reinforced heel and toe. These will show between your pants and shoes, which is part of the fun of wearing them.

You can buy any type of pantyhose you wish. You can either go to a store or buy online. Buying online has two advantages--you have the privacy of knowing people aren't staring at you, and you have a greater selection. On the other hand, going to a store means you'll have your pantyhose immediately and can choose what appears best. What kind of selection can you find? That depends on your size, and when and where you shop. In hosiery, selection constantly changes, and it helps to be persistent. If you don't find what you like, come back another day or try a different vendor.

Pantyhose is usually sold in such stores as supermarkets, lingerie boutiques, dollar stores, stores catering to dress-ups, department or box stores, and fashion stores that include accessories. You can also search online shopping options.

If you're going to wear sheer hose, shaving your legs frequently (start with once a week) is a good idea for three reasons. First of all, hair under sheer hose just looks unsightly--neither masculine or feminine, it just looks like bad grooming. Secondly, hair can poke through your hose (uncomfortable!). Third, hair can cause your hose to run. This is particularly true if you shave your legs, but not often enough; when you shave your legs, the hairs get sharp, rough ends. If they grow long enough to tangle with the hose, they can tear your pantyhose.

Yes you can. It is preferable for overall comfort and look to give yourself a good leg shave in the shower, especially if the hose will be worn without trousers. Under a pair of any type of pants, itching could be a problem as well if leg hair isn't removed. Finally, overall weather conditions and type of activity will become a deciding factor in choosing or not to wear nylons all day, as well as the choice of ''denier'' type (lower to higher numerical value, from sheer to opaque tights) as a result.

Women's pantyhose provides a tighter, snugger fit around the crotch, which is what I also prefer.

Pantyhose designed for men are typically a little more expensive, so I usually go with women's pantyhose. My favorite brand and style are Hanes Sheer Energy medium support and Hanes Sheer Energy active support, which are full-support pantyhose.

Use the chart at the start of the article to measure your size against.