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Lowest denier tights

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(@reinspired)
Eminent Member     Dorset, United Kingdom
Joined: 7 months ago

Hi all, something has lit a spark recently, and I'm keen to make a few outfits. I've got quite hairy legs, and I'm not going to shave them (this is just a hobby for now). Can I wear any tights lighter than opaque and it not be obvious? I bought 15 denier last week and its quite obvious I have hairy legs. Whats the lowest denier I can get away with?

Thanks. 

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(@katiep)
Joined: 3 months ago

Reputable Member     Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 142

@reinspired Cat, become a cyclist its accepted to have shaved legs. Just a thought.

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(@alexina)
Joined: 1 year ago

Illustrious Member     Fife, United Kingdom
Posts: 2192

@reinspired 

I agree with the other girls, Cat, anything lower than 60 or 70 denier will show leg hair. I've never tried dance tights but I assume they'll be much the same denier except they're flesh coloured.

Anna @annaredhead makes a good point though, cyclists and swimmers can have hairless legs and, unless they're professionals, it's a hobby for them.

I would also say about shaving, waxing or using a surface grinder, try it, you'll love it and won't go back to hairy legs. There is NOTHING like fine denier tights, stockings or my personal favourite, real nylons on smooth, moisturised legs. 

There is a downside to fine deniers though, look at them the wrong way and they'll rip, ladder or otherwise be ruined! I paid nearly £13 for a pair of Gio nylons, got them on without catching, or putting a toe or fingernail through them and, as I slipped my foot into my lovely diamanté strap sandals, felt them catch and watched a tear run from toe to knee! I don't wear these sandals so much now 🙄.

Allie x

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Lady
(@kate24)
Joined: 9 years ago

Eminent Member     Arizona, United States of America
Posts: 16

@reinspired Use darker colors and at least 70 denier.

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(@harriette)
Joined: 2 years ago

Illustrious Member     Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4015

@reinspired Your profile doesn't have anything for me to go on, so I have to ask.

If you crossdress in public, how do you present yourself? If you don't go abroad in public, who is going to know that you shaved or whatever?

If you want thin enough stockings or pantyhose that they are somewhat transparent, at some point you are likely going to want to remove the hair. You can do this temporarily and let it regrow, to see how it goes. If anyone asks about it, just say that you were thinking about getting tattooed. I'd call that avoiding answering the question. Squirrel!

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Lady
(@cherylt)
Joined: 7 months ago

Prominent Member     Honesdale, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Posts: 485

@reinspired You could try something with a pattern.

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(@augustvaliant)
Noble Member     Long Island, New York, United States of America
Joined: 6 years ago

As someone who hasn't shaved her legs yet.... I find this an interesting topic. I "used the google" and according to an article on truly-fab, in order to hide hairy legs use opaque tights in the 60-80 denier range. I would imagine that if the color of the leg hair compared to the natural skin tone might affect this. Less contrast might mean a slightly lighter denier is possible?

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(@caroline2k)
Noble Member     Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Joined: 2 years ago

Sheer tights will show leg hair. If you want to wear lower deniers, you will have to layer them, and even then you'll not hide your leg hair completely.

The only solution really, is thick nude tights - something like dance tights, and then wear lower denier nylons on top.

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Lady
(@andreauk)
Honorable Member     CAMBRIDGE, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Joined: 7 years ago

Hi Cat, try dance tights, available on line they are quite thick but don't have the appearance of opaque tights, they should cover your hair and they will make your legs look fabulous!

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(@annaredhead)
Famed Member     Cornwall, United Kingdom
Joined: 11 months ago

The only solution would be dance tights or layering. I don't see that layering can be anything other than impractical unless you just want to get some photos.

Aside from that, either wear a long skirt or tights that are 80 dernier or more.

I run  and I see plenty of other male runners with smooth legs, also cyclists and swimmers go smooth.

 

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(@dianas1960)
Reputable Member     South Central, Indiana, United States of America
Joined: 9 years ago

I use dance tights but I also trim my leg hair to a Wahl level 3.  The shorter hair does not show as well under the tights but also does not look like a shave when drab.  I trim my arms to a 1 and use sunin hair lightener on them during the summer months so that I can wear shorter sleeves out

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Lady
(@kat9476)
Trusted Member     Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Joined: 4 years ago

You can either layer tights to cover the leg hair, try a nude with a dark pair over them. Or there are (nude) fleece lined tights with a pantyhose layer on top that are trending on socials , search “fake translucent “ online . Just got a pair on Amazon and they are great and warm - “fur” is out, lol! .I started with shaving years ago and have moved on to epilating my legs and arms(more time before regrowth and thins the hair) Nothing like having smooth freshly moisturized legs. 

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(@ab123)
Illustrious Member     Surrey, United Kingdom
Joined: 5 years ago

I 'covered' this in another thread and Katty is right  as those thermal leggings are good but the toes wear quickly. If you get a skin color opaque pair of tights in a flesh color then wear ordinary denier tights or stockings over a shade darker than the first pair it looks as if you are wearing them properly. 

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Lady
(@harriette)
Joined: 2 years ago

Illustrious Member     Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4015

@ab123 If sharp toenails are a problem, what about putting on a nude shoeliner first? They should help save them from ripping so easily. 

After trimming the nails, of course. I also round off the freshly cut edges.

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(@ab123)
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Illustrious Member     Surrey, United Kingdom
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@harriette The liner is quite thick protecting the stocking part. The stocking part is very weak and prone to rubbing and catches. A toe protector is a good idea though.

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(@wendyswift)
Noble Member     Alberta, Canada
Joined: 5 years ago

I wear tights only, and i also have hairy legs.  Not willing to shave my legs as I'm already occupied daily with shaving my face and genital area, I don't want another task on top of.

The lowest den is 70.  I find dance tights and normal tights are about the same, except dance tights feel way smoother.  I only use black or nude coloured, and if the den is high enough on the nude coloured the hairs won't show unless you look at it really really close, and I have black hair too against a light colour tights (again 70 den or above.  100 is ideal).

I've transitioned to body tights, I don't know the den of it but I suspect around 70, and my hairs don't show thru.

 

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Lady
(@harriette)
Joined: 2 years ago

Illustrious Member     Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4015

Posted by: @wendyswift

I wear tights only, and i also have hairy legs.  Not willing to shave my legs as I'm already occupied daily with shaving my face and genital area, I don't want another task on top of.

Would you consider eliminating your body hair permanently? 

 

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(@ashleigh)
Noble Member     Ocala, Florida, United States of America
Joined: 9 years ago

Good question. I’ve been shaving my legs for years now and have never heard any comments, positive or negative. I appreciate the advice given by so many ladies here. I suspect you will find a suitable solution. 

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Lady
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(@reinspired)
Eminent Member     Dorset, United Kingdom
Joined: 7 months ago

I bought 70 denier tights today and they look great. Thanks for all your help. 

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Lady
(@asteena)
Eminent Member     Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Joined: 12 months ago

I wear 2 pairs of 20 denier beige support pantyhose and this covers extremely well.  I will often add a third pair of sheer shiny pantyhose in either beige or black. See my photos in the black spotty dress, or blue one. These are wearing the 3 pairs. 

Cheers Asteena

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