Pantyhose is one of the most popular types of lingerie and most common alternatives to having bare legs.  Unlike stockings, pantyhose come with an upper-section or girdle, that wraps around the midsection eliminating the need for garters.  Pantyhose comes in a variety of sizes and is also available in many different styles including fishnet and crotchless just to name a few.

Stockings, also known as thigh highs, are a tight fitting lingerie item providing coverage from the foot to the thigh.  Stockings accentuate a women's legs.  The majority ofstockings are made from nylon or even a fishnet material.  Stockings often have more detail than pantyhose and are considered far more sexier.  They are easier to put on and take off since they do not go past the thighs.  Stockings with garters are very popular as sexy lingerie and are commonplace for weddings as sexy bridal lingerie or elegant bridal lingerie.

Bodystockings are like leotards and are sometimes called cat suits.  Typically bodystockings have long legs and long sleeves, but may have long, short or no sleeves at all.  The fabrics one sees typically for these are sheer similar to those used for tights and stockings or from fishnet material.  Many people consider bodystockings to be erotic garments.