Knee highs
Hosiery reaching from the toe to below the knee; held up by elastic tops (rather than garters).
Matte
Stockings or pantyhose with a lusterless finish.
Opaque
Thick, informal hosiery.
Pantyhose
One-piece, waist-high garment consisting of panty and stockings.
Reinforced
Portion of hosiery (most often the toe) made more durable with heavy yarns.
Sandalfoot (or Sandaltoe)
Portion of hosiery (most often the toe) made more durable with heavy yarns.
Seamless
Hosiery with no visible seaming.
Sheers
Semi-transparent hosiery.
Stockings
Close-fitting, elastic hosiery that covers the foot and lower part of the leg. Requires garter or garter belt; best for dropped-waist wedding dresses.
Thigh-highs
Hosiery that reaches from toe to thigh. Held up by sewn-in elasticized bands; garter belt optional.
Tights
Thick hosiery worn in winter.
