Tights are the most common type of hosiery worn by women because they provide full coverage from the waist to the toes.

Tights are opaque, meaning they are not see-through, while stockings are sheer, meaning they are see-through.

Knee-highs are hosiery that covers the calf and knee, but not the entire leg.

Ankle socks are hosiery that covers the ankle and foot, but not the calf or knee.

Hosiery can be made from a variety of materials, including nylon, cotton, spandex, and a blend of these materials.

Denier measures the thickness of the hosiery, while gauge measures the number of stitches per inch.

40 denier is the most common denier for tights because it provides a good balance of sheerness and opacity.

15 gauge is the most common gauge for stockings because it provides a good balance of sheerness and durability.

Hosiery can come in a variety of patterns, including solid, striped, polka dot, and many others.

Hosiery can come in a variety of colors, including black, white, nude, and many others.

Hosiery can come in a variety of styles, including sheer, opaque, patterned, and many others.

There are many different brands of hosiery available, including Hanes, L'eggs, Spanx, and many others.

Hosiery should be hand washed in cold water and laid flat to dry.

Hosiery should be replaced every month or so, depending on how often they are worn.

Hosiery can be purchased at a variety of places, including department stores, drugstores, grocery stores, and online.