Great write-up!! As much as I hate pantyhose, they’re my preferred option if I can’t go with bare legs.

I second the suggestion to buy a size larger (and taller). The worst part is a sagging crotch and a digging waistband. Depending on the way they’re built, I sometimes make tiny cuts in the waistband (like notches that don’t cut all the way through) to give a little extra stretch. It doesn’t look pretty but no one will see it and it helps smooth out the area.

Oh, and I’ve tried the crotchless kind and it felt like I was pissing my pants when I went to the washroom. Plus I felt nasty sitting on a public toilet seat with my pantyhose on. So I second your comments on those too ❤️