The most prominent narrative connection is the character from the anime Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt .

Romantic literature frequently uses hosiery and leg-related imagery to establish character archetypes:

: Stocking has a complex, often antagonistic yet codependent relationship with her sister, Panty .

: The "Leg Hug" or intertwined legs while sleeping is a non-verbal sign of deep emotional and sexual connection, suggesting that a couple’s lives are functionally intertwined.

: Clothing like seamed hosiery or garter belts is often used in media to represent the "dominatrix" archetype—a woman who holds total narrative and sexual power in a relationship.

: Brands like Legs Stories market pantyhose under themes like "Romantic Woman," using names such as "Rosa Polvere" (Dusty Rose) to evoke specific romantic moods through color and texture.

In broader romantic contexts, stockings often serve as a "spice" or a symbolic boundary between public and private personas.

: Thigh-high stockings are frequently cited as a tool for "spicing up" an existing sex life. Their appearance in a relationship can signal a transition into a more sexually adventurous phase.