I hate my legs, so I wear fishnets. I don't even like pantyhose because they only make make my ham hocks shinier. Pantyhose are great when you don't have even color, need more color, or want some support. For me, I like total reshaping and binding so I go with those professional quality fishnets.
They also disguise mosquito bites and bruises fairly well
I agree that you should do whatever makes you more comfortable. I feel much more confident when my legs are bound by powerful elastics.