Once, namely in the 30s of the last century, this little thing was an integral part of every woman's wardrobe. Today, there is no urgent need as such for a garter belt. Rather, it can be attributed to a fetish, however, incredibly feminine and erotic. In this article, we will tell you what garter belts are, how to wear them and how to choose the right size.
Advantages of stockings over pantyhose
Like any thing, stockings can have both advantages and disadvantages. But since wearing this wardrobe item is not mandatory or forced, and has an alternative, we suggest considering only the advantages:
- Convenience. Unlike tights, stockings are convenient because they do not need to be removed and put on several times a day.
- Aesthetics. Stockings are almost invisible under trousers or skirts, as they do not have coarse seams. And this is their important difference in front of tights.
- Surge of female energy. It's amazing how beautiful underwear works on a lady. Wearing interesting stockings with a belt andbeautiful panties with a bra, she immediately transforms. There is self-confidence, a feeling of desire and delight.
- Many men are crazy about stockings. Which is also important and is a big plus.
Some tips on how to choose the right belt
If the above advantages of stockings over tights have convinced you, and the decision to wear them has already been made, then it's time to learn how to choose a garter belt.
The first thing to note is that you need to buy a belt before purchasing stockings. And only after choosing a convenient and practical belt, choose several pairs of stockings for it. The second rule is to consider what kind of underwear you plan to wear the belt with. Accordingly, the color is selected in such a way that it looks beautiful and harmonious in a compartment.

Ideally, a set of stockings and a belt should look solid, and not as if the belt is from a completely different "opera". The third rule of a successful purchase is again color. Before you buy a belt, think about what kind of clothes you are going to wear it under. If the bottom of your wardrobe advantage is light, then the belt should be white or cream.
How to choose the right size?
After the choice fell on a specific model, you need to know how to choose the right size for a garter belt. In fact, everything is simple here. In order to determine the size, you need to know the size of your panties or tights. As a rule, they coincide with the sizes of the belts. Of course, if possible, then trying on the purchase is not superfluous.will.

Holders on the belt
Another thing to consider when choosing a belt is the quantity and quality of the stocking holders attached to the belt. The more of them, the more securely the stockings will hold on your legs. Most often, manufacturers make 4 fasteners for a belt. If their number is greater, for example, 6 or 8, then such models can be attributed more to pin-up or retro garter belts.
Accessories on the belt
It is very important to look at the accessories of the belt, its color and material. It is desirable that it be identical to the color of the accessories on the linen. For example, if the fasteners at the garter belt are silver, then they should be the same for underwear. Otherwise, such a set will not look very good.
It is also worth paying attention to the material of the fittings. It comes in plastic and metal. Metal fasteners are more reliable and will last much longer. It often happens that they are painted in the color of the belt.

Checking that you have plastic or metal in front of you is as easy as shelling pears, for this you should slightly bend the mount. If it's bent, it's plastic.
Which fabric to choose a belt from?
When choosing a fabric for a belt, it is better to give preference to the highest quality materials. If this is lace, then it should be good, durable and high-quality lace. If atlas, then similarly.
It should be taken into account that the belt is in contact with the body for a long time and you should not save on it. Also, the fabric must have the propertystretch so that it is comfortable to move and sit in such a belt.
Waist or hips?
There are no hard and fast rules in this matter. The classic version involves wearing a belt at the waist. This is the most convenient option, since in this position it will not slide down. But if you are confident in yourself and are sure that the belt is held firmly, then you can wear it on your hips.
How to put on the belt?
First you need to decide what comes first - panties or a belt? In order to understand this, you need to take into account that putting the belt on underwear, you will no longer be able to easily remove the latter, since you will first have to unfasten the belt fasteners from the stockings. If the girdled panties do not overlap, the underwear can be worn last. But if the belt is covered by underpants, then, of course, it can only be worn from above.

Now let's figure out how to put on a garter belt. First you need to unfasten all the clips on the belt. Then put it on the waist or hips, buttoning it to the width you need. Remember that if the belt is on the hips, it should sit quite tight. Then, depending on the sequence in which you intend to put on underwear and belt, you need to wear one or the other.
By the way, it should be mentioned here that the stockings for wearing the belt should be without a rubber band on top, that is, they should be the most ordinary. There are different variations of stockings and the materials from which they are made, there will be one thing in common between them - the absence of a silicone strip.
Then put on themselvesstockings. This has to be done very, very carefully. After removing burrs (if any) and jewelry from fingers.
Then open the clasp, insert the lower part under the stocking, holding it with your hands. Cover the top of the stocking with the top part of the fastener and pull it up to fix it. Do the same manipulations with all fasteners.

After the stockings are in place, you can start adjusting the straps. The front belts should be set to a comfortable width. And for the rear there is a little trick. To adjust them, place your foot on a chair and tighten or loosen them to a comfortable distance. After that, stand up straight and check if the stockings fit comfortably on you. Ideally, they should not hang or crush. The best option when the stockings are slightly taut.
Variations of belts. What are the stores?
As mentioned above, there are so many options for women's garter belts today that the eyes simply run up from the variety. The most popular option is, perhaps, lace belts, white and black. The explanation is simple: it is these universal colors that are well suited for the simplest lace underwear. It does not take long to choose the right panty color and material combination.
An interesting option could be a belt in the form of a skirt. It looks very feminine and cute. Interestingly, the skirt can be either translucent or closed, made of leather or dense material.

Another popular belt iscombined version of panties with a belt. Perhaps this version is the most convenient.
If the belt is needed for a special occasion and its use will not be frequent, you can experiment and choose a very extravagant belt. For example, it can be a leather version with fringe or coarse rivets. Or opt for some bright belt, with animal print or rhinestones.
In general, show your imagination and bring some bright moments into your life and the life of your man. As you know, such experiments can only positively affect your female happiness, as well as cheer up and self-esteem!