What to look for when buying a garter belt?

Question

I've never worn a garter belt - what do I need to know about them and how do I purchase one? What is the most comfortable kind/matieral?

Help?

Answer 1

I wear them everyday to work, and really for everything. I don't like pantyhose. I suggest you go to stockingstore.com, and look through the garter belt section, and check out their pages on sizing etc. I have over a dozen, and I wear different styles with different clothes. I suggest you get their satin six strap style VB201 in your waist size. Most garter belts are too flimsy, and the straps are too long to hold the stockings high enough to be comfortable. I wear mine about as high as the bottom of the reinforced panty on pantyhose, which means that you don't have to worry about your stockings showing or sagging,which seems to be a common complaint. I really find them so much more comfortable and versitile than pantyhose or hold ups.

Answer 2

Are you looking for lingerie? Thats what a garter belt is. There are many different types, but you would generally wear them with thigh high stockings, and "garters", which are the little elastic straps that hold the hose up. They used to be used in the old days, before anyone thought to make thigh highs that stay up on their own. This was a very fashionable thing, because pantyhose was too difficult to get to, with all the corsets and bloomers, and everything else, so it made going to the bathroom much simpler for women.
I would suggest shopping for style above all. Victorias Secret has them, and they look like a little waist belt. Ask an associate to see the different colors and all. They often have matching bras and panties, and thigh highs to go with them.

If youre really looking for a corset or waist cincher, you can go to any department store lingerie section, and find a wide variety. Again, ask a sales associate for help finding the one thats right for your body type.

Answer 3

I have dozens of garter belts because I wear them everyday, but I would say the most important thing is the length of the garter strap. Most are way too long to hold stockings high enough and to keep the stockings from twisting and wrinkling.

I guarantee, any body who has complained of a garter belt, is wearing a flimsy one with four straps that are way too long. Unless you are over 5' 8" they just wont work right.

They should have relatively short adjustable straps, ans a bra type connector in back connected to elastic at least 1 1/2 inches wide. If not they will not support the stockings properly. the next thing is size. It should be about 1 inch larger than your waist at your smallest point. this will allow them to sit just below your belly button where they are most attractive and work the best.

I personally like 6 straps, but you could begin with 4 and see how you like it. Four straps will work fine with stretch sheer stockings, but you really need size for the ultra sheer non stretch type. I suggest you check out www.stockingstore.com. They have the largest selection of garter belts and stockings around, and they ship quickly and cheaply.

Answer 4

I like the kind with 6 short garter straps. If I am wearing a garter belt, I like the stockings to be nice and high, so I always get the kind with the shortest garter straps, or ones I can easily shorten. You want to get the kind with a bra style hook in back, and the ones with two rows of hooks (about 2" wide) are best. I like the satin or charmuse material, because they have so many colors, but the stretch lace ones are very practical too, especially if you don't know your waist size. I like to wear mine just below the belly button, that way the top looks like a lo rider thong, and the straps stay neater when you attach them to the stockings .

One thing I learned is when wearing a garter belt, put whatever panties or thong you are wearing over the top. It is so much easier when you go out. You don't have to re adjust everything in the bathroom, and it is way more convenient if a romantic situation should present itself.

Answer 5

well, it depends on why you want one and what you will do with it.

i will advice u to wear one in the hosue and get used to it. you need to find the right skirt that u can wear it with.

then, u need to adjust the hooks so that it pulls the stockings, but not too much. it will take you a few hours to find the right setting.

also wear your lingerie on top of it, so that you do nto have to deal with tabs when you go to the restroom.

i advise ou to get good stockings and a garter belt with metal hooks so that they stay connected confortably.
good luck

Answer 6

GET A GARTER BELT THAT KEEPS YOUR P U S S Y AREA OPEN SO THAT MEN WILL HAVE EASIER ACCESS TO YOUR SMELLY P U S S Y WHEN YOU ARE READY TO F U C K .

Answer 7

the kind with a little elastic seem to be more comf. also adjustable straps., thinner , or lace, satin ones seem to look bulky under clothes ( if your using it for that)

Answer 8

Well... I think you need to first of all, find a salesclerk that can keep a straight face.

Answer 9

go for comfort