09.21.2009

When purchasing your black garter belt, check the clasps. How do they work?  How breakable are they? Also, in the fitting room, check the length of the garter belt. Is it correct for you? If not, make sure it can be adjusted, especially for you. Usually, garters are not very long. Sometimes, garter belts have one size fit all, with adjustable details.

Woman think that 6 strap garter belts with short straps are the most comfortable to wear and supportive. On the first look, it can appear to be too many straps. But, here is the rationale. As usual, one strap holds the front and other a side of the stocking, additional straps on the back support the back seam. Six strap garter belts are perfect for seamed nylons. They stay even, which is especially important in this case.

Nylon and Lycra® garter belts as well as others, which are made from other good elastic materials, can make a good, smoothing effect. Make sure the belt doesn’t have details like hooks to avoid any bumps or lines on tight fitting clothing.

Another question to consider is the design - more opened or covering a little bit more of the hips - depending on your opinion.

Women who decided to wear garter belts with common clothes to the office will need supportive garter belts with stable construction.  They also need to be comfortable and easy to use. The recommendation is to choose a high quality garter belt from a good store. Bad quality, cheap garter belts can be uncomfortable and not supportive, looking droopy. Women prefer more comfortable silk or satin material or a good elastic model with metal tabs.

If the garter belt is chosen correctly, you will not feel it on the body. It should not move around the waist. It will not be visible under the clothes.

It’s also very important to choose correct stockings. Choose stockings, preferably a soft silk pair (which may be pricy, but are durable and last longer). Also real nylon stockings stay longer and look great. Both silk and nylon may need more support from your black garter belt, because the elastic features of those materials are low. It may take time experimenting to find your brand and style.

Choose the stockings that are made especially for garter belts. Otherwise it will be difficult to attach. Also it’s important to choose the correct length of the stockings. Your form and curves take a length in horizontal direction. Take a size bigger. If you don’t want your nylons to slip, wear your stockings welt on the upper portion of your thigh.