Why Garter Belts and Stockings?
What are garter belts anyway and what function do they have? In case you do not know what stockings are (hard to believe, though), here it is: A stocking, sometimes referred to as hose, is a close-fitting, elastic garment covering the foot and most part of the leg. They come in a variety of materials and colours, such as nylon, wool, silk and cotton. Stocking refers to hosiery for women, configured as two pieces, one for each leg. In some countries the term can also be a synonym for pantyhose (stockings with panties attached to it, all in one piece). Hold-ups and thigh highs are terms which refer to stockings that stay up on their own, but since we are talking about garter belts (suspender belts in Europe), we leave those alone for now. Garter belts are worn around your waist and come in a variety of outfits, with four or more adjustable straps to hold up the stockings. Because of that paying attention to your waist size is very important. Also, many garter belts have straps that are t
