A garter belt and stockings are the epitome of elegant sexiness from the bygone era. As a lover of all things vintage, my absolute favorite lingerie to wear is a garter belt and sexy stockings. Not very many women in the 21st Century probably think twice about garter belts except maybe around Valentine’s Day or for spicing up their love life. However, these sweet, flirty undergarments are perhaps even more fun when worn for practical everyday wear! Here are a few personal tips on how to wear the most sexy piece of lingerie underneath your pretty dress or skirt.
If you are going to invest in a garter belt, I personally suggest you pick one with thick straps. Most garter belts that are carried in stores like Victoria’s Secret have really thin straps which are nice, but those are designed to be taken off, not to be worn for everyday use. Go to the online lingerie retailer Secrets in Lace to view a selection of really nice garter belts in very pretty and enticing colors which are designed in the same style as the functional ones made in the 1940s and 50s. Once you have picked one out, invest in some nice stockings and go from there!
When you put on your garter belt, make sure the back is fastened properly. Most garter belts have little hooks at the back similar to ones found on bras, so make sure its fit nice and snug to avoid having it come undone during the day. Next, pull on your stockings. The best way to do this, and the easiest way for me personally is to sit down on the edge of the bed and (carefully) roll the stockings up each leg. If the stocking top (or welt) does not quite reach the garter clasp, lengthen the straps of your garters to make them longer. Whatever you do, don’t stretch the stocking to make it go up higher. This will create a very nasty run in your stocking. Unhook the clasps (most garter belt straps have traditional ‘hook and eye’ style clasps) and very gently pull the top of the welt in thru the clasp and fasten it tightly. After you have attached the front two garter straps to your stockings, stand up and repeat the same process for the ones in the back. You will probably have to stand in front of a mirror to adjust the back straps, just make sure they are attached right in the center of the stocking.
Last but not least, give yourself a once over in the mirror. Are your straps straight? Are the clasps hooked nice and tight? Do you look ultra sexy? If so, then you are ready to get dressed for the day! Make sure the material of your skirt or dress is thick and loose, otherwise you will run the risk of having people see your ‘garter bumps’. Dress sexy, but smart. So ladies, nix the pantyhose and give stockings and garters a try! Believe me, you will feel so beautiful and feminine all day long, and your sweetheart will most certainly appreciate the little extra effort you put into your outfit when you get undressed at the end of the day!
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