Shopping Tips: Garter Belt/Leg Ring

Garter Belt, Leg Ring, Foxyxy
Garter belts and leg rings, as an unconventional close-fitting category, are probably sexy but not very practical in most people's impression. Maybe many people have admired the beautiful picture of the garter belt, but they have never actually bought or worn it.

But just because you haven't worn it now doesn't mean you won't wear it in the future. The content of this article is about the introductory knowledge and purchase methods of garter belts and leg rings. It is suitable for collection. Maybe one day you will suddenly be interested and it will come in handy quickly.
Introduction to garter belt/leg ring
In addition to garter belts, garters can also refer to leg rings, which play the same role as garter belts. The two can also be regarded as appearing together, regardless of the other, so when they are lifted later, the leg rings will also appear together.

In addition to the garter belt, the suspender belt also has the meaning of a suspender. Garter belts were first used for men. Although men no longer use garter belts, garter belts are still a common match for men. So the semantics seem to refer to multiple items, but in fact the source is the same.

Garter belts first appeared in the 18th century, and the fashion of stockings led to the formation of garter belts. According to verification, the British designer Albert Thurston is currently the earliest known person to design the garter belt.

There is even a Garter Medal in England (Garter is the transliteration of garter), which is the highest level of the British honor system. In that year, the Knights formed by Edward III, marked by the Order of Merit, were also called the Knights of the Garter, which was enough to prove how noble the Garter was back then.
The earliest garter belts were generally buttoned, assisted by only a few ribbons, and some even had only ribbons.
Most of the garter belts in the beginning were covered by clothes, after all, the clothes at that time were very complicated and layered. Although it is close in function, it is still not the same in shape as the modern garter belt.
Time came to the beginning of the 20th century, garters appeared on suits and were integrated with underwear, just like modern shapewear and jumpsuits. There will be connecting parts of garter belts under them.
In the 1940s, there was an independent garter belt, which was basically the garter belt that everyone now recognizes, and it was hung on the waist.
For more than 30 years after that, along with stockings, garter belts were still the product of pragmatism, and they were not linked to sexiness. At that time, the socks were not pantyhose, and the elasticity of the socks was not very strong, so the garter belt was needed to prevent the socks from falling down.
By the 1970s, the garter belt no longer had to be with the waist. As long as it had the function of assisting stockings, it could be regarded as a garter belt. The meaning of sexiness also slowly emerged.
It can be seen that although the garter belt appeared very early, the sexy garter belt is still only available in modern times, just like a bra. This is also because of the emergence of elastic fibers and the material revolution, which has made them more close-fitting, more comfortable, and more powerful. Nobles have servants to help them wear them, and more ordinary people who don't have servants to help can easily put them on by themselves.

In some Western countries, leg rings are the same as bouquets. The bride can throw them to the guests. Whoever receives them means who will be the next person to get married. Because western weddings have the tradition of “something blue”, which represents a beautiful meaning, many brides choose blue leg rings. Of course, the white leg ring matches the wedding dress well, and it is also a common choice.
Selection of materials and sizes for garter belts
The styles of garter belts usually have embroidery, lace, yarn, lycra and leather fabrics.

If you need to match the underwear, it is recommended to choose the garter belt that matches the original underwear directly. If the code is out of stock, or it is not available at all, it is recommended to choose a simple style, or a style with similar elements to the underwear itself, or the same color.

The traditional style of garter belt with a belt, it is recommended to choose according to the waist circumference, it is best to have an adjustment range. Some will be the same as the back of underwear, adjusted by breasted buckles; some are similar to shoulder straps, adjusted by sliding buckles; some rely entirely on the elasticity of the garter belt waist fabric to adjust (this may break faster, choose carefully); others only have buckles, and can only be selected in length.

No matter which adjustment method is used, everyone can choose according to their own preferences.
Leg rings, it is recommended to choose according to the leg circumference, the selection method is similar to the garter belt.
If you don't have a good grasp of the size, and you don't know if the garter belt is suitable for you, you can also choose a simple style with buttons at both ends and only one strap in the middle. This kind of price is cheap and does not take up space.
Buttons and connection methods of garter belts
 Garter belts generally have gourd-shaped buckles and metal clip buckles.
The gourd-shaped buckle is light and light, so it won't feel too cold, but sometimes it doesn't feel that easy to buckle or fasten. Most of them are plastic, and some brands use more refined leather, metal, or other materials.
The metal clip buckle will feel cold and have a strong sense of existence. The cost varies slightly due to different metals, and some brands use 24k gold accessories. The metal buckle is easy to clamp and easy to take, but there is also a risk of rust.

The two types have their own advantages and disadvantages, and which one you choose depends on your preferences.

 

Practical functions of the garter belt

In addition to sexy occasions and styles, garter belts, I personally think they can be used in daily life.

If you don't like pantyhose very much (for example, many people hate that pantyhose will top their toes), or if you don't have pantyhose in the style you want, then stockings are a good choice. Stockings will fall out anyway, so garter belts or leg rings are good helpers.
In addition to preventing stockings from falling off, garter belts can also be used on thick thigh socks, or even over-the-knee boots. However, it should be noted that the plastic buckle will be relatively light and thin, and it may be more appropriate to use a metal buckle at this time.
In addition, some people want the tops to be straight and wrinkle-free, so they can also choose a leg ring to reduce the space for the tops to move. At this time, the leg loops have to be used upside down, and it is not easy to see if they are put on loose pants or skirts outside.
In addition to the leg loops available for men, straps are also often used, including side clip straps to replace belts.
This kind of leg loop with pockets is also very interesting, and it is very suitable for women who like to wear skirts but don't like to hold bags.
 Is it necessary to buy expensive garter belts?
There are usually two kinds of expensive garter belts. One is to simply pay for the garter belt. It may be particularly well designed or the materials used are particularly good.
The second is the most common, paying for a full set of underwear. Obviously, the technical content is not as good as underwear, and the price is not cheaper than underwear, but for the effect of the whole set, I have to buy it at a premium.
Both of these situations will exist. If you want the fabric to be comfortable and durable, it is entirely possible to buy a more expensive price appropriately, because garter belts are often worn against the skin, and the material is too poor. It will be uncomfortable, but you will not buy too expensive styles.
If you want to match the whole set, you have to consider whether you often need to wear the whole set. If not, I suggest that you can buy a complete set of some models instead of buying a complete set of underwear for each set. If you use it frequently, the price is three to five hundred, and your income is OK, then you can buy each set. The number of sets you buy every year is not very exaggerated, and it is feasible.
But if the income is not enough, or it's just like obsessive-compulsive disorder to take a full set, there is no need for that. Those who don't wear stockings and garter belts very much, there is no need to do so.
If you are not entangled in a specific style of garter belt, you can buy it at a discount. Many brands of seasonal models can basically have a 50% to 70% discount, and it is more cost-effective to buy at this time. Garter belts are durable goods, unlike underwear and underwear, which must be changed after a while. If they are not a hobby, they do not need to be bought often or more.

 

Where should the garter be worn?

 Garter belts can be worn outside the underwear or inside the underwear.

Wearing underwear outside will move more freely and unfettered. You can also choose according to the thickness or comfort of the garter belt of the day. If it is too thick or the material is not so comfortable, as well as leather, it is not recommended to wear it in underwear.
 If the waist fabric of the garter belt is too low, it is also recommended to wear underwear outside.


Worn in underwear, the surface is flatter, suitable for matching with personal clothing, and it is more convenient when going to the bathroom.


If the style of underwear is stronger than the garter belt, you can also wear the garter belt in your underwear.

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