Very few women enjoy wearing pantyhose. While they do flatter the legs and help hold in our tummies, pantyhose are not very comfortable. Furthermore, getting in and out of them can be a struggle and they can give you a muffin top.
More women are tossing out their pantyhose in favor of thigh-highs with garters. Below is an overview of the various types and how to wear them.
There are two common types of garters on the market today: elastic band garters and suspenders.
The elastic band garters are stretchy bands, often decorated, that are worn around the thighs to hold up the stockings. (Traditionally worn by American brides and tossed by the groom at the wedding reception.) While these are the easiest type of garter to use, some women find them uncomfortable, because they often fit too tightly.
Suspender-type garters are more comfortable than elastic band garters and they come with fasteners, which are usually better at holding up stockings. The fasteners are easy to use, and consist of a plastic or rubber button that slides into place to lock the stocking.
The simplest is the garter belt, which is worn around the waist or hips, with the garter straps (typically four) hanging down onto the thighs. If you want tummy control, you can find garters attached to girdles or panty girdles. If you are feeling sexy or romantic, you might want to seek out teddies, frilly corsets, or other types of lingerie with garters attached.
Different women prefer different kinds of garters. Some women find metal clasps uncomfortable or irritating to the skin, and so they look for garters with plastic clamps instead. Others prefer the look and feel of the metal clasps.
Some women collect a variety of garter styles for different occasions - elastic bands for the daytime, pretty garter belts and corsets for romantic occasions, and so on. Shop around, experiment, and see which styles best fit your body type, your personality, and your budget.
Have fun experimenting with different kinds of thigh-highs, and try a variety of colors. They can provide an inexpensive way to add some pizzazz to your wardrobe.
Not only are thigh-high stockings more comfortable and more glamorous than pantyhose, but they tend to be more economical as well. With pantyhose, if you get a run in one leg, the whole pair is ruined. With individual thigh-highs, on the other hand, a run only means that you need to replace one half of the pair.
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