Garter Belts

Garter belt or suspender belt as it is also known is an item of underwear that is worn to hold up stockings traditionally worn by a women A garter belts is made of a strip of material like lace or elastic that is secured around the waist with usually 4 clips attached that will secure the stockings in place, 2 for each stocking Some garter belts have 6 or 8 clips. During the middle decades of the 20th century they became more popular with younger woman who previously would have worn a girdle as they suited the fashion styles and trends of the era. They are usually made of pretty lace or stretched elastic in many colours and they can be worn over or under the pants. Matching sets of garter belts and pants can be purchased.