Garter Belts

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Registered: 05-22-2003
Garter Belts
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Mon, 11-14-2005 - 2:27pm

OK, here goes another question (you were all so helpful on the last one!)...

My wife and I are having a running debate, and it's gotten to the point of humor because we can't seem to get a good answer. So, I thought I'd throw it to you for your help. Do women today (not just the ones in catalogs and magazines) wear garter belts? To help you frame an answer, I've put together the following list of questions...

Have you worn a garter belt/stockings?

If yes...

How often?
When was the last time?
Do you wear it in the bedroom only?
Do you wear it out on the town?
Do you wear it to work?
Your age (if you care to share)?
How old were you the first time you wore one?
Any other comments?

Thanks for your help!

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Registered: 10-18-2001
In reply to: matt2005
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 1:17am

I think that the short answer to your question is, No, women do not wear garter belts and stockings anywhere but the bedroom these days.

My partner does, but it's only rarely to sex things up for me, so to answer the questions:
How often?
:: Sometimes. Maybe twice a year in public, plus four/five times times in private for a total of 6 or 7 times a year.

When was the last time?
:: About two months ago.

Do you wear it in the bedroom only?
::Usually, Yes. But she does wear them out dinner once in a blue moon and she has worn them to a party/celebration or two.

Do you wear it out on the town?
::See above. Very rarely.

Do you wear it to work?
::No. Not that style of dress at work and from a practical point of view, if it was that kind of work, No.

Your age (if you care to share)?
::30

How old were you the first time you wore one?
::27

Any other comments?
:: She has a couple of sets of lingerie that CAN have stockings with them - there is a guipere (a corset-like thing) with detachable suspenders that she wears more often without stockings, and a couple of good quality garterbelts that do a decent job of supporting stockings if she was to wear them seriously rather than just in the bedroom. She was new to wearing stockings when I asked her, and she's not even a pantyhose kinda girl. I was happy to hear that she found a good set surprisingly comfortable to wear. Not perfect and certainly takes some getting used too - as I imagine it would. But she can wear them all night and not have any problems.

Bear in mind that the old fashioned, practical REAL garterbelts were nothing like the flimsy whisps of lace suitable for the bedroom that you see today. They were considerably more substantial, wider, deeper, more supportive, often had six straps and metal clasps.

Other than my partner, and a couple of other women that were in my life at different times that worn them in the bedroom, I have only known one woman that wore stockings day-to-day. She was young (23yo), attractive, outgoing, and she well knew the effect that they had on men.

And BTW, I've gone as far as wearing leather cowboy chaps in the bedroom. If there were a suitable sexy item of clothing for men that fitted the public perception of something sexy but not abnormal that a man could wear, then I'd be all for it if it meant that she would wear stockings more often. There simply isn't a male equivalent of stockings and garter belts that I know of. And another BTW, I HAVE worn garterbelt and stockings in public. And Yes, people stared.

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Registered: 06-14-2002
In reply to: matt2005
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 6:53am

My wife is small (about 110-120 lbs). I am not (about 215lbs). I don't think I would fit anything that she has. But if she asked ......

CH

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Registered: 04-23-2004
In reply to: matt2005
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 8:57am

Oh yes, those hairy legs sticking out from stockings.


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Registered: 07-22-2004
In reply to: matt2005
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 9:39am

DOH! (slap my forehead)...so THATs where Mrs. Para got that bright idea last time I escorted her to the clothing store...sakes!

;D

 

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: matt2005
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 10:15am
Same here. My DH outweighs me by about a 100lbs. No way he could squeeze into any of my things. He would have to go to Victoria's Secret all by his lonesome.
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Registered: 03-22-2005
In reply to: matt2005
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 11:02am
I as you know I find High Heels fascinating. I always loved ladies feet & worked as a Shoe Dog (clerk in a shoe store) when in college. I loved putting pumps onto ladies pretty feet always wondering how they can walk in them. I now work for a shoe manufacture so seldom get to actually fit shoes on pretty feet, but on occasion if a customer is extra busy or I get one of their customers or workers to model for me.
But to answer the question I just don't have the ankles for it! LOL
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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: matt2005
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 12:17pm

I would think comfort would be a problem with most garter belts.

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Registered: 06-14-2002
In reply to: matt2005
Wed, 11-16-2005 - 8:14am

>>>>>>He would have to go to Victoria's Secret all by his lonesome.

I do that anyway, but it is to look for things for DW.....

BTW Related questions ....

1. How do you feel if your husband buys clothing for you ??? Lingerie ???? Street clothing ???? Other things ????

2. What do you feel is too much to wear in public? My DW is VERY conservative and she would wear nothing strapless, cropped, or too low in front. She will dress up for me at home, but not in front of the kids or in public. I am just curious.

CH

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Registered: 04-23-2004
In reply to: matt2005
Wed, 11-16-2005 - 8:45am

1. How do you feel if your husband buys clothing for you ??? Lingerie ???? Street clothing ???? Other things ????


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Registered: 05-18-2005
In reply to: matt2005
Wed, 11-16-2005 - 4:19pm

First of all...this thread is hysterical! The visual pictures I am coming up with are just too much fun!

Anyhoo...I love garter belts and have worn them with stockings (on average once a month) since I was in my early 20's (I am 37 now). And believe it or not I find them very comfortable or maybe I've just gotten used to them. I will wear them under a suit or skirt to work (if I am meeting my BF afterwards generally) and it makes me feel sexy all day - it's my Secret. ;) And of course when he finds them it's even more fun! Especially if we are out and he somehow discovers them...it starts the motors running...sorry...just a little daydreaming here. :)