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A garter belt or suspender belt is a woman's undergarment consisting of a reinforced material strip usually at least 2-3 inches wide which is worn around the waist, to which 2 or 3 elastic suspenders are attached on each side. The suspenders are typically clipped to the stockings by metal hourglass clips with rubber circles, allowing for adjustment and a locking mechanism. Nowadays, pantyhose or tights, are more favored than stockings, and hold ups are an alternative way for holding up stockings. Nevertheless, garter belts continue to be worn. They are considered a reflection of their enduring role in erotic fantasy. In the 1940s to 60s, garter belts became a common, popular alternative to the girdle, especially among teens and young women. The garter belt was simpler and more practical than the girdle when used only to hold up stockings. It was considered more comfortable than the larger girdle. Some men's magazines, such as the Spick and Span magazine, featured models in garter belts and stockings, sometimes with slips or petticoats. For everyday wear, many women wore stockings without a garter belt by simply rolling the top of the stocking, because it was more practical, and creating thus a kind of ancestor of the modern hold ups. Garter belts continue to be worn for their original purpose of holding up stockings. Garter belts today are available in a variety of styles, with red or black satin made from a mixture of nylon and spandex being the most popular. Since the early 1960s, when men's magazines featured images of women in underwear, they have acquired an erotic element and are often presented as fetish clothing and in pornography. Variations of the garter belt include panties with suspender attachments reminiscent of images of the 1960s. Traditionally, panties were worn underneath suspenders, and lingerie is still advertised and photographed in this way in catalogues and on websites. However, some people wear panties over the suspenders. If the panties are reasonably tight, this pins the suspenders to the body. Wearing panties over the garter belt makes it easier to go to the bathroom or for erotic play.
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