How to Attach Lingerie to Nylons

Garters pull the top of the stockings up slightly to hold them in place.

Knee- or thigh-high nylons can slip down on your legs while you're walking, even if the stockings have elastic bands at the top. Use a garter belt to help keep the nylons in place all evening. A garter belt goes on over your panties and sits either on the waist or hips, depending on the style of the belt and your body shape. Garters, or suspender-type straps, hang down from the belt. The end of the suspenders has a closure, either a clip or a button and loop, that can open and close.

Things You'll Need

• Panties
• Garter belt
• Nylons
• Clear nail polish (optional)

Instructions

1. Put on panties first. Unhook the garter belt and drape it around your lower waist or upper hips. Fasten the garter belt into place with the closures. Position the garter belt so the garters are hanging down evenly above the center of your thighs.

2. Pull on nylons, taking care not to snag the fabric with your fingernails. Stop a nylon snag from running by applying a small amount of clear nail polish to the area and letting it dry.

3. Open the bottom portion of each garter. Slip the top of the nylon between the garter clips. Close the garter clips. Tug gently to make sure the garter is secure. Repeat with the other three garters.

References

• Stocking Love: Glossary of Hosiery Terms