I remember girdles. My grandmother wore one. I think I put one on to fit in my wedding gown. I did wear garter belts though. ouch. Sitting on the hard wooden seats in high school with those things digging into the back of your legs, and then peeling them off when you stood up.
There is a certain group that will buy those clips because they use the girdles and garter belts. Personally I think they are nuts. My daughter chooses to wear garter belts. I just shake my head. maybe they are more interesting when you Don't have to wear them everyday. LOL