Pantyhose came out the year I graduated from high school. I threw out my girdle and garter belt and never looked back!! When my DD got married, what did she buy? A lacy bra, panties and GARTER BELT!! Now I could see the matching lacy bra and panties, but the garter belt? I asked her if she was crazy and she said it was the sexy NEW thing. I almost fell out of my chair laughing!!!