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Dance belts were developed in the early 1900s for male dancers to wear during training and performances to keep the genitals from moving; to present a smooth and inexplicit contour to onlookers, especially under bright stage lighting. A dance belt resembles a thong undergarment in design but has a wider waist belt, also to give a smooth ...
Such garments were worn tightly cinched at the waist, usually over a girdle. The combination was described by Anne Fogarty, an American dress designer who popularized the "New Look" in the US: "To maintain your figure at its flattering best, depend on foundation garments to control and distribute; a cinch or tight belt to restrain." [5]
Waistbands are often designed with belt loops in order to allow for variation in case of manufacturer subtleties or weight variation in the wearer. [8] A recent Debenhams survey revealed that the placement of one's waistband by males varies with age, with mid-teen boys placing them the lowest, while it steadily rises until the age of 57. [ 9 ]
A garter belt (also called a suspender belt) employs both methods: the belt maintains its position on the body by friction and/or compression at or near the waist and/or by being smaller than the hips, and it maintains stockings' position on the legs by suspension. A sock garter works in the same way as a suspender belt, but for one leg only ...
Gym midway briefs – skin-tight and usually have no fly; Pouch midway briefs – these have a pouch for the genitals; Boxer shorts: boxers UK: trunks These have an elasticized waistband that is at or near the wearer's waist, while the leg sections are fairly loose and extend to the mid-thigh. There is usually a fly, either with or without buttons.
The extension belt is sold separately and can extend the brace enough to fit a 66-inch waist. ... The elastic straps can easily be pulled tight for added compression and lumbar support when needed ...
A Christian priest wearing a white girdle around his waist to hold his alb and stole in place.A belt without a buckle, especially if a cord or rope, is called a girdle in various contexts, especially historical ones, where girdles were a very common part of everyday clothing from antiquity until perhaps the 15th century, especially for women.
Causes of compression can be due to tight fitting clothing at the waist, tight belts, or tight seat belts placing pressure on the LFCN. [4] [2] [3] It can also be due to conditions which increase intra-abdominal volume and consequently pressure on the LFCN such as ascites, obesity, [7] and pregnancy.