How do you put those garters on?

Started by Yochanan, December 18, 2016, 10:26:46 PM

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Yochanan

I ordered 2 pairs from Vanguard. The clips aren't like anything that I have seen before. What do they attach to? They're designed like they are supposed to go on something that also has holes. Do I make holes in the socks?

Eclipse

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeL8mbT9VS8

I usually attach them to the shirt while it is still on the hanger and I'm doing insignia, epaulet sleeves, etc.

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Jester

I sew buttons on my shirt tail where the clips would go. Then I get rid of the plastic piece of the clip. The remaining metal piece I loop over the button. For a little extra hold I add a little black rubber hair band.

xray328

The ones I have don't clip to your socks.  They have loops that you step on/in to. One less thing to worry about.


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Brad

Quote from: xray328 on December 19, 2016, 04:29:47 AM
The ones I have don't clip to your socks.  They have loops that you step on/in to. One less thing to worry about.


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Much prefer those myself as well. Plus I've found the quality tends to be better.
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KASSRCrashResearch

You put them on in any way that *when* they come loose, you don't start singing falsetto.   LOL

As XRay said, spring for the ones with the foot loops.  Your groin will thank you.
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Shuman 14

Quote from: KASSRCrashResearch on December 29, 2016, 01:01:56 PM
You put them on in any way that *when* they come loose, you don't start singing falsetto.   LOL

As XRay said, spring for the ones with the foot loops.  Your groin will thank you.

But then your socks can fall down.
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THRAWN

Meh. Never wore 'em, never had an issue. I did use the "hidden tailor" which is a grippy strip you put inside the waistband that keeps your shirt from travelling.
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KASSRCrashResearch

Quote from: shuman14 on December 29, 2016, 01:07:32 PM
Quote from: KASSRCrashResearch on December 29, 2016, 01:01:56 PM
You put them on in any way that *when* they come loose, you don't start singing falsetto.   LOL

As XRay said, spring for the ones with the foot loops.  Your groin will thank you.

But then your socks can fall down.

If you have a problem with your socks falling down and are not a Gallus gallus domesticus, then you need to buy new socks to replace ones that are worn out or ones in an appropriate size.  LOL
I have complete faith in the continued absurdity of what ever is going on.

MHC5096

I wore those things for years as a cadet (CAP/NJROTC) and later in the Navy and Air Force. About 15 years ago I switched over to the "Hidden Tailor" that THRAWN mentioned and don't regret the change. Its much more comfortable to wear and I don't have to worry about one of the garters snapping loose.
Mark H. Crary
Lt Col, CAP (1990-Present)
DDC-P, CGAUX (2011-Present)
MSgt, USAF (1995-2011)
QM2, USN (1989-1995)

stillamarine

I wear a hidden tailor every day at work. Love it. I usually forget I have it on and remember when I start getting undressed at home lol. Seriously best investment ever. Keeps my shirt tight even with getting up and down all day from my desk.
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MHC5096

I do the exact same thing. Even on a casual day with a polo shirt.  :)
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THRAWN

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Eclipse


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Luis R. Ramos

I guess women are not wearing as much hose nowadays, so the company that made those for women figured out turning the garters over and market them for those needing shirts to stay inside and tight...

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Al Sayre

And on the plus side, when one of the straps pops off, you don't get hit in the nether regions...
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Jester

I wonder how bad the thigh wraparound rides up in actual use.

CAPLTC

Unless you're serving on an honor guard, shirt garters are just plain weird.
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Eclipse

Quote from: CAPLTC on March 03, 2017, 12:15:08 AM
Unless you're serving on an honor guard, shirt garters are just plain weird.
Weird?  Feel free to elaborate.

They hold your shirt down so you don't look like you just rolled out of the dryer.

And there are a LOT of people in CAP who should be wearing them and don't, especially with whites.

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