Chaps
(Copy from SM201) |
(Wipify) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | Chaps (IPA: /ʃæps/, tʃæps) are sturdy coverings for the legs, usually of leather, consisting of leggings and a belt. They are buckled on over trousers with the chaps' integrated belt, but unlike trousers they have no seat and are not joined at the [[crotch]]. They are designed to provide protection for the legs and are usually made of leather or a leather-like material. They are most commonly associated with cowboy culture of the American west, as a protective garment to be used when riding a horse through brushy terrain. In the modern world, they are worn for both practical work purposes and for exhibition or show use. | + | '''Chaps''' (IPA: /ʃæps/, tʃæps) are sturdy coverings for the legs, usually of [[leather (material)|leather]], consisting of [[leggings]] and a [[belt]]. They are buckled on over trousers with the chaps' integrated belt, but unlike trousers they have no seat and are not joined at the [[crotch]]. They are designed to provide protection for the legs and are usually made of leather or a leather-like material. They are most commonly associated with cowboy culture of the American west, as a protective garment to be used when riding a horse through brushy terrain. In the modern world, they are worn for both practical work purposes and for exhibition or show use. |
In the leather subculture, chaps are often worn as a piece of [[fetish clothing|fetishistic clothing]]. They provide the look, feel and smell of leather clothing, while allowing access for [[anal sex]] | In the leather subculture, chaps are often worn as a piece of [[fetish clothing|fetishistic clothing]]. They provide the look, feel and smell of leather clothing, while allowing access for [[anal sex]] | ||
Revision as of 04:06, 7 November 2009
Chaps (IPA: /ʃæps/, tʃæps) are sturdy coverings for the legs, usually of leather, consisting of leggings and a belt. They are buckled on over trousers with the chaps' integrated belt, but unlike trousers they have no seat and are not joined at the crotch. They are designed to provide protection for the legs and are usually made of leather or a leather-like material. They are most commonly associated with cowboy culture of the American west, as a protective garment to be used when riding a horse through brushy terrain. In the modern world, they are worn for both practical work purposes and for exhibition or show use.
In the leather subculture, chaps are often worn as a piece of fetishistic clothing. They provide the look, feel and smell of leather clothing, while allowing access for anal sex
| This page uses content from SM-201; the original article can be viewed here. |
