garter
Thigh-worn elastic band
A garter is a band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking.
Before elastic waistbands, garters were essential undergarments; now they appear mainly in formal or erotic contexts.
A garter belt is a piece of lingerie with straps that attach to stocking tops.
The Order of the Garter is Britain's highest order of chivalry.
A garter snake is a harmless North American snake with lengthwise stripes.
Fitted leg coverings
- hosieryLeg and foot garments
- thigh-highsSelf-supporting leg hosiery
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- bandGroup playing music together
strap · clasp · clip · buckle · suspenders · nylons · fishnets · tights
Woman getting married
- tossLight, casual throw
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- receptionAct of receiving guests
ceremony · thigh · bouquet · nuptials · honeymoon · bridesmaids · bridal · keepsake
Old valued collectible
- retroEvoking recent past
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- flapperTwenties unconventional young woman
heirloom · old-fashioned · collectible · nostalgia · boudoir · classic · period · silk
stockings
Fitted leg coverings
- hosieryLeg and foot garments
- thigh-highsSelf-supporting leg hosiery
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
band · strap · clasp · clip · buckle · suspenders · nylons · fishnets · tights · lingerie
bride
Woman getting married
reception · ceremony · thigh · bouquet · nuptials · honeymoon · bridesmaids · bridal · keepsake · removal
antique
Old valued collectible
flapper · heirloom · old-fashioned · collectible · nostalgia · boudoir · classic · period · silk · lace
knighthood
Honorary title of nobility
heraldry · insignia · regalia · motto · sovereign · Windsor · ceremony · prestige · distinction · medieval
reptile
Cold-blooded scaled vertebrate
- harmlessCausing no injury
- nonvenomousProducing no poison
- stripedHaving contrasting bands
garden · slither · common · wildlife · prey · amphibians · wetland · backyard · scales · cold-blooded
- burlesquestriptease, fan dance, tassels, pasties, bump and grind
- weddingswedding, wedding dress, wedding cake, wedding ceremony, bride
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- bridal shopwedding dress, wedding gowns, bridal gown, bridesmaid dress, flower girl dress
- elastic thingsrubber, elastic, spandex, elastic band, latex
- retro fashionpoodle skirt, pencil skirt, petticoat, petticoats, bobby socks
garterbelt
Strap securing trousers
suspenders · braces · waistband · shoulder strap · drawstring
- garter beltHosiery attachment worn waist-high
- garter snakesSmall striped serpents
- garter tossReception ritual for bachelors
- garter stockingsLegwear attached to suspenders
- Order of the GarterPremier English knighthood society
- sock gartersElastic bands securing hosiery
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