garter straps

Hosiery attachment bands

Garter straps are the elastic bands that hang from a garter belt to hold up stockings.

They attach to the belt at the waist and clip onto the stocking tops at the thigh: She adjusted the garter straps before pulling on her dress.

Also called garter tabs or suspenders (British).

The ensemble is associated with lingerie and vintage fashion.

Related

clips · elastic · lace · boudoir · boudoir photography · snap · snap fasteners · hooks · nylon · silk · silk stockings · vintage · pinup · pin up girl · corset · hosiery · fasteners · bridal

Opposites
stocking attachment method

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Robberies or delays

pantyhose · tights · bare legs

garment support mechanism

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Shoulder straps for trousers

shoulder straps · waistband · drawstring · belt

Family

garter, straps, strap, garters, gartered, strapped, strapping

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13