knee highs

Legwear to mid-shin

Knee highs are stockings or socks that extend to just below the knee.

The term usually refers to women's hosiery—sheer nylon stockings worn as an alternative to pantyhose, often with pants or longer skirts: She wore knee highs under her slacks.

Knee-high socks for athletics or fashion are the same length but thicker material.

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accessory · compression socks · trouser socks · crew socks · nylon · wool · argyle · cable knit · bobby sock · sock drawer · cotton · formal wear · retro aesthetics · fashion · clothing · spandex · casual wear · warmth

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Opposites
leg coverage length

knee highspantyhose

Sheer nylon leg garment

thigh highs · tights · opaque tights · ankle socks · footless tights

hosiery structure

knee highsbodysuits

One-piece torso garments

unitards · leotards

visibility/concealment

knee highsbare legs

Family

knee, highs, high, knees, kneed, kneeling, kneel, kneels, kneeled

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G