sock garters
Leg band elastics
Sock garters are elastic bands worn around the calf to hold up socks, preventing them from sliding down.
Before elastic-top socks became standard, men commonly wore them with dress socks: He fastened his sock garters before putting on his trousers.
Now largely obsolete, they persist mainly as vintage fashion accessories or with traditional formal wear.
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- clipCut or attach
- leg bandLimb-encircling identification marker
- calfJuvenile cow or leg part
- keep upMaintain pace or standard
hosiery · vintage · old fashioned · Downton Abbey · dapper · gentleman · well dressed · snap · band · leg · ankle · grip · formal · black tie · morning suit · menswear · 1920s · stretch
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
- men's accessoriesbelt, neckties, bowtie, ties, cufflinks
- Celtic attiresporran, tartan, balmoral, ghillies, trews
- menswearsuits, suit, tuxedo, blazers, blazer
- notionsbuttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, eyes
- legwearknee highs, thigh highs, leg warmers, gaiters, compression sleeves
garment support function
sock gartersbelt
Strap securing trousers
suspenders · garter belt · shoulder straps · waistband · drawstring