thigh-high

Reaching the femur

Thigh-high describes something that reaches to the thigh—typically stockings, boots, or wading depth.

As a noun, thigh-highs are stockings that end at the upper thigh rather than extending to the waist: She wore thigh-highs instead of pantyhose.

Thigh-high boots suggest fashion-forward or provocative style.

hosiery

stockings

Fitted leg coverings

garters · socks · leggings · lace · sheer · opaque · seamed · hold-ups · suspenders · elastic

boots

stilettos

Thin, high-heeled shoes

platform · zipper · shaft · heel · footwear · designer · runway · catwalk · fashion · trendy

material

leather

Tanned animal skin

  • suedeBuffed leather underside
  • latexMilky plant-derived polymer
  • velvetThick-pile textile

spandex · lycra · nylon · wool · knit · cotton · lace · mesh · patent · vinyl

style

sexy

Physically arousing

elegant · edgy · bold · statement · dramatic · provocative · daring · costume · dancewear · clubwear

warmth

insulation

Thermal transfer prevention

wool · knit · fleece · cold-weather · winter · heating · protection · snug · toasty · lined

Categories
Opposites
height/length on leg

thigh-highankle-length

Extending to the foot

ankle socks · no-show socks · barefoot · short · crew socks

coverage extent

thigh-highshort

Of limited extent

exposed · uncovered · footies

garment length/height

thigh-highankle-length

Extending to the foot

knee-high · no-show · footie · full-length

Family

high, highlight, higher, thigh, highest, highs, highlighted, thighs, highlighting

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG