garter belts

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Scope note
Narrow elastic or fabric bands worn around the waist or hips, with suspended straps and fasteners to keep stockings up. For short girdles worn to compress the waist, which often have supporters for stockings, use "waist cinchers."
garter belts
Accepted term: 06-May-2024