Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Costume (hierarchy name)
5. costume (mode of fashion)
6. costume accessories
7. worn costume accessories
8. [accessories by location at the waist or below]
9. hosiery supporters

Anotations

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."