garters

Example Sentences

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Men could wear blouses and shirts on the outside, while women could do away with their corsets, stockings, and garters.

From National Geographic • Jan. 9, 2024

Elasticized waistbands, knee-high socks and garters, painted a picture of comfortable chic.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 24, 2023

For the time being, it revealed itself only in women’s wardrobes: no more garters and girdles, tights rather than stockings, flatter shoes.

From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2018

“Their relationship is where the two sides — upstairs and downstairs — meet,” Mr. Jackson said between takes, dressed immaculately in his chauffeur’s uniform, complete with sleeve garters to keep his cuffs in place.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2011

The long toes of Agravaine’s slippers were secured by gold chains to garters below his knee, and, as for Mordred’s toes, their chains were secured to a belt round his waist.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White