A strap of cloth, leather, or hair worn around the leg. Among the Illinois, garters were decorative and did not serve to hold up a stocking.
Some cast members have reproduced the insignia of the English (real-world) Order of the Garter. Current knights of the Order elect 1 or 2 new Knights (and Ladies) of the Garter (cast members chosen for excellence and chivalrous demeanor) to join in an annual adaptation of the real-world ceremony. The blue embroidered garter itself is worn by members, including the King and Queen (men wear it buckled around the left leg below knee, women around the upper left arm).
An elastic leg band originally designed to hold up stockings but now just used for added sex appeal.
a band worn to hold up a stocking or sock; a band worn to hold up a shirt sleeve
A BAND USUALLY ELASTIC WORN AROUND THE LEG TO HOLD UP A STOCKING.
A garment designed to wear around the thigh. Usually elastic with a silk or lace cover, this item was originally designed to hold up stockings and is now worn as a fashion accessory and at weddings.
A strap hanging from a garter belt or bustier to support stockings (not pantyhose), It is also the term used for a band worn around the arm to hold up a shirt sleeve, or around the knee to hold up socks.
It is a band worn around the thigh, calf, or upper arm to bind or secure clothing.
An elastic band worn around the leg, originally to hold up a stocking or sock, but now mainly for decoration.
A piece of elastic with metal or plastic clasps at the end worn round the top of a stocking to prevent it from slipping down. Can be removed if stockings won't be used.
A "belt" of leather, lace, velvet, etc. which is worn on the leg above the knee by women in some traditions as an indication of rank.
