garter belt
Americannoun
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On the doll’s thigh, a fan reproduced Rosalía’s garter belt tattoo, a tribute to the Austrian feminist performance artist Valie Export.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022
You probably didn’t notice, what with the bouquet tossing, the garter belt removing and the photo session in a flower-festooned gazebo.
From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2022
Bling Archie Foal Viggo garter socks, made in England by knitters using traditional techniques since the 1850s, are boot-length with a button-fastened garter belt.
From The Guardian • Nov. 30, 2012
In British English, "suspenders" are what Americans call a garter belt.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2012
Kneepads, shin guards beneath her stockings, and sponge rubber tucked under her garter belt have not been enough to protect Patty from assorted cuts, bruises and a chipped tooth.
From Time Magazine Archive
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