garters

Example Sentences

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The feminine silhouette was defined by ruffles, bustles and slip dresses, complemented by men’s vests fitted with garters, oversized cloth shirts and masculine trousers.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

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

But a Suffering Bastard or a Zombie doesn’t belong in a dark, speakeasy-inspired space, fussed over by an exacting bartender wearing arm garters.

From Washington Post • Jul. 24, 2019

Lauren Swann, 35, of Venice, Calif., sews garters for good friends using strips of stretch lace and appliqués she finds on Etsy.

From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2018

And guys—especially football players like Mitch—wear miniature versions of garters around their arms.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy