A garter is an article of clothing comprising a narrow band of fabric fastened about the leg to keep up stockings
. In the past, garters were tied just below the knee to prevent stockings from slipping, but with the advent of elastic, they are now often worn for fashion rather than function. Garters have been widely worn by both men and women, and in wedding traditions, it is a Western custom for a bride to wear a garter to her wedding, which is then removed by the groom towards the end of the reception
. The garter toss is a Western wedding tradition where the groom removes the garter from the bride's leg and tosses it to the unmarried male guests
. The garter is also a symbol of love and luck for wedding guests
