Gartered is a term that refers to an article of clothing that is designed to be worn around the leg to hold up stockings or socks. There are several synonyms for gartered, including "banded," "strapped," "fastened," "secured," "tied," and "belted." Each of these words conveys the idea of something being held in place, usually by a strap or band around the leg. Gartered can also be used to describe the act of attaching a garter to a stocking, in which case synonyms might include "clipped," "hooked," "attached," or "affixed." Whatever the context, there are plenty of words that can be used in place of "gartered" to convey the same meaning.