Body Harness
A strap-based piece worn around the torso in leather, vegan PU or elastic. Layered over an outfit or worn against the skin, it frames the body rather than covering it.
Harness Glossary
Every term you will meet while shopping harness fashion, defined in plain language. Know the words, choose with confidence.
Chest Harness
A harness that sits across the chest and shoulders. Ranges from a single minimalist strap to a full cage layout.
Harness Set
A coordinated top and bottom harness in matching material and tone, designed to be worn together for a complete look.
Garter Harness
A waist-and-thigh harness that doubles as a garter belt for stockings — vintage silhouette, modern strapping.
Garter Set
Garter belt and matching pieces sold together, usually with adjustable clips for stockings.
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Cage Bra
A bra-style top where extra straps form a cage-like pattern around the bust — one of the most recognisable harness subgenres.
Leather Harness
A harness made from genuine leather or vegan PU. Anchored with O-rings, D-rings and adjustable buckles; works as a statement layer or standalone piece.
O-Ring
The metal ring where several straps meet. It is both the structural anchor of a harness and its most visible design signature.
Buckle
The adjustable fastening on a strap. Because most harnesses adjust at several points, a few centimetres of body difference rarely change the size you need.
Related:o ring
Thigh Strap
A leather or elastic strap worn around the thigh — part of a larger set, or worn alone over bare legs, tights or shorts.
Related:garter harness
Choker
A close-fitting neck piece in leather, velvet or chain. The most common way to finish a harness look.
Related:collar
Collar
A wider, more substantial neck piece than a choker, usually with a buckle or O-ring detail.
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Reflective Harness
A harness using retro-reflective strapping that lights up under a camera flash or headlights — made for night events, festivals and visibility.
Related:body harness
Pet Harness
A harness cut and padded for cats and dogs, with adjustable chest and neck straps and a secure lead attachment point.
Related:buckle
Mask
A partial or full face accessory worn to complete a harness look, most often in the same leather or PU as the set.
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