Mens Suspenders
Mens suspenders also known as braces are straps made of either fabric and/or leather that are worn over the shoulders forming a x or y shape at the back. The function of men's suspenders is to help keep your dress slacks up an in place while keeping your dress shirt tucked in and maintaining a nice unruffled appearance. There is simple a difference between men,s braces and men's suspenders. Suspenders will have a metal clip that attaches to your dress slacks, and braces will have leather tabs with button holes at the end. Men's Braces will require your dress slacks to have buttons put in on the inside of your waist line. I recommend finding a tailor or seamstress to do that for you in order to avoid any damage being done to your dress slacks. In my opinion even though braces require a little more effort they look much dressier than suspenders do.
Suspender And Braces Colors
Foundation Colors
It is important to have braces or suspender colors that will coordinate with your suits. I have made a list of the foundation colors that you should start with when building your suspender or braces collection.
- Black Suspenders
- Navy Suspenders
- Tan Suspenders
- Taupe Suspenders
- Grey Suspender
Fashionable Suspender Colors And Styles
Mens suspenders can be functional and fashionable at the same time. You can add a nice accent color to your ensemble, or spice it up with fashionable looking suspenders that have unique and interesting designs. Below I have listed a few ideas.
- Burgundy Suspenders
- Red Suspenders
- Pink Suspenders
- Yellow Suspenders
- Silver Suspenders
- Striped Suspenders
- Polka Dotted Suspenders
- Plaid Suspenders
There are many other styles and colors you can choose from. However its is important to remember that the foundation colors are more on the conservative side and the fashionable styles are a bit more contemporary and outgoing when worn with out a suit coat or sports jacket covering them. I hope you have found this helpful.