The art of wearing suspenders

Do you know those adorable leather or fabric straps to be placed on the shoulders to hold up the pants or, in some cases, the skirt?

They are called suspenders, but have you ever imagined or spotted an elegant lady wearing them with a skirt and heels or a well-dressed man wearing a pair of chinos, a white T-shirt and a pair of beautiful shoes, but to whom the suspenders give one elegant but sharp style to the whole look?

There is the possibility that you have seen a couple of people wearing suspenders totally killing the look.

If you are wondering if the braces are stylish, yes they are and always will be. Just like the belt and tie, a nice pair of suspenders is a classic that should be had in any wardrobe.

Having said that, we want to share with you ways to wear braces for both men and women and some tricks to confidently get the right braces look.

The art of wearing suspenders for women

Casual office look

Braces are a pleasant addition to bespoke skirts or trousers and the whole look will be elegant and sophisticated. It will give you a style that says “I am here for work, and I mean for business, but surely I will go for a drink with my friends later”.

However, remember that the suspenders are made to hold up the pants, so please forget the belt, which has nothing to do with your look. For a casual office look, braces in soft colors are recommended.

Do you know those adorable leather or fabric straps to be placed on the shoulders to hold up the pants or, in some cases, the skirt?

They are called suspenders but have you ever imagined or spotted an elegant lady wearing them with a skirt and heels or a well-dressed man wearing a pair of chinos, a white T-shirt and a pair of beautiful shoes, but to whom the suspenders give one elegant but sharp style to the whole look?

There is the possibility that you have seen a couple of people wearing suspenders totally killing the look.

If you are wondering if the braces are stylish, yes they are and always will be. Just like the belt and tie, a nice pair of suspenders is a classic that should be had in any wardrobe.

Having said that, we want to share with you ways to wear braces for both men and women and some tricks to confidently get the right braces look.

Braces are a piece of clothing born in 1822. They were created by the English stylist Albert Thurston who began selling them at his London boutique located at 27 Panton Street to people of high class and of important social relevance. The latter were interested in wearing them for both functional and aesthetic purposes.

In 1851 on the occasion of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, London, he received an honorable mention for the manufacture and quality of his garments.

Consider a comfortable garment made of leather or fabric, they aim to support the pants in the correct position, slimming the male figure and above all considered extremely useful. They were soon adopted by the United States and then expanded all over the world.

At the beginning of the 20th century the braces had a new evolution; they were produced with stretch fabrics and equipped with buckles able to be adjusted at will by the wearer.

They were set aside by many for a few years in conjunction with the First World War as during this period uniforms with belts were adopted and made mandatory.

Until the 1940s, the habit of wearing the uniform belt remained, and this habit continued to prevail on suspenders, now considered old-fashioned.

Braces with wide jeans

When you combine your suspenders with a pair of jeans with a loose fit, choose between the baggy, boyfriend or mom models for a perfect lounge look.

You can wear this combination with practically everything: T-shirts, dress shirts, sweaters and a pair of flat shoes. If you prefer heels, turning up your pants will give you an ultra chic look.

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