BRACES (SUSPENDERS)

[Trenchfriend]

See, that's why I like them same as belts. You can get great colour schemes and basically, you get so much bang for the buck!

And on storebrands, it's getting ridiculous.

 

[Trenchfriend]

Not that bad. And comfortable.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I’m more of a leather Western guy (lifestyle) but every once in a while something Victorian catches my eye. Check out these 1898 Sterling Silver suspenders buckles with chain & pulley. Monogrammed & dated Christmas Day, they must have been a gift.

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[Hurricane Jack]

Yr of sign unknown.

 

[DrNik]

This seems to be a good place to get an opinion. I looking at the following options of 1940s style Albert Thurston braces as my first pair as they are available at a reasonable price point where I live. They are to pair with a taupe linen suit, white or blue shirt, navy or burgundy tie and dark brown shoes. I feel the most natural choice is the pair with the burgundy/beige stripe bur the leather ends are a lighter brown than the other 2 and I feel won’t work with my dark shoes. Please see photos. If you feel an entirely other option would work, I’d be interested in your thoughts.

 

[Benny Holiday]

Option 1 for me. It's more important to me that the leather match ends match the suit and though they are lighter than the shoes, they're both still tones of brown.

 

[DrNik]

Option 1 for me. It's more important to me that the leather match ends match the suit and though they are lighter than the shoes, they're both still tones of brown.

I appreciate your perspective, that also makes sense.

 

[Edward]

Option 1 for me. It's more important to me that the leather match ends match the suit and though they are lighter than the shoes, they're both still tones of brown.

Yes, I agree. Match the leather first, then (if there's a chance they will be on view) think about toning the colour of the straps in with the rest of the intended outfit. Over the years I've had a few pairs of braces that have identical band colours / patterns, but different leather end colours.

 

[Jon Crow]

I have 2 old pairs of Levi Strauss jeans with suspenders buttons and cinch belt at the back, managed to find this old pair of suspenders for them

 

[Hurricane Jack]

The Platte Valley Saddle Shop, Kearney NE was founded 83 yrs ago making custom saddles, tack & leather accessories. Today the second generation is in their 70’s & have slowed down to making custom saddles only. Their items have become highly collectible & sought after.

These suspenders are interchangeable in that the mustaches can be removed & replaced with scissor snaps for a more casual look.

 

[Jon Crow]

The Platte Valley Saddle Shop, Kearney NE was founded 83 yrs ago making custom saddles, tack & leather accessories. Today the second generation is in their 70’s & have slowed down to making custom saddles only. Their items have become highly collectible & sought after.

These suspenders are interchangeable in that the mustaches can be removed & replaced with scissor snaps for a more casual look.

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Too chunky for me, nice though, not into wearing belts across my chest

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Too chunky for me, nice though, not into wearing belts across my chest

I guess you have to be here. I’d love to turn up a vintage pair made by one of the old master saddle makers like G.S. Garcia, C.P. Shipley, Capriola or Hamley..

Linen suspenders? Not so much.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Suspenders handwoven at La Matera on an Argentine ranch, interchangeable mustache leathers or trigger snaps, reversible pattern. Fully adjustable.

 

[3PieceSuitGuy]

If your suspenders or braces have leather ends, then you should generally match the ends to your shoes. Black with black, brown with brown and so on...

 

[Hurricane Jack]

A pair of 3D Leather Co stamped basket weave suspenders with darkened background, made in the USA before they started to source from China. Interchangeable hardware.

 

[Edward]

A pair of 3D Leather Co stamped basket weave suspenders with darkened background, made in the USA before they started to source from China. Interchangeable hardware.

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I've seen quite a few options for leather braces on Etsy. I'm somewhat tempted to try them for an ultra-casual option with denim, or I think they would work well with a pair of denim battledress trousers. Rather put me in mind of a shoulder holster a la Steve McQueen in Bullit or so many others. Often wonder whether it might be possible to have someone make me a pair complete with a pouch for the phone... I've looked at a few options that are actually just shoulder holsters designed to take a phone and wallet or hipflask. I did have crazy notions at one point about picking one of those up for travelling with, but probably not the best thing to be glimpsed walking through Heathrow. A pair of basic braces might be a better place to start.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I've seen quite a few options for leather braces on Etsy. I'm somewhat tempted to try them for an ultra-casual option with denim, or I think they would work well with a pair of denim battledress trousers. Rather put me in mind of a shoulder holster a la Steve McQueen in Bullit or so many others. Often wonder whether it might be possible to have someone make me a pair complete with a pouch for the phone... I've looked at a few options that are actually just shoulder holsters designed to take a phone and wallet or hipflask. I did have crazy notions at one point about picking one of those up for travelling with, but probably not the best thing to be glimpsed walking through Heathrow. A pair of basic braces might be a better place to start.

Just be aware of how much weight you would be adding to one leg of the suspenders, & how high up on your body you will be carrying that weight. The added weight will cause that suspender leg to constantly slip off the shoulder. Also even with a jacket or cover shirt over top the holster/wallet will not be concealed from sight. Shoulder holsters are concealed deeper on one’s side of the body & supported by extra straps across the back, etc. Money belts better serve the purpose of a wallet.

 

[Edward]

Just be aware of how much weight you would be adding to one leg of the suspenders, & how high up on your body you will be carrying that weight. The added weight will cause that suspender leg to constantly slip off the shoulder. Also even with a jacket or cover shirt over top the holster/wallet will not be concealed from sight. Shoulder holsters are concealed deeper on one’s side of the body & supported by extra straps across the back, etc. Money belts better serve the purpose of a wallet.

Good point, thanks. Will bear that in mind.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Good point, thanks. Will bear that in mind.

Casually you see belts & suspenders being worn together. That’s because casual men often carry their phone, a multi tool like a Leatherman, & maybe a clip pocketknife on their belt instead of in their pockets. Maybe a small tactical flashlight too.

This would be totally out of balance: