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It's final: suspenders are making their full comeback over the next few seasons. Although some have already started using these accessories for a long time, leaving belts aside, others are already seeing it as the ideal piece to add to professional attire with a bit of trendy detail.
Of course, with this popularity and desire to wear them, the supply of suspenders grows, and it is important to know all the different types of suspenders to know what to wear at what time or which ones to buy by finding them in the store. Here we give you a slight breakdown of all these types of braces, and how to identify them.
Clip-on Suspenders
Clip-on suspenders are probably the best known as they can be worn with any type of pants (as long as it suits the style). These have clips at the ends, which take the pants and hold it. The clip can be of different types with some crocodile and other more traditional. In general, the clip-on ones are ideal for more casual looks, fitting in with any look, so you only have to decide on a size and color.
Suspenders with buttons
Suspenders with buttons have holes for buttons at the ends, which can be of different types, from some that include them in the suspenders, to those that have an extra part (sometimes leather) that gives a different look to the outfit, with a space that makes the straps "start" from a higher height. In general, they are seen more for formal attire, being ideal for a business or office look, but also for weddings or formal dinners.
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Some of these suspenders include buttons so they can be sewn onto pants, but care must be taken.
Trigger Clip (or Hook) Suspenders
Trigger clip suspenders have a trigger clip at the ends that can be attached to any of the trouser waistbands, thus requires a garment that has these elements. His appearance is much more casual and we usually see him in leather suspenders so that they hold up better. The clip is usually plain metal, and it's important to choose a good quality one to avoid problems over time.
X-type straps
They are the straps that form an X in the back, crossing the two sides. This is the common way to wear them, although some choose to wear them parallel without the crossover in the back.
Y-type suspenders
The suspenders form a letter Y on the back with a single band at the back, dividing in two in the middle.
On the other hand, some divide belts into casual, formal, suit, among others, but it is very easy to identify them, since the style, colors, and type quite define whether they are for a casual or formal outfit, and the suit ones are usually clip-on.
In the same way, it is important to consider that there are different sizes of straps with some being wider than others, so it is important to choose one that goes with the type of body, and even with the type of outfit with the wide ones being seen as an ideal choice for a formal look (although if you are very thin it is best to avoid them).
On the other hand, some divide suspenders in terms of materials, separating leather ones from others, but actually there are so many different types that there is no way to classify them. We can only say that there are formal and casual options, and you will decide the best way to use them.