Shirt suspenders are a relatively new invention of clothing designers. They are constructions of elastic straps and clips that are designed to help avoid that same awkward moment everyone knows when a shirt tucked into trousers unexpectedly crawls out of the belt. Suspenders attach to the fabric and hold the shirt where it should be.
Today we will talk about how to choose this accessory, where it is sold and, of course, to whom and for what it can be useful.
What are shirt suspenders
Shirt suspenders are a new type of underwear for men that helps keep the shirt tucked into the trousers and prevents it from bubbling and coming out. The design of this accessory takes its idea from women's garters for stockings: special belts are attached with carabiners to the garment and help it stay in place. Of course, this design invention looks specific, but its benefits are not in appearance (the suspenders are in any case safely hidden under the trousers), but in functionality: the shirt stays in place and sits on the figure all day.
Everything ingenious is simple: a few straps, and the shirt no longer wrinkles and does not come out
Men's shirt suspenders hit the market several years ago in major Chinese online stores and at first seemed like just one of the many strange things that everyone sends to each other on the Internet, but no one buys. However, their fate turned out to be completely different: men (especially those who work in the office and wear a shirt every day) began to order a new product and appreciated its convenience, rave reviews and videos with comments began to appear on the network, and after a couple of years for the production of suspenders for shirts have taken on serious companies around the world. Such an irony of fate: usually the Chinese copy the designers, but here the designers copied the Chinese, and with great success.
Types of shirt suspenders
Manufacturers produce various types of suspenders for shirts, but all of them can be divided into two types according to the type of fastening: with fastening on the thigh and with fastening to the socks.
Thigh-fastened braces
The most compact type of shirt suspenders – with a fastener on the thigh
This type of suspender consists of an elastic band that is attached to the thigh and three thin straps with clips that attach the shirt to it. Most often, clamps are made of metal and are held by teeth, sometimes you can find special plastic models for the thinnest shirt fabrics. The straps, in turn, can be attached to the tape all together and spread out in beams or evenly distributed around the leg.
Metal clips fit almost all shirts
If you choose this type of suspenders, please note that all belts should be adjustable in length: this is the only way to secure the accessory tightly and, if necessary, adjust it to different shirt models.
Toe-fastened suspenders
The shirt can also be held by the toe attachment
In this case, the set includes two long Y-shaped straps, similar to classic trouser suspenders. At the top, they are attached to the shirt with metal clips, and at the bottom – to socks or even, as suggested on some sites, to shoes, for example, summer sandals. In this case, as a rule, only the length of the main strap is adjusted.
How to wear shirt suspenders
The next question is how and with what can this designer invention be worn? There are no fundamental restrictions in terms of clothing, the only thing that needs to be avoided is too tight trousers made of thin fabric, nevertheless, underwear should remain your personal business. Most often, suspenders for a shirt are worn with business suits for the office, this accessory will also be useful at a gala event: trousers made of fine wool will reliably hide it, and the shirt will look perfect.
If the shirt fits perfectly, then the image immediately becomes more elegant, even without a tie.
Also, nothing prevents you from wearing suspenders with tight jeans, they will perfectly hold any shirt, including a fitted cut.
It's best not to experiment with braces in hot weather, trying to place them under short shorts or linen pants. However, in this case, it is generally better not to tuck the shirt under the belt, but to choose a model for wearing outside.
As for the technique of putting on the suspenders for a shirt, it is advisable to try them on the day before the day when you are going to leave the house in them. Adjust the length of the straps, be sure to wear pants on top and move a little. Make sure that the suspenders are not visible and do not cause any inconvenience: if this accessory is correctly selected and adjusted, it is almost not felt when worn.
Where to buy shirt suspenders
Since shirt suspenders have recently been on sale and have not yet hit the popular retail stores, the easiest way to find this accessory is online. If you want to save money, you can turn to Chinese giants, for example, Aliexpress, but, as you know, saving in this case always affects the quality.
You can find suspenders for shirts in a variety of colors online, but black and other dark tones remain the most versatile.
Decent quality shirt suspenders are produced by various brands all over the world (this is exactly the case when a fresh idea came to several heads at once). These are, for example, NV Holders in Slovenia, KK & Jay in the USA or MW Catchers in Russia. The latter use French fabrics and sew braces in Kolomna, Moscow Region.
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When choosing suspenders for a shirt, carefully read the manufacturer's description and size table: since this accessory is still a novelty, everyone comes up with their own system.
Conclusion
Suspenders for a shirt are a vivid example of an accessory that you can safely do without, but if you try, you won't want to refuse. They allow you not to think about the shirt coming out, feel comfortable and move freely even in a business suit. Take a closer look – perhaps this strange-looking designer novelty will be exactly the element that was missing in your everyday style!
