Suspenders (braces) are a pair of adjustable elastic or fabric straps thrown over the shoulders and fastened to the trouser waist at the front and back, holding them in place instead of a belt. Historically suspenders were the main way of holding trousers, later gave way to the belt, but remained an expressive retro accessory. They fasten with clips or on buttons (the classic, more elegant option). Suspenders add a characteristic vintage, slightly dandy or 'gangster' charm of the 1920s–30s to a look, so they are loved in retro, wedding and theatrical styles. Suspenders are shoulder straps that hold trousers instead of a belt, in which a practical function combines with an expressive retro character of the 1920s–30s that made them a favourite accessory of vintage, dandy and festive men's style.
