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I've always found pale yellow to be a cheerful, easy to harmonize color. It isn't garish as long as you choose the right shirts and ties with which to wear it. For example; white or light blue shirt with a neat pattern darker tie in primary colors.
E-bay has these in silk for $50. I've seen worse.
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E-bay has these in silk for $50. I've seen worse.
Such helpful information.
As I read some of the old threads, I learned and realized a few things.
1. They are really best with buttons, which seem to be provided with the braces when purchased new.
2. I would need first to wait for them to arrive in the mail, then take my pants to the nearby tailor to put the buttons on.
3. This would probably put me in a time crunch, as I fly up north next Wednesday.
4. Having said that, I think as a longer term project, this will be worthwhile.
Other questions:
What about getting my feet wet by buying some on ebay, and scrounging up my own buttons? Are they OK second hand, or are they likely to be all stretched out or ? ? ?
How important is it that the pants were cut/designed to be worn with braces (higher rise?). I'm willing to leave the belt loops on during a trial period or permanently.
It reminds me of that expression, "Belt and suspenders".
irate:
As I read some of the old threads, I learned and realized a few things.
1. They are really best with buttons, which seem to be provided with the braces when purchased new.
2. I would need first to wait for them to arrive in the mail, then take my pants to the nearby tailor to put the buttons on.
3. This would probably put me in a time crunch, as I fly up north next Wednesday.
4. Having said that, I think as a longer term project, this will be worthwhile.
Other questions:
What about getting my feet wet by buying some on ebay, and scrounging up my own buttons? Are they OK second hand, or are they likely to be all stretched out or ? ? ?
How important is it that the pants were cut/designed to be worn with braces (higher rise?). I'm willing to leave the belt loops on during a trial period or permanently.
It reminds me of that expression, "Belt and suspenders".
irate:We make our suspenders in NYC. Grosgrain suspenders in 20 solid colors and 3 stripes - $45.50 + $7.75 shipping for up to 3 pair. Your choice of brown or black leather kips and gold or silver adjusters. We have a few in stock- most are made when we receive an order.
Paul Winston www.chippneckwear.com 212 687-0850
Be advised, some braces on offer on ebay are at the end of their lifespan and are no longer wearable. On cheaper braces the elastic might be shot.Such helpful information.
As I read some of the old threads, I learned and realized a few things.
1. They are really best with buttons, which seem to be provided with the braces when purchased new.
2. I would need first to wait for them to arrive in the mail, then take my pants to the nearby tailor to put the buttons on.
3. This would probably put me in a time crunch, as I fly up north next Wednesday.
4. Having said that, I think as a longer term project, this will be worthwhile.
Other questions:
What about getting my feet wet by buying some on ebay, and scrounging up my own buttons? Are they OK second hand, or are they likely to be all stretched out or ? ? ?
How important is it that the pants were cut/designed to be worn with braces (higher rise?). I'm willing to leave the belt loops on during a trial period or permanently.
It reminds me of that expression, "Belt and suspenders".
Sewing on ones own brace buttons is a simple task and does not have to look neat since it is unseen.
Thurston is a personally preferred brand, and I have a few silk Holland & Holland I have picked up which I believe are made by Trafalgar.
Cheers,
BSR
LOL, motivated by the words of those who post herein, I have purchased two pair of braces/suspenders and have yet to build up the nerve to be seen wearing either of them in the wild. They just look pretentious(reas as silly) when worn with chinos!
PS: I have worn them with a suit, but I never take the jacket off and I wear a suit (these days) perhaps once a year!
PS: I have worn them with a suit, but I never take the jacket off and I wear a suit (these days) perhaps once a year!
1. I've never purchased 2nd-hand suspenders, and those that interest me on E-bay could probably be best described as N.O.S. Buttons, if not provided, can be purchased from multiple sources on-line. Elastic can dry out and loose that property. That said, I some well over 30 years old, and it hasn't happened to those. Oddly, I have some socks of a similar vintage to which it has.Such helpful information.
As I read some of the old threads, I learned and realized a few things.
1. They are really best with buttons, which seem to be provided with the braces when purchased new.
2. I would need first to wait for them to arrive in the mail, then take my pants to the nearby tailor to put the buttons on.
3. This would probably put me in a time crunch, as I fly up north next Wednesday.
4. Having said that, I think as a longer term project, this will be worthwhile.
Other questions:
What about getting my feet wet by buying some on ebay, and scrounging up my own buttons? Are they OK second hand, or are they likely to be all stretched out or ? ? ?
How important is it that the pants were cut/designed to be worn with braces (higher rise?). I'm willing to leave the belt loops on during a trial period or permanently.
It reminds me of that expression, "Belt and suspenders".
2. Low rise hip-huggers won't look as good with suspenders. But then they really don't look good without them either.
With all due respect to members who enjoy doing so, I'd feel silly too. Not being in suits very much, they're confined to dress slacks when worn with jackets.LOL, motivated by the words of those who post herein, I have purchased two pair of braces/suspenders and have yet to build up the nerve to be seen wearing either of them in the wild. They just look pretentious(reas as silly) when worn with chinos!
PS: I have worn them with a suit, but I never take the jacket off and I wear a suit (these days) perhaps once a year!
(Hey, I love my tartan wool belts too! :happy
Nice suspenders. Like the western theme. The picture showing the guy spinning the ropes is something I've done. Been working on that again to get back in shape.And if you're a cowboy!
These are woven silk. Vintage Trafalgar Limited Edition -
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Thanks! Those aren't mine, they're from a fellow who's selling his 2nd-hand on E-bay for $300!
I actually do have a pair of them, though I recall buying them on sale marked down from $95 to $75 at least 10 years ago. Quite a bit of money, but they are very nice. The cloth is woven to render the figures very precisely and delicately, and the ground color is a rich gold/copper.
Last wore them with a lightweight denim shirt cut like a dress shirt, along with a plaid wool tie in navy, beige and rust, and a taupe corduroy sport jacket. I think it looked pretty nice.
Growing up as a boy, elasticized suspenders were the norm. My experience is that they were both ineffective and a misery to wear. The purpose of the rascals is hold your trousers where you want them, not yo-yo as you go through your day. If you've got a tad of slack in your waistband, that's ideal for that purpose.
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