Braces

I wear braces, of the button variety, with all of my trousers; now, some of my trousers with a longer leg (that I perhaps haven't got round to shortening) have to be 'braced a little bit more. This creates discomfort in certain areas, and I am just wondering how other people get around it; I am sure it is not an uncommon problem. Any advice would be appreciated.

P.S. I shall not stoop to wearing a belt.