Men's pants used to have significantly higher waistlines than they do now, often ending directly at the wearer's actual waist, before World War II. Men wore suspenders to keep their pants up. Due to fabric shortages during the war, manufacturers discovered they could reduce the waistlines of pants and save money. Belts started to take the place of suspenders as a means of preventing pants from dropping down around the same period, which is why it's regarded quite the fashion faux-pas to wear a belt and a suspender simultaneously. It's a bit of a function overload because they both perform the same action, and it also doesn't look correct. So keep in mind the golden rule of sartorial suspender wearing: no matter the style of suspender, wear no belt.
READ MOREMany fans of suspenders find that wearing them comfortably prevents pants from sagging, whether they are wearing belts or not. And even though suspenders are frequently taken for granted, many individuals are curious about their origin. So when did suspenders become popular? Read on to learn more ab
READ MOREBraces, usually referred to as suspenders, have a long and illustrious history. Suspenders first became fashionable in the 20th century as a fashion statement after serving as a functional addition for holding up pants. In the 1920s and 1930s, the upper classes and Hollywood celebrities supported th
READ MOREWhen people are thinking about making the transition from belts to suspenders, one of the most typical questions that arises is the age-old controversy between belts and suspenders. Why do people choose to wear waistbands? Excellent question.Because of our own personal experiences, we are aware of t
READ MOREFrance gave birth to men's braces, or suspenders, in the eighteenth century. They were merely plain ribbon pieces fastened to pants buttonholes at the time.Since the pants had a very high waist, a belt was really useless at keeping the pants up. Though they have been around for more than a century,
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