And in the late '70s through the early '90s, suspenders had a rebirth as some men were wearing them for show, Ratcliff adds. "There were a lot of different patterns and colors.

Even as fashion began to shift towards belts in the 1920s and 1930s, many style-conscious men continued to prefer suspenders for their superior ability to maintain a sharp and polished appearance.

Wearing suspenders used to be a ... Thin clip-ons channel a punk-rock vibe, while wider, button versions deliver more of a ... whiskeybreathed men of letters kicking around Oord, Mississippi.

We live in a brave new world. Years ago, people would have scoffed at the idea of men’s rompers and crop tops, but here we are in 2017. And next on the agenda are suspenders for men. While suspenders ...

Q: Regarding your article concerning braces, first the good then the bad. Congratulations on calling them braces rather than suspenders, as the latter are what, in Canada, used to hold up our socks.