Not Your Urkel's Suspenders

I just want to say that I love a man in suspenders (though the chic and fashionable now seem to prefer the term braces).

I am so pumped that, thanks to the hipster set and some non hipster fashion forward men, they are making a comeback. And I don't mean the rainbow Urkel-esque suspenders sported by Jaleel White.

 I mean some straight up sexy, dapper as all get out, these aren't for keeping my pants up braces.

Since I like to educate as well as express my opinions I will let you all know there is a difference between braces and suspenders. Pretty much the term is now used interchangeably, braces for the Non-US English speakers out there, and suspenders for us American English speakers.But the difference is supenders usually clip onto the pants and tend to be wider and braces button onto the slacks and are a little thinner.

But that's enough book learning for now. On to pics of some men in smart braces.




Source: A-men Suspenders




Source: Steve & Co.



Source: Urban Aesthetics

Today's braces should be done with ease. They should be fun. Stay away from themes and most prints. Stripes are great. Polka dots are not a favorite of mine but I'm sure someone could pull them off. Possibly.

Braces add a little structure and a little coolness to casual and more dressed up outfits. And in my opinion they are damn sexy. So come on guys, try them out (just not with highwaters and knee socks, k?).

Thanks to a very dapper friend of mine, The Fanstatic Mr. Fox, for inspiring this blog post! Can't wait for him to start sporting his braces in the office.