Braces were originally part of a man’s undergarments, similar to sock garters. However, braces have come of age and now hold up their own (pun intended!). If you wear braces, and like to wear braces, display them proudly to bystanders – just be tasteful and classy.
That is what I did today. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and so I opted to wear a pair of light grey pants with Trafalgar braces and a green, blue, and white plaid dress shirt. These Trafalgar braces were one of my first purchases of braces, and I’m glad I invested in a quality pair that I’m still using today. The brace straps are stripped, with grey strip in the middle surrounded by a thin white line and a navy border strip. The Y-back braces also have a dash of burgundy color in the rear, to keep it exciting! Here’s the look:
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| Trafalgar braces | Rear burgundy strap |
While I was at the bank a clerk commented on the look saying, “I like your look; very traditional with the suspenders”, by which she meant braces. (I’ll excuse her for not knowing the difference). But this the point - as people wear braces the general population learns that they are called braces, not suspenders, and its not embarrassing to be seen wearing them.
So don’t feel embarrassed to display your braces in public. Wear them with class and people will appreciate the time and effort you put in to your outfit for the day.
Discussion time:
- Have you been embarrassed to show your braces or suspenders in public?
- How do you feel when you take off your jacket, vest, or cardigan and display your braces or suspenders?
- What outfits have you worn recently with braces?
