Belt or Braces ?

RichardPitman replied on 12/02/2016 20:18

Posted on 12/02/2016 20:18

I've always held my trousers up with a belt. However, as age and expanding girth have crept up on me, I find myself having to constantly hitch up my trousers when out for a walk. A pain when wearing several layers on the top half.

A partial solution was found, in trousers with elasticated waist bands, such as Craghoppers Kiwi trousers. Elastic belts also helped.

But I have now given in, and bought several sets of clip on braces (suspenders in Americanese). OK, they look ridiculous, but hidden under a zipped up walking jacket no one is any the wiser.

Getting the tension correct is important, to avaoid getting a 'wedgie', once adjusted the comfort and security is brilliant.

Am I alone in this ?

hostahousey replied on 12/02/2016 20:28

Posted on 12/02/2016 20:28

I know what you mean Rich, but where do you get braces that hold on to your trousers without unclipping,  when you bend down ?

replied on 12/02/2016 20:51

Posted on 12/02/2016 20:51

HH i so agree. Buttons were the answer but it's difficult to find bracers other than clip ons and trousers with buttons already in situ. 

ABM replied on 12/02/2016 22:25

Posted on 12/02/2016 22:25

Richard,  a  lot  of  the  time  I  can  be  found  using  a  belt   {purely  to  have  something  to  hook  my  wallet  &  key  chain  on }  and  a  pair  of  American  Clip  on  braces  to  hold  my  bags  up  Embarassed  !

These  Braces  ( £10  a  throw )  are  ample  length  &  come  in  divers  colour ways or  patterns.  Right  now  they  are  Black  with  Smiley  faces  every  3  inches,  but  some  have  D I Y tools  depicted,  some  Gardening  Tools,  but  Sundays  Are  Specials  'cos  they  have  bootiful  pink  flamingoes   Laughing   !  Who  would  want  to  hide  those  ??

 

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hostahousey replied on 13/02/2016 08:41

Posted on 13/02/2016 08:41

Elastic braces, from Ebay, all the way from China.

   Don't they unclip, or haven't you bent down yet Rich ?

Goldie146 replied on 13/02/2016 11:24

Posted on 13/02/2016 11:24

Maybe my OH is the exception to the rule. He keeps having to make another hole in his belt as his waist gets thinner.

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