Belt or Braces ?

RichardPitman replied on 12/02/2016 20:18

RichardPitman

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 ?

22 replies

Kennine replied on 13/02/2016 12:42

Kennine

Posted on 13/02/2016 12:42

Belts for me except when out climbing or hill walking in bad weather, rain and snow soaked trousers can be heavy and uncomfortable, the addition of a pair of clip on braces adds to safety.

K

ValDa replied on 13/02/2016 13:41

ValDa

Posted on 13/02/2016 13:41

Belt for my OH who has, like others, kept his trim shape!

My brother still uses a belt I brought him back from Corfu in 1975 - and it still fits him.

surburban2000 replied on 13/02/2016 14:50

surburban2000

Posted on 13/02/2016 14:50

Suspenders / braces for me now so ill be off to calranch stor to get some Happy J&I

ADP1963 replied on 13/02/2016 17:06

ADP1963

Posted on 13/02/2016 17:06

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

Write your comments here...Have you considered cooking classes Goldie ?. Winking

fur ball replied on 13/02/2016 17:45

fur ball

Posted on 13/02/2016 17:45

Usually a belt but like braces for work as there more comfortable

redface replied on 13/02/2016 19:40

redface

Posted on 13/02/2016 19:40

A very wide belt so not only does it keep the trews up but keeps the stomach in. AKA a cummerband.

ABM replied on 14/02/2016 21:04

ABM

Posted on 14/02/2016 21:04

Think I prefer Valda's thread tho' !!

RichardPitman replied on 14/02/2016 22:19

RichardPitman

Posted on 14/02/2016 22:19

My belts still fit perfectly well, but my waist appears to have moved downhill by a couple of inches.

Paul Rainbow replied on 14/02/2016 22:20

Paul Rainbow

Posted on 14/02/2016 22:20

Belts for me. Tried braces over Christmas and they just end up pulling the back of your trousers up and giving you a nasties wedgie.

ABM replied on 15/02/2016 11:40

ABM

Posted on 15/02/2016 11:40

Then adjust them so they hang like the youngsters pants hang -- crutch three or so inches below their knees !!

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