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by Dennis Dann
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As a student I started wearing braces with some trousers because I love the look and also enjoy how comfortable they are. And I was surprised to receive so many compliments (especially from males) for my braces. I still like to wear them.Amanda
I feel that from reading these comments, more guys are either wearing braces in private or would like to. Also, it seems that they are not as unpopular with the females as most men think. Am I right?Surprised to see the new Dr. Who style featured in today's press includes braces. Maybe this will increase their popularity in the future. I hope so.His braces are sp coooool! Wish my guy would wear his. I just love to twang them!
Surely in today's modern age, it is quite permissable to wear one's braces in public. I think it is rude to make adverse comments. The fact that one can still buy braces in most men's shops (including mainstream like Burtons and Topman) means they are modern and quite acceptable. At least my pants don't sag and I do not have to keep hitching them up!
Always thought that braces were what old men needed, when they got middle-age spread, until I recently smashed my arm badly in an accident. I did not realise how many times I hitched my pants up until I only had one hand available, which is virtually impossible! My girlfriend suggested a pair of braces would solve the problem, and I must confess they have. I have not received a single adverse comment, although this may be due to the sympathy for my predicament. Guess that I will probably continue to wear them if and when my arm recovers. I have learnt my lesson, and will never criticise anyone in braces again.They do serve a good purpose, particularly for this 19 year old!
Just wanted to know why guys have such a hang-up about being caught with their braces showing, I think they look cute, and surely it is no different to me flashing my bra! Come on guys - why are you embarrassed?I am not too embarrased to wear my braces in public. I find them so much more comfortable than a belt, and feel that if anyone is so small-minded as to criticise me , them they are not really my friends. As strangers, well, they don't matter as I don't have to meet them again! That said, it does require confidence in oneself to overcome the strange stigma that surrounds braces, but once you have, you will never give them up. As a young guy, and fit, i find narrow clip-on braces look best on me (confirmed by my fiancee), but suggest the wider variety if you are working as opposed to socialising, as they take greater strain.Why should I spend ages choosing my braces for colour, pattern and style and then never show them in public? Conversely, if one is not supposed to show them, why is there the pompous view that you should NEVER wear the clip-on variety? I like braces and would just like the etiquette side cleared up! I feel that as time has progressed, practicability should prevail - if you prefer braces, they will be seen at times whether you want them to or not (eg changing rooms, or putting on or taking off extra layers), but this should not be regarded as a faux-pas. It is far preferable to be seen in your braces than have your underpants showing above your jeans. Hope you guys and gals agree. Do let me know.As an older man, I have been wearing braces for most of my life,when I was younger I had been told that braces were never to seen in public.They were considered to be underwear. Maybe that is why some of us just cannot get use to other people seeing them. I suppose this is an old fashioned idea but it is still difficult to overcome.
I agree that braces should be chosen for colour pattern and style so that you will look your best when wearing them as you can not wear them under a jacket or pullover all the time. However I am a purist . While I DO wear the clip on variety more than I would like I feel that the loop end variety is more authentic particularly if you wear a suit. The clip on variety may be more convinient or practicle if you occasionally wish to take them on and off the trousers at short notice. The downside of clip on braces or SNAPPERS is that one or more of the clips will invariably slip off the trousers. I find this most irritating and sometimes wonder WHY I ever wear the clip on variety.Whilst I agree that the clip-on style of braces do tend to fail on one clip I find that this can be rectified by inserting a small folded piece of cardboard inside the trouser waistband thus giving the clip more to purchase on. Alternatively, you can clip your underpants as well as your trousers into the clips, which I also find solves the problem. I personally prefer the clip-on braces as they can be used on all my pants, and do look more modern than the button on variety, which my dad and granddad wear.
From reading this thread, I definitely get the impression that many more guys would wear braces (suspenders in USA) if they did not feel so embarrassed to be seen in public in them. Surely the answer is to be brave, in which case, more would follow suit and you would no longer feel the odd ones out. In my mind, there is no doubt that braces are far more comfortable than belts (or very tight pants), and all guys should have the option of wearing them without rude or snide comments. My GF loves to play with my braces although I was nervous in letting her see them originally. I also get appreciative comments and reactions from the young ladies in my office when I remove my jacket, and no, they are not just humouring an older guy - I am only 23. In fact, I think the braces or belts question is just as important as the brief or boxers one which all my mates constantly discuss. The answer might surprise you,as did the one on underpants - briefs came out top, and even longjohns got a mention as popular in winter, or when biking. It's a strange old world.
I found this article to be very informative and very interesting. However, I would like to know if there is any information on where the buttons should be located on the trousers.
Hi Willie,The buttons should be placed equi-distant from the centre rear seam, and in two pairs at the front above the pockets. You can either place them inside or outside the waistband of the trousers,as a matter of choice. (I prefer them on the inside).If you have not worn braces before, I would suggest that you try a pair of clip-on ones first before getting buttons on all your trousers, just to make sure you feel comfortable (you will).Hi Adam,Yes I agree try a pair of clip-ons first, but don't wear them too long as they are not the best to be seen in. Once guys try them they will like Braces then never turn back to belts again. I have had loads of trousers fitted with brace buttons and it only cost about £6.00 each time but the difference in great and the look is so much better than clip-ons. It make a great fashion statement.If you are going to wear them make it look good with button braces and a nice stripe colour of something to add a bit of a splash. Bet the good comments will come flooding in from other guys who see them.
This thread is great and nice to know that lots of other guys out there wear braces as well. I like to show mine off but it is a bit embarrassing sometime but must people like the look and give good comments. Once you wear them a few times out and about or at work you get more comfortable and just lose the embarrassment after a while. I agree that button ones are best and add a bit of class to the style. So lets all get those jackets off and show off those braces, How many guys are hiding them out there that make it look like a minority were them when a lot more in fact do wear them but hide then. Go for it show them off.
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