If you have a fascination with the style that was rocked in the 1980’s, but could never walk out in public feeling comfortable dressed the same way in today’s society, you are in luck. A lot of the men’s fashion accessories, like fedora’s, thick-rimmed glasses, high water pants and suspenders are all making a comeback in modern male fashion.

Just a year ago, the only people who could get away with this fashion statement were hipsters and celebrities like Dwayne Wade or Johnny Depp. But now, more and more average guys are sporting these accessories to work, school, the bar and simply for a casual day out. So let’s take a specific look into men’s suspenders and braces to see what they are, how they differ from a belt, and how to wear them.

Suspenders and Braces: When and How To Wear Them

First and foremost, its important to explain the difference between suspenders and braces, as some may assume both are the same or not know how to separate the two. Suspenders are most likely what you are more commonly aware of when you see someone wearing straps that hold up their pants.

Suspenders vary in quality. With that said, there are many low budget and lesser quality suspenders that you can purchase to add as an accessory to your outfit. However, there are plenty of higher quality suspender options as well. The difference in quality usually refers to the material that is made from.

Higher quality suspenders will use stronger clasps, made from better material and will have a more evenly distributed feel than cheaper suspenders, which makes for an overall more comfortable feeling when wearing suspenders. With cheaper suspenders, think of it as more of a numbers game. They are perfect to own a handful of cheaper suspenders, especially if you want to mix and match them with different options in your wardrobe.