Nothing is worse than sagging pants. And if your trousers aren’t tailored to your waist size you’ll struggle to keep them sitting snug and comfortable for the long day ahead.

It’s senseless to keep tugging at your pants when you can hold them firmly in place with a pair of suspenders. This timeless accessory never seems to go out of style, likely because without them, we’d have generations of men stuck with only men’s belts, for all of eternity. 

Luckily, the best suspenders for men have saved men from having to wrap a tight piece of leather around their waist, and have presented a stylish alternative that takes almost any outfit to the next level. All while keeping your pants up.

Whether you want to add definition to your office look or show your true style out on the town, here’s the complete gentleman’s guide on how to wear suspenders for every occasion. 

Picking the Right Type of Suspenders

Before we dive into how to wear suspenders, it helps to have an idea about the types of suspenders on offer.

Clip-on vs. Button-on Suspenders

Clip-on suspenders attach to your shorts or trousers with clips. The main advantage of these suspenders is their versatility, since you can wear them with almost any pants or trousers. 

So, if you prefer casual wear, clip-on suspenders are ideal since they blend well with the best jeans for men, city shorts, and other flashy fashion-forward styles.

To attach clip-on suspenders to your pants, start at the back by clipping them at the middle of the waistband. After that, pull the suspenders over the shoulders to the front before attaching the remaining clips to your front waistband.

Button-on suspenders are common with formal attire and they come with buttons for fastening onto your pants. You can only use button-on suspenders with jeans or trousers that feature six buttons hidden along the waistband. The suspenders then button onto these loops.