Straps adjust for length and suit most heights. Width, length and fastening type are listed under Technical details.
Estimated delivery:Nov 13 - Nov 17
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Men's Y-back clip-on braces (suspenders in the US) with warm tan trim: smart for weddings, groomsmen and Christmas parties.
The lighter trim gives these a softer, more relaxed character than braces finished in black or dark brown, while keeping the same traditional shape that has been worn with tailored trousers for well over a century. The straps lie flat across the shoulders and stay discreet beneath a jacket.
The webbing is 80% elastane and 20% polyurethane with a medium stretch, and it adjusts for length with metal sliders on each side. By the supplier's measurements the straps are approximately 2.5 cm wide and 100 cm long. The clip-on fixing means they work with almost any trousers, with no buttons to sew into the waistband, and they can be moved between suits as easily as a belt.
Choose from coffee brown, khaki, black, white, navy blue and light grey. Coffee brown and khaki are natural partners for tweed, corduroy and a brown flat cap; black and navy dress up for weddings and formal events, while white and light grey suit summer linens. Buy a single pair or a matching set for a groom and his party: a small detail that pulls a wedding look together.
Clip-on braces grip the waistband directly and work with almost any trousers you already own. Hook braces clip onto your belt loops, so they suit jeans, chinos and cords. Technical details states which fastening each pair uses.
Set the sliders so your trousers sit at your natural waist and the back of the braces rests between the shoulder blades. Wear them without a belt.
Elastic webbing: spot clean, or hand wash cool and dry flat away from heat. Do not iron the elastic.
Leather and faux leather: wipe with a barely damp cloth and let it dry naturally.
Store them loosely coiled rather than hanging, so the elastic keeps its spring.
Shipping. Free, tracked, to the United Kingdom and the United States. Orders are dispatched within 2–3 business days; delivery takes 6–12 business days to the UK and 8–15 to the US. Duties and import taxes are included in the price — nothing to pay on delivery.
Returns. 30 days from delivery, on any item that is unworn and unused, with tags, in its original packaging. Email support@oldtradinghouse.com with your order number to start one. Refunds go back to your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
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In 1924, our grandfather, Albert Whitley, opened a small outfitter’s shop in Yorkshire. Our father, Henry, carried it forward. Today, we continue the family business with the same belief: good materials, useful things and pieces made to be worn for years.
The counter may now be a website, but the standard remains much the same. Old craft. Modern wear.
It is best not to. Braces do the belt’s job and look tidiest on their own; wearing both adds bulk at the waist. Hook braces clip onto the belt loops themselves, so leave the belt off.
Yes. Braces, bow ties and ties in matching colours make simple groomsmen sets. If you need several identical pieces, write to us before ordering and we will confirm availability.
Ties: once knotted, the tip should just touch your belt buckle; match the blade width to your lapels. Bow ties: most are pre-tied on an adjustable strap that fits most collars. Braces: clip-on styles grip the waistband of any trousers, while hook styles clip onto your belt loops, which suits jeans, chinos and cords. Dimensions are listed under Technical details.
Untie a tie by reversing the knot, then hang it or roll it loosely; knitted ties are best rolled. Store bow ties flat. Coil braces loosely rather than hanging them, so the elastic keeps its spring.
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