BRACES (SUSPENDERS)

[jamespowers]

Are these vintage President brand? They look just like the ad I have at home. How do they perform?

Regards,

J

 

[jamespowers]

I don't mean to get in this argument again but for functionality and wearability, I prefer silk to boxcloth--especially in summer. That boxcloth stuff can get hot under even a Palm Beach suit---not to mention what it will do to a nice heavy starch shirt.
Some people also cannot wear wool that close to their skin. Sweating while wearing it just makes it worse. I just wanted to warn those who have that problem.
Also, Trafalgar plain silks can be had for not much more than the boxcloths.

Regards,

J

P.S. Vintage shirt has some pretty good offerings for the price from what I see on their site. :cheers1:

 

[resortes805]

Are these vintage President brand? They look just like the ad I have at home. How do they perform?

Regards,

J

I honestly don't know what brand they are, but I have seen the ads you speak of. With the exception of the navy blue pair, the elasticity has almostly completely worn out on these particular suspenders, with the exception of the cords themselves, which are still as snappy as a bungee!

 

[jamespowers]

I honestly don't know what brand they are, but I have seen the ads you speak of. With the exception of the navy blue pair, the elasticity has almostly completely worn out on these particular suspenders, with the exception of the cords themselves, which are still as snappy as a bungee!

Whatever the case, they are a great couple of pairs. The blue one is my favorite. :eusa_clap

Regards,

J

 

[Dinerman]

I have to make it to my friendly local surplus store.

I have a friend who works there who tells me they have an entire crate load of '60's issue swedish military suspenders. They don't put 'em on display because no one buys them, so you have to know they're there and know to ask.

we'll see what they have.

 

[Canadave]

I don't mean to get in this argument again but for functionality and wearability, I prefer silk to boxcloth--...

What is "boxcloth"?

David

 

[jamespowers]

What is "boxcloth"?

David

Like wearing your felt hat as suspenders. Boxcloth is a tightly woven wool that is fairly strong for such applications.

Regards,

J

 

[Sir RBH]

Boxcloth

What is "boxcloth"?

David

Hello there
I cannot post image here, however you may wish to look at
www.fogeygentleman.co.uk
and specifically
http://www.fogeygentleman.co.uk/accessories.jpg

regards
SRB

 

[scotrace]

 

[resortes805]

I Thought I'd revive this thread with some photos of vintage suspenders with interesting back detail (set upon the backdrop of the ol '46)

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Great suspenders! They're all variations of the "action back/bi-swing" type that was so popular in the '30s. "Paris" marketed them heavily.

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[Orgetorix]

variations of the "action back/bi-swing" type

Were they supposed to afford greater freedom of movement?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Exactly. Also, they were supposed to prevent the braces from sliding off the wearer's shoulders.

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[Orgetorix]

I'm not having much luck imagining how that arrangement would be any better for action than the common Y-back setup. Can you explain?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I'm not having much luck imagining how that arrangement would be any better for action than the common Y-back setup. Can you explain?

I've never understood it myself. Probably just a claim made by the manufacturers, with no real proof behind it. Sounded nifty, though.


Then as now, gimmickry and gadgetry were tools of the apparel industry.

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[jamespowers]

I'm not having much luck imagining how that arrangement would be any better for action than the common Y-back setup. Can you explain?

Supposedly the y had no flex or give and that contributes to the suspenders sliding off your shoulder. They are sewn to each other with no adjustments. I can see that with the suspenders pictured with the adjustable back yolk. You can place the Y further up on your back and lessen the tendency for the suspender to slide off your shoulder. Kind of an adjustable cinch.
The blue pair with the leather doesn't adjust so I don't know how it would make it better but the white pair and green striped pair does. I could use a white pair like that.

Regards,

J

 

[Feraud]

Just picked up these suspenders. The material is black elastic including the ends.
Would these be worn exclusively with a tuxedo or acceptable without?
The suspenders are a bit too short for me and I am considering replacing the elastic with something longer.

 

[Tomasso]

Would these be worn exclusively with a tuxedo or acceptable without?

I wouldn't consider them for formal use. Braided or leather ends would be more appropriate.

 

[Alan Eardley]

Sock suspenders

Would it be appropriate to post stocking suspenders in this thread?

Alan

 

[resortes805]

Would it be appropriate to post stocking suspenders in this thread?

Alan

Go for it!