BRACES (SUSPENDERS)

[Trenchfriend]

See, that's why I like them same as belts. You can get great colour schemes and basically, you get so much bang for the buck!

And on storebrands, it's getting ridiculous.

 

[Trenchfriend]

Not that bad. And comfortable.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

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[Hurricane Jack]

Yr of sign unknown.

 

[DrNik]

This seems to be a good place to get an opinion. I looking at the following options of 1940s style Albert Thurston braces as my first pair as they are available at a reasonable price point where I live. They are to pair with a taupe linen suit, white or blue shirt, navy or burgundy tie and dark brown shoes. I feel the most natural choice is the pair with the burgundy/beige stripe bur the leather ends are a lighter brown than the other 2 and I feel won’t work with my dark shoes. Please see photos. If you feel an entirely other option would work, I’d be interested in your thoughts.

 

[Benny Holiday]

Option 1 for me. It's more important to me that the leather match ends match the suit and though they are lighter than the shoes, they're both still tones of brown.

 

[DrNik]

Option 1 for me. It's more important to me that the leather match ends match the suit and though they are lighter than the shoes, they're both still tones of brown.

I appreciate your perspective, that also makes sense.

 

[Edward]

Option 1 for me. It's more important to me that the leather match ends match the suit and though they are lighter than the shoes, they're both still tones of brown.

Yes, I agree. Match the leather first, then (if there's a chance they will be on view) think about toning the colour of the straps in with the rest of the intended outfit. Over the years I've had a few pairs of braces that have identical band colours / patterns, but different leather end colours.