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Suspenders always say something. The width of the strap, the shape on your back, how they attach, and the color you pick all send a signal, whether it is polished, rugged, retro, relaxed, or loud and proud. Narrow button-on straps read classic and formal. Wide X-back straps read hardworking. Prints and bright colors read confident and fun. Once you know which look you are going for, choosing the right pair gets easy. Below are six suspender styles, what each one says about the person wearing it

Wearing suspenders to your wedding keeps your trousers sitting perfectly through a long day of standing, sitting, eating, and dancing, and it makes you look sharp even after the jacket comes off. Suspenders also photograph cleaner than a belt, give you an easy way to add a personal touch, and cost far less than most wedding accessories. Whether your style is black tie or backyard barbecue, there is a pair that fits the day. Here is why so many grooms, and plenty of wedding guests, are choosing

Suspenders have been holding pants up since the late 1700s, and the design has changed more than most people realize. Here's the real history, from the first patented design to how suspenders became a modern wardrobe staple. It Started With Albert Thurston The first modern suspenders were created by Albert Thurston, a British designer who based his design on earlier strips of ribbon with buttonholes. In Thurston's time, men wore high-waisted trousers that needed extra support, and his design so