Which Suspenders Do I Need?
Clips, buttons or hooks? X-back or Y-back? One inch or two? Answer four quick questions about where you will wear them and what your pants have, and we will match you with the right style.
The three choices that matter
Attachment
Clips grip the waistband, so clip-on suspenders work with the pants you already own. Button suspenders fasten to buttons sewn inside the waistband and sit the most securely, which is why they are the classic choice with a suit. Hooks slip over a belt or waistband and are popular on work pants. If you want buttons but your pants have none, see the button placement guide.
Back style
Y-back straps meet in one strap at the back and lie flat under a jacket or vest. X-back straps cross between the shoulder blades and spread the load, which helps with heavier pants and tool belts. Hidden styles sit under your shirt. The suspender anatomy diagram shows each one.
Width
Narrow 1-inch straps look slim and dressy. About 1.5 inches is the everyday middle. Two-inch straps carry more weight and suit bigger frames.
More suspender tools
Size calculators, a color matcher, a button template and more, all free. See every tool.