Going Casual: How to Wear Suspenders with Jeans

Fashion trends come and go, but some fashion stand-by looks seem to never go out of style. Take the suspenders and jeans pairing, for instance. This is a look that’s been around for over 100 years, and it’s still going strong. So, if you’re seeking ways to expand your casual outfits and you’re curious about how to do that with suspenders, this short guide can give you some pointers about how to create this effortless look in minutes. There’s more than one way to go, and you can make it happen with any jeans in your closet. Super Laid Back Some days you just want to roll out of bed, throw some clothes on and go about your business without a lot of fuss. This is a perfect time to rely on a dependable laid-back look comprised of a T-shirt or long-sleeve shirt, a pair of lived in stone-washed jeans and a pair of suspenders. Avoid worrying over color choices by adding one pair of black suspenders and one pair of leather suspenders to your collection. These two choices can go with most shirt colors and patterns. If you choose a T-shirt, white or grey are preferable options. When going with a button-down shirt, a plaid shirt, a solid blue cotton or polyester shirt or a jean shirt with rolled-up sleeves can help you create an effortless relaxed vibe.  In general, any width suspender can work for this look, however wider suspenders such as 2-inch or 1.5-inch wide tend to look the most casual while thinner suspenders provide a more fashionable edge. Urban Hip You can change things up by choosing pieces that bring an urban vibe to your casual jeans look. In this fashion scenario, more thought is given to choosing tops, jean color and suspender styles. Polo shirt fans can pair a white polo shirt with tan suspenders and stone-washed jeans. For an interesting twist, pair a white tee with white or black and white suspenders and black jeans. And, if your attending an event and want to dress casual, but still want to look nice, you can pair black or indigo jeans in great condition with a crisp, white long-sleeve button-down shirt and brown or red suspenders with a black sports jacket and cool boots. A fedora hat is optional. Tip: Rolling up jeans at the bottom gives any urban look a bit more casual chicness.