How to Choose the Perfect Suspender Width for Women

Suspenders come in a wide variety of different widths. This paired with all of the other different options one must make when choosing suspenders can make the task of deciding on a pair quite daunting. The choice becomes even more difficult for women. Suspenders weren’t traditionally made for women and most style guides tend to leave women out when outlining how to choose the perfect suspender width for you. This is why we here at SuspenderStore decided to put together a short guide for women’s suspender widths and how to choose the right one for you. You can find suspenders in widths as narrow as a ½-inch to as wide as 2 inches with several increments in between. While women certainly can wear any of these types of suspenders, thinner suspenders tend to look best on them. Very wide suspenders can overwhelm a small frame. A general rule for men’s suspender widths is the wider the suspender, the more formal and upscale a man tends to look, up to a 1.5-inch width. For women, the rule becomes, the wider the suspender, the more masculine a woman tends to look. For that reason, we’ve focused this guide on only the narrower end of the suspender width scale. If you’d like a more in-depth guide, head over to our Suspender Style Guide: Choosing the Right Width Suspender. Thin Suspenders for Women The thinnest suspenders available are half an inch wide. These suspenders are very narrow and are meant to act mostly as a fashion statement rather than a functional accessory. While they can help to hold up your pants, they don’t provide nearly the same amount of support as a wider pair of suspenders. However, because most women wear suspenders as a fashion accessory rather than for utility, this shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Skinny suspenders usually look great on women. The thin fabric does not overwhelm small bodies and it provides the perfect pop of color to accent an outfit. Mid-Range Suspenders for Women The next sizes up include 1-inch suspenders and 1.25-inch suspenders. These suspenders are wider than the skinny suspenders, but still thin enough to look great on women. A set of 1-inch or 1.25-inch suspenders tends to create a slightly bolder look in a woman’s outfit. This suspender width looks great in a business formal ensemble as well as in a casual outfit. The best part about these wider mid-range suspenders for women is that these suspenders tend to come in a larger variety of colors and patterns than thinner suspenders. Browse this selection of suspenders to find some great accents of color and designs to add to your wardrobe. Wider Suspenders for Women If you’d like to go even wider with your suspender collection, the next sizes up include 1.38-inch suspenders and 1.5-inch suspenders. These suspenders work well for women who are of larger stature. If you are taller or have a larger frame, these are the suspenders for you. These suspenders are also available in a wide range of different materials and styles. Plus, they’re wider so they create a bold look for almost any ensemble. Wear them casually or with business attire. They can also be used to create a tomboy look, if that’s what you’re going for. When choosing the right suspender width, consider the outfit with which you’ll be pairing your suspenders as well as your body size. Smaller women tend to look best with thinner suspenders while those with larger frames benefit from wider suspenders. Regardless of which suspender width you choose, be sure to stay true to your own style and wear what feels best for you.