How Suspender Clips Work and How To Fasten Them

Suspender Styles

X-Back Suspender

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Need to find where on your body the strap meets the pants without having any fold, buckling or looping
This will generally be 3-5" on either side of the center of your back
Exact placement will vary with your build and dimensions

Y-Back Suspender

Full and rear view of blue and red Y-back suspenders

Put the clip exactly in the middle of the top of the pants in the back, if there is no center rear belt loop
Put the clip just to either side of the belt loop if there is a belt loop in the middle of the back of your trousers

Suspender Clips

Finger Clip

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Do not place the clips over a belt loop (or a belt) since over time that will loosen the grip
High marks with those seeking both a traditional look and the versatility to be worn with either a suit or casual pants
Comes in both X-Back and Y-Back styles

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Construction Clip

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Do not place the clips over a belt loop (or a belt) since over time that will loosen the grip
These heavy-duty construction clips have a super strong grip that will not let you down

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Belt Clip

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Heavy duty plastic hooks that slide onto your belt (up to 1.5-inches wide)
Provides dual support of the belt and the suspenders

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Pin Clip

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Made with heavy-duty nickel pins that go straight through the fabric for a 100% no slip grip
Decorative clips are alos reinforced with plastic teeth securely holding both sides of the fabric

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BuzzNot Airport Friendly Clip

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Easy-open plastic suspender clips that securely grip any material or fabric
Convenient suspenders keep your pants up and your travel schedule on time
Also good for active sports wear like ski and bike pants since the plastic clips will not damage the material

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Trigger Snap Clip

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Traditionally found on leather and western wear but now also available on regular elastic suspenders
Similar to a dog leash attachment - push down on the clip and attach to your belt loops

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Side Clip

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Put your arms through the suspenders as though you are putting on a shirt
Attach the clips one on each side
Exactly where the clips attach will depend on your build

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Convertible Clip

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Two suspenders for the price of one - choose to wear them as clip suspenders one day and button suspenders the next
Simply undo the leather tab, remove the attachment you don't need and refasten the tab

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