Suspenders come in different widths, styles, and materials and fall roughly into two categories— casual and formal.
Formal suspenders typically include:
- Y-back designs
- Wide straps (about 1 1/2-inches)
- Button fasteners
Casual suspenders often include:
- X-back designs
- Standard straps (1-inch wide)
- Skinny straps (3/4-inches or less)
- Clip fasteners
Apart from often having slimmer strap widths, women’s suspenders aren’t that different from men’s suspenders. Unlike men’s dress pants, women’s dress pants are tailored to curve around the waist, allowing women’s suspenders to be primarily a fashion accessory, while men’s suspenders focus on function and adding that extra helping hand.