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Shirt messy when using suspenders?

lifesthateasy

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After years of being a belt guy, I thought I’d give suspenders a try. While super comfortable, my shirt looks totally messy in it. Up until now, the tight grip of my belt kept the shirt tucked in solid, but now when I tuck in, there’s nothing to keep the shirt, so it just wrinkles - between the suspender arms around my neck, bulge comes out at my “love handles”... what do you guys do to keep your shirts tugged when using suspenders?
 
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I use KK&Jay shirt stays that latch around my legs and attach to my shirts to keep them down. It keeps them form fitting and crisp so you don't have to worry about any bulges appearing from everyday movement.
 

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Are the trousers cut for braces or are you using clip on braces. If so the trousers will not have a generous enough rise to sit at your natural waist.

If you do get the proper trousers made, don't have back pockets either, look and feel far better without.
 

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