PERRY SUSPENDERSOriginal 1 1/2"

If you like using a belt, these are the suspenders for you. I really dislike the suspenders that use "alligator" clips. I've never had that type hold without coming loose and causing my pants to fall down. I tell folks that my belly can push down more than my butt can hold up. Hooking on the belt works much better. After I found this type of suspender, I haven't bought any other type. At first, I thought the plastic "hooks" would be too weak and break, but I've used these suspenders daily for years and never had one fail. One advantage is that you can loosen your belt a little and your pants still don't fall down! Thank you Dickies!

Good suspenders, like how they attach to the belt. airport friendly

MY EXPERIENCE> As a active geezer with no waist, I wanted to be able to be able to carry around water bottles or tools from my belt without my pants falling down.> Actually, my pants don't fall completely down, but I often find myself walking on the cuffs of my pants and ruining them. I also find myself constantly having to "hitch up" my pants, with my shirt riding up.CAUTION> Perry suspenders MUST be worn with a substantial (reasonably thick and wide) belt.>> I use them with 1 1/4" wide military-type fabric belts and similar elastic fabric belts, and they work fine. They'd probably work with any thick leather belt over 3/4" wide.>> If your belt isn't thick enough, you can probably use the "velvet" part (only) of "stick-on" Velcro as a spacer on the inside of the clip.RESULTS> The Perry suspenders solve my problems, and are more comfortable than I expected.> "Standard" fits my 5'10' height fine, and would probably fit anyone up to 6' 6" or so.> Perry seems to be the only brand that clips onto belts without nasty metal clips or awkward stringy attachments.> One review suggest clipping them on backwards so that the "Perry" logo and information do not show. Actually, that seems like the most logical way to install them. But, in fact, it doesn't work, because the back clip can only go one way straddling the central beltloop.WEARING> Put the suspenders in place, unclipped, with the back suspender hanging down your back. Let it hand down in back as far as you can.> Secure the back clip first, with half of each clip on each side of your central back belt loop.> Secure the front clips.> Note that you need to unhook all three hooks to go to the toilet, albeit you can leave them (unhooked) on your shoulders. If you try any half-way unhooking, you are likely to wind up with one or more of the ends in the toilet.> Note that you can only use suspenders with tucked-in shirts. They don't work with sweat-shirts, or tee-shirts, flannel shirts, or fishing-shirts worn "out".> Take some care choosing colors, since these will be rubbing against your shirt, and possibly transferring pigment etc. I am sure that they are colorfast, but even so, I wouldn't wear black or navy-blue suspenders with a white shirt. I choose "tan" because it matches the khaki pants I usually wear, and is unlikely to stain my shirts.CAVEATS> The 1 1/2" suspenders feel a little too springy for me. That is, too elastic. If I tighten them up to the point that I feel support, they are pulling unevenly and look ridiculous. I've learned to wear them loosely, and to my surprise, so far that has been good enough for hiking with a water bottle, but I doubt that they will be adequate for carrying around heavy tools. Next time, I'll try the 2" version.> Some pants have very wide belt loops, in which case securing the back clip can be a little difficult.OTHER REVIEW'S COMPLAINTS> Endless other reviewers squawk, "What's the point of suspenders if you have to wear a belt?"> Answer, "Plenty". I find the combination of a soft flexible belt (which with a military-type buckle is infinitely adjustable Web Belt Military Style with Brass Buckle and Tip 54" Long Many Colors) with optional suspenders to be the best of all worlds. I can wear my belt loose in appropriate situations with or without suspenders. I can carry around "stuff" on my belt without having to overtighten my belt when I use the suspenders. Even tight the flexible fabric belts do not cut into my gut (as do some wide leather belts). And finally you can get military buckles in zinc or plastic which do not set off metal detectors.> Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.

Hard to find these and they are only one my husband likes

I tried these suspenders to try a different style clip. Others I have use metallic clips which don't seem to last long before breaking. These Perry suspenders use a clip-on to the belt with no moving parts. They work well and are easy to attach. I think they will hold up. One small issue: many trousers (not all)have a belt loop in the center of the back exactly where suspender clip should be. So the rear strap is offset a little. And may look a little crooked but are still comfortable.

I love these a lot better than a metal clip on style

Worth every penny

Great quality and quick delivery. I already ordered an additional pair.