Suspenders aren’t one-size-fits-all — and they’re not just for groomsmen and old-school dressers either. The right pair can improve your posture, enhance your outfit, and work with your body shape to create a clean, balanced look. Whether you're dressing for a formal event, the office, or an elevated everyday fit, Buckle has a suspender style that suits you.

Here’s how to pick the best suspenders based on your body type and where you're headed.

1. For Taller Builds

If you're tall, suspenders are your secret weapon. They draw the eye vertically, naturally complementing your height without cutting you off at the waist like a belt can.

What to wear:

• Wider straps (35mm) to match your frame.
  
  
• X-back suspenders offer extra support across the shoulders.
  
  
• Stick to dark or neutral colours for a streamlined look.
  
  

Top pick: Buckle’s X-Back Black Elastic Suspenders — clean, sharp, and easy to wear for work or formal events.

2. For Shorter Builds

Shorter gents can benefit from the vertical lines suspenders create — they help elongate the torso and clean up your silhouette.

What to wear:

• Slimmer straps (25mm) to avoid overwhelming your frame.
  
  
• Y-back suspenders are less bulky and sit flatter under jackets.
  
  
• Go for monochrome styling — match suspenders to your trousers or shirt to keep the visual flow uninterrupted.
  
  

Top pick: Buckle’s Y-Back Suspenders with Nickel Clips — they blend seamlessly with smart-casual or dressy fits.

3. For Broader or Athletic Builds

If you've got a broader chest or more athletic build, suspenders offer a comfortable, flattering alternative to belts — no pinching, sagging, or pulling around the waist.

What to wear:

• Wider straps provide balance and structure.
  
  
• Choose leather ends if you’re dressing up — they add polish.
  
  
• Stick with X-back styles for added stability across the shoulders.
  
  

Top pick: Buckle’s X-Back Suspenders — perfect for weddings or any dress-up occasion where the fit needs to look sharp.

4. For Everyday, Office, or Special Occasions

Here’s how to match your suspenders to the moment — whatever your build:

• Workwear: Go for neutral tones, nickel clips, and a slim Y-back for a modern business-casual vibe.
  
  
• Weddings/Formal events: Choose leather-end button suspenders in black, grey, or tan. Bonus points if you match the leather to your shoes.
  
  
• Smart-casual/weekend: Elastic Y-back styles with nickel clips in navy, bottle green, or deep burgundy — a touch of personality without going overboard.
  
  

Final Word

No matter your shape or setting, there’s a perfect pair of suspenders that’ll elevate your look without compromising comfort. At Buckle, our Australian-made range is built to suit all body types — and designed to hold up through years of wear.

Whether you're tall, short, broad or slim — dressing up or just dressing sharp — we’ve got you covered.

✔ Shop Buckle Suspenders by Style