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Trendhumper: Suspenders

original photo taken from rogues’s gallery

With the exception of cummerbunds, most formal attire isn’t just for swanky events. Take suspenders, for example. When it comes down to it, the double-strapped pant fixture is just an alternative to belts, aimed at keep your trousers waist-high. Lately, they’ve been flexing their diversity, showing up on fashion-minded folks outside of black-tie affairs.

Unlike some trends, suspenders have no color or age barrier. Black and white folks alike—from pop stars like Chris Brown down to the PBR-drinking fancy boys—are starting to look like they’ve hopped straight out of a Charlie Chaplain movie. Think of them as a grown-up alternative to your Osh Kosh overalls. Will this style hold up? Vote whether to “hump” or “dump” this trend after the jump.