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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #30 on: October 14, 2009, 03:39:33 PM »
From Saint Therese of Lisieux to mens' braces via orthodox jews and studs. This is better than Mornington Crescent!  lol:
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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #31 on: October 14, 2009, 04:06:18 PM »
Anywhoo ~ Gents Braces, trouser supporting for the use of, are not easy to find these days. John Lewis and a few decent gents outfitters seem to stock them but their popularity has diminished over the years. I always use them to ensure a decent "hang" to a suit. I have 5 pairs in different colours to blend with ties/suit combo but I confess I seldom wear a suit and never a tie these days.
I suspect the reason you get asked for them is that the are damned expensive items but by the same token that would be the reason you don't get many pairs handed in. Those who wear them tend to hang onto them until they're are truly knackered.
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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #32 on: October 14, 2009, 04:22:02 PM »
I bought a pair a year or so ago from some shop locally ~ ok, they were cheap and Made in China (as is mostly everything now) so I thought if they don't do the job it's only a couple of quid. The traditional style IIRC was leather button holes but these of course have the pressure snap clip onto the material. Of course, being Made in China I've had to extend them to nearly the full length  ::), but they do work. The first time I tried them one of the clips was less than secure and being on almost full stretch I was smartly hit in the jaw as it ascended at great speed from my trousers!  redface:
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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #33 on: October 14, 2009, 04:29:04 PM »
 lol:

Ouch  - poor you

Still it would appear you are all bang on trend at the moment as suspenders are back in fashion apparently

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1220073/Return-big-suspenders-Sexy-lingerie-sales-rise-celebrities-join-fashion-revival.html

Stockings and suspenders are back in fashion thanks to stars such as Katy Perry and Dita Von Teese, retailers have reported.

Sales of the sexy lingerie soared by up to a third in recent weeks after both celebrities were seen wearing a pair.

Online underwear store Figleaves is reporting a 35 per cent leap in year-on-year sales of stockings since August.

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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #34 on: October 14, 2009, 04:29:48 PM »
P.S I'm sure Sister Therese wouldn't approve  noooo:
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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #35 on: October 14, 2009, 04:33:15 PM »
 noooo: Only Americans call them suspenders but then they call suspenders "Garter Belts"  ::)

To a British Gentleman they are and will remain Braces.


Pastis ~ I have had similar problems with the clip on variety. Fortunately I have two suits with the correct buttons so have invested in braces with leather fasteners.
http://www.mytuxedo.co.uk/accessories.html?gclid=CNiB6qz7vJ0CFYwA4wodhk1Uig
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Re: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
« Reply #36 on: October 14, 2009, 04:35:56 PM »
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on October 14, 2009, 04:29:48 PM
P.S I'm sure Sister Therese wouldn't approve  noooo:

What else is there to say about the Blessed Sister? We have established that you were unaware of the presence of her relics in the UK, that Uncle Mort and others don't "believe" and that no-one who has posted has anything to add in defence of the touring relics or those who queue to see them.

'spose we could just let the thread die and become a relic.
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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #37 on: October 14, 2009, 04:38:44 PM »
I shall say no more on the subject  shutup:
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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #38 on: October 14, 2009, 04:39:54 PM »
Awwww! Go on ..... perlease  angel1
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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #39 on: October 14, 2009, 04:43:20 PM »
I've always viewed men's braces as an under garment and consequently seldom to be seen. Sock suspenders on the other hand might well appear when crossing one's legs  rubschin:

If I'm going out somewhere that calls for a certain dress code, Sunday Lunch for example, I try to make sure that the braces are discreetly placed so as not to be visible.  ;)

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Re: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
« Reply #40 on: October 14, 2009, 04:44:50 PM »
A waistcoat is the obvious answer ~ unless one is a banker.
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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #41 on: October 14, 2009, 04:46:37 PM »
Quote from: Pastis on October 14, 2009, 04:43:20 PM
I've always viewed men's braces as an under garment and consequently seldom to be seen. Sock suspenders on the other hand might well appear when crossing one's legs  rubschin:

If I'm going out somewhere that calls for a certain dress code, Sunday Lunch for example, I try to make sure that the braces are discreetly placed so as not to be visible.  ;)



 lol: lol: lol:

I shall conduct a thorough check in a couple of weeks time  whistle:
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Re: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
« Reply #42 on: October 14, 2009, 04:48:28 PM »
Do I detect a frisson of  Sinister: ?
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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #43 on: October 14, 2009, 04:50:25 PM »
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on October 14, 2009, 04:46:37 PM
Quote from: Pastis on October 14, 2009, 04:43:20 PM
I've always viewed men's braces as an under garment and consequently seldom to be seen. Sock suspenders on the other hand might well appear when crossing one's legs  rubschin:

If I'm going out somewhere that calls for a certain dress code, Sunday Lunch for example, I try to make sure that the braces are discreetly placed so as not to be visible.  ;)



 lol: lol: lol:

I shall conduct a thorough check in a couple of weeks time  whistle:

That should clear the Saloon of families wiv Kids in a matter of seconds  lol:
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Re: Saint Th?r?se of Lisieux
« Reply #44 on: October 14, 2009, 04:51:06 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on October 14, 2009, 04:48:28 PM
Do I detect a frisson of  Sinister: ?

 Shrugs:

I always wash my hands before dinner  angel1
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