The Silentist

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Anonymous asked: I'm a dude with a gut (i.e. my waist is quite a bit larger than my hips). That's not going to change. I'm tired of finding belts unable to keep my pants where I want them, so I'm thinking of going the braces route. Two questions: 1) Does this sound like a reasonable decision? Will braces help? 2) Can a tailor/alterationist add buttons for braces to trousers or do they need to be attached during the construction of the pant?

Seems reasonable and a tailor should definitely be able to do this for you. 

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  1. wearingasuitfornoreason said: trousers should also be of a higher rise and a little roomer, letting the braces do their job - suspending the trousers from your shoulders.
  2. tailormadestyle said: I am a skinny man with a larger posterior and I find braces to be much better than belts. I’ve attached the buttons myself, so a tailor will have no problem. I find braces to be much more comfortable than belts, so definitely a reasonable decision!
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