Ever since elastic was used as a materials for braces, people have been snapping brace straps. It could be yourself or others that snap your straps. This is a fun fashion accessory to play with.
Elastic suspenders and braces provide the flexibility to support your pants, but also give someone an easy opportunity to inflict some pain. The person pulling the brace straps always has a smile on their face.
People snapping your braces shouldn’t deter you from wearing them though. It’s part of the territory of wearing braces.
One could wear non-stretch brace, such as braid, leather, or cloth, but these then perform poorly when the individual bends down or stretches.
Brace straps are frequently used for hanging on - for example, in piggy back rides.
Or similarly, this man’s braces are likely being used to anchor his sons' ride.
As I mentioned, some people snap their own braces.
So go ahead snap your braces. And if someone else does it for you, treat it as a pat on the back!
Maybe you just like to hook your thumbs behind your braces. This is very comfortable!
Or even your whole arm!
One things for sure, they make for a good hand-hold for kissing.
I was recently at a grocery store. I was wearing pants with stripped, elastic braces. I was waiting in line to pay, with my body halfway turned. A lady a few years younger than me was behind me in line.
She said, "I love your suspenders."
"Thanks," I replied. "They are so comfortable and stylish."
"And you can snap them," she said, as she pulled back the nearest strap and let it go before I could say anything. "Sorry," she said, "I just love suspenders. I've been trying to convince my boyfriend to wear them, but he's says there not for him."
"Well, if you snap them, he's probably not interested in wearing them," I replied.
"I realize that," she said.
The store clerk started processing my items, and I paid.
"Have a nice day," I said, as I left the store.
"You too," she said smiling. "Please do keep wearing suspenders."
"I will," I said. "Glad I could make your day snappy!"
She laughed.
Discussion time:
- Do people snap your braces?
- What do you do when someone snaps your braces, especially from the back?
- Do you like to hook your thumbs behind your braces?
Note: all photos are used solely for non-commercial use and to illustrate braces in fashion. No plagiarism is intended.