Dress Sock Suspenders

Dress sock suspenders keep formal socks pulled up all evening, so no bare shin shows when you sit, cross your legs or dance. Each one is an adjustable elastic band worn around the calf, with a metal clip that grips the top of the sock.

How Sock Suspenders Work Under Trousers

Wrap the elastic band around your calf, just below the knee, and adjust the alloy buckle until it is snug but not tight. The clip hangs down and fastens to the top edge of the sock. They are made of nylon with metal hardware and a band about 2.5 cm (1 in) wide, and each order includes one pair.

Dress Sock Suspenders for a 1920s Outfit

Sock garters were a standard part of a well-dressed man's wardrobe in the early twentieth century, before elastic socks took over. Wearing them under a three-piece suit with a bow tie adds a period-inspired detail, even if only you know it is there. They also suit black-tie events, weddings and stage costumes. Pair them with lace-up 20s fashion shoes to finish the look.

Dress Sock Suspenders FAQ

Can women wear them?

Yes, they are unisex. They work with knee socks and trouser socks.

Which style should I pick?

Three clip styles are offered: single metal clip, double metal clip and double rubber grip clip. The rubber grips are gentler on fine socks.

Will they hold up thin dress socks?

That is what they are meant for. Fasten the clip on the thicker top band of the sock rather than on the thin fabric below it.