Replacement Suspender Clips

Replacement suspender clips can rescue a favorite pair of braces when a jaw snaps or the teeth stop gripping the waistband. These are silver-tone plated metal clips made for straps 35 mm wide, about 1 3/8 inches, the wide size you see on many dress and costume suspenders.

Measuring Straps for 35 mm Suspender Clips

Lay the suspender flat and measure across the strap itself, not the old hardware. If it reads 35 mm or very close, these clips will fit. Narrower straps of 25 mm will slide around inside them, and wider ones will not go through at all. Compare the photos with your current clips to check that the shape matches the way your straps attach.

Swapping Suspender Clips at Home

Clips usually hold the strap through a bar or a folded tab at the top. Open the old one with flat pliers, slide the strap out, then thread it through the new clip the same way, folding back a short length before stitching or pressing it closed. A few stitches of doubled thread through the fold add security. The clips also suit DIY projects such as ribbon suspenders in a wedding color. If your old pair is past saving, a fresh set from our suspenders may be quicker.

Suspender Clips FAQ

Do you wear a belt with suspenders?

No, pick one or the other. Suspenders hold trousers up from the waistband, so a belt adds nothing and can bunch the fabric. For a period look, wear suspenders alone.

How do you put on clip-on suspenders?

Attach the back clip first, at the center of the waistband, then the two front clips a hand's width either side of the fly. Adjust the length so the trousers sit at your natural waist.

What metal are these clips?

Plated metal with a silver-tone finish. No precious metal.