National Suspenders Day – This is a fashion scenes holiday that involves the suspenders. #SuspendersDay
National Suspenders Day
Suspenders are used instead of a belt to hold up your pants. They usually form an X or Y on the wearer’s back and are attached by either buttons or clips. Which the modern day suspenders were invented in 1820 by Albert Thurston.
This day is held annually on October 20.
Other names for Suspenders
- Braces (Britain)
- Galluses (19th Century)
- Garter Belts
First published October 19, 2019. Last updated or republished October 20, 2020.