Braces are having a comeback. Whilst it may seem like a trend you would struggle to wear, it’s actually easier than you think to pull off. Gentlemen’s braces are becoming more popular and even celebrities are getting in on the act. If you’re wondering how to wear them and are looking for some inspiration then check out the guide below.
How to Wear Braces
To wear braces, you can clip them to the back of your trousers and fasten them to the front. Most have metal clasps but some may use buttons, which will need to be worn with trousers that have button flaps. Braces should be worn without a belt and can make any outfit look neat and sophisticated.
The Celebrities Who Wear Them
Men’s braces have not only been seen all over the catwalk but on various male celebrities too. Surprisingly, One Direction seem to have embraced the braces trend with Louis Tomlinson spotted wearing blood red clasp style braces over a classic white shirt and black trousers. A few others embracing the trend include:
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig has been spotted taking the braces trend with a casual twist. Whilst braces do generally suit a more formal style, Craig has paired his braces with grey jeans and navy blue granddad style t-shirt. Braces do look great paired with t-shirts for a more relaxed take on the trend and button style braces tend to look better with casual wear.
Bruno Mars
Like Daniel Craig, Bruno Mars has also been spotted wearing casual wear with braces. Mars, however goes for a slightly more modern take on the braces trend by wearing light coloured jeans, t-shirt with striped braces and hat. This is a great look but needs confidence to pull it off successfully.
Ed Westwick
OK, so Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl is a fictional character but there’s no denying that they guy can pull off a classic look with braces. Think shirts, trousers, tie and metal clip braces for the ultimate preppy boy take on the trend.
Olly Murs
Another young guy who does the casual and sophisticated look so well is Olly Murs. You can often find Olly on stage rocking a pair of braces. They’re often paired with fitted casual trousers or jeans and granddad style shirts – a trend that has become particularly popular in the past few years.
Kiefer Sutherland
A surprising addition to the celebrity brace wearer’s trend is Kiefer Sutherland. Kiefer has been seen wearing his braces with grey trousers and light blue shirt for a formal but slightly relaxed vibe.
Larry King
If there’s one man who can prove that anyone can take on the men’s braces trend its Larry King. Larry is rarely potted without his braces. Whether it’s with jeans, trousers or shirts, Larry has well and truly incorporated men’s braces in his own way. Proof that a man of any age can pull off braces, there really is a style to suit you as King has well and truly demonstrated.