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Splurge or Save: Suspenders

Splurge or Save: Suspenders

February 20081960Views

By Jenn Kennedy 

Time to raid your boyfriend’s closet!

Suspenders are making a legendary comeback, and I love it. This time around, girls are wearing them with tanks and fitted t-shirts or trouser pants and skinny jeans. The January and February issues of Vogue, Elle and Interview feature Kate Hudson, Victoria Beckham (below) and Keira Knightley sporting suspenders in various delicious ways.

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Christian Dior suspender and trousers (featured on Victoria Beckham on the February cover of Elle magazine) available at Nordstom and dior.com

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I personally go for the skinny suspender as I find them more slimming, and, while I love the Marlene Dietrich-inspired full-legged trousers pants, they are hard to pull off if you’re larger than a size 4 or have a sizable chest. Either way, I suggest keeping the outfit simple. Wear flats or solid heels (with trousers) to dress things up. Pass on the urge to wear a vest or hat, as it tends to almost look like a costume — treat the suspenders as your key accessory and keep the rest clean and sexy!

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Skinny suspenders, $12.99-$18, in various colors at urbanoutfitters.com.

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