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Permies Poll: How do you prefer to hold up your pants?

 
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I've been a belt wearer for some time but the allure of looking like my grandfather has made me eye a pair of suspenders.

While I research all-things-suspenders, please consider voting in this poll!
 
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I have definitely switched from a belt to suspenders.
At 67, my hips are still 32-33, but my belly seems to be  larger, like a 35. Imagine that, how did that happen?
Rather than subject folks to the dreaded plumber's crack, and to keep from constantly pulling my pants up or trying to wear a belt so tight they are uncomfortable.
I now have several sets of suspenders, and  I absolutely love them!

https://hikersco.com/products/upfitter-belt-loop-suspenders-black?variant=43988851228918&country=US¤cy=USD&wickedsource=google&wcid=21938991799&wv=4&gad_campaignid=21938991799
 
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I use belt and suspenders …but normally not at the same time.   For me they turn out to be just like any other tool … there is a correct time and place to use each of them.
 
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I sew elastic into the waistband.
 
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Overalls. Suspenders. Stay home and try not to put on pants. In that order.

Belts require a butt or else it needs to be too tight and uncomfortable.
 
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“Hey dude, he’s ragging on your cord!”
 
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I have a solution for this question.  Go pant-less.  Works for me!!  Saves time and money.  Or if one feels the need, go with a draw string, like sweatpants!

Peace/Heddwch
 
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Ah, how could I forget this, Paul has had this little problem solved many years ago - bibs!!!

Peace/Heddwch
 
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Last vote in apple poll was on February 8, 2026
 
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