Braces let trousers hang cleanly from the waist, giving a better line than a belt. These are hand crafted in England by Albert Thurston, the specialist braces maker, with gilt brass fittings and leather ends. Choose dense pure wool box cloth in classic City colours, jacquard woven silk in regimental and school stripes, or the limited edition designs made in runs of 500. Formalwear braces in white and black moiré suit black tie and weddings. Most pairs include six buttons; for trousers without them, clip-on brace buttons are available.