First time ever wearing proper braces and a positive experience! Keep pants in place and quite comfortable.

I have worn similar ones before, these appear to be well made however, the pants that came with the tuxedo with tails ordered on this site came with belt loops, an unexpected and pleasant surprise. I used a belt instead.....

This is a little unusual than regular suspenders with the y back. But actually is pretty comfortable.

Nice product. Unfortunately I should order a short instead of regular as suggested. Will be returned.

I've never owned a pair of suspenders before. Frankly, I don't know how I went so long without them. I have a bit of a belly, so belts are uncomfortable and only for special occasions. I bought them to hold up my Reilly Plaid Trousers. They are a comfortable alternative to a belt. They have a wide range of adjustability, and I don't feel like I'm getting squeezed. They fit perfectly on the buttons sewed in to the trousers. The clasps are tight, so I don't have to worry about them migrating throughout the evening.

All the attention to detail, the arm bands, the hat, the tie, and the suspenders, created a perfect historical outfit.

They are great and the delivery was fast and efficient.

Comfortable and plenty of adjustment for even big and tall.

I bought these awhile ago b/c I was looking for black suspenders to go with outfit. They look nice but I found after doing quite a bit of walking my tucked in shirt keeps untucked. To get to the point the elastic y braces where pulling out my shirt and pushing down my drawers. I could be a bit bouncier than most while walking but that's my review on the particular braces. If maybe there was just elastic on back not front they would work better.

They are perfect. Very high quality

Good quality, however only came in a "tall size" which was way to big for my husband.

I am a little reserved with these braces: the fasteners are fragile (I was forced to reinforce one of them with leather because it had torn at first use) and the adjusting flows have to be placed really very high on the torso, almost at the edge of the clavicles.

the brace was of excellent quality. Although, make sure you have pants with the required buttons to hold your braces. but the elastic.

Went perfectly with the Frock coat, pants, shirt and vest ordered from you!

These were great with my purchase of pants on this site. They sure do hold things in place.

I love them! They fit so nicely and match most things I own! Thank you!

I have used them once to see if the custom worked and they were fine, the adjustable buckle adjusts very well. Will work fine,

These suspenders are strong yet - not too wide - the leather is supple yet strong. Generally speaking they're the quality one would have enjoyed 20 years ago so to find them is a treasure. Very satisfied.

Work great and comfortable

The color is very rich, compliments shirt and trousers well, more than I expected for the price.

Goes well with Sable Frock Coat and Trousers. Easy to adjust and good looking.

What can I say, these look good fit right, and at a great price.

Excellent and very comfortable suspenders. I have worn suspenders all my life, and about gave up on the elastic ones years ago, because they were poor quality and stretched out too quickly. Went to leather braces, but now that I am older, leather hurts my shoulders. But these excellent quality suspenders are the true meaning of "Braces", and I will be buying several different colors if you make them. Excellent braces!

Good quality, does what it is meant to do. This is for real life usage and I'd happily buy more from H.E.

These are well made. I've yet to have a problem with these and I've had them for months. They're durable and I prefer them over clip-on suspenders easily.

I tried them on and the Y Brace goes up to my neck. I tried adjusting multiple times and still didn't work. I will be returning these. won't recommend these unless your tall or a husky man.

These braces fit perfect with the trousers, and look great. Only issue is that the buckles are rather high on the chest, too close to the collarbone for my liking.

...but I do wish all (any?) manufacturer of braces provided either really sturdy leather button straps (since they can tear, especially on the steel buttons that H.E. trousers use) or an extra set of them, or a way to buy them. These braces are simple, functional and otherwise extremely well-made. I'd love to know how to get more of those darn straps, however...

Well pants have not fallen down as yet. Cheers Joseph

Very nice.. just a tadd too long though will have to have the elastic shortened, but otherwise great.

Fits my husband perfectly. Arrived fast. Great quality. Love it.

Perfect. Exactly what I needed.

The suspenders were much too long. My friend adjusted them and sewed them for me. After that they are good.

Nice even fit!

My husband has always worn Y-back braces. He has not had ones made out of canvas and he loves them. Historical Emporium has a nice selection of suspenders. We received them fairly fast, too.

The back strap of the braces are too long. When worn with period trousers which have high waists, the "V" in the back is too high and causes the straps to bend out of shape or buckle, causing the straps to not rest on the shoulders evenly. I am 5'11" so the length of the strap should not have been a problem. The back strap of the braces also pulled away from the leather tab at the end. I shortened the back strap and resewed the strap into the tab and have not had any further problems.

Clean, light, and no stretch. Braces have no stretch and don't continually pull up. These look good and stay adjusted.

Take a bit more work than modern suspenders, but these look a whole lot better. They appear to be made pretty well so I should be able to enjoy for a long time.

Love'em

The Y-back braces are of fine quality. They are long so with pants with a high waistband, the braces do not fit smoothly on the back. I might cut and sew the back of the braces for a smoother fit.

How awkward if the trousers were to move in a southerly direction in a social situation. These Y-Back Braces give the required support to prevent those social gaffs

Good quality, efficient shipping, adjustable enough for a bigger guy.

Not too much to say about these. They are top quality suspenders with leather attachment straps.

I just wish I had more pants I could wear these with. Awesome product - looks great, much cooler than a regular old pair of clip-on suspenders.

Very good quality. I'm glad I got the elastic tail.

Well made, looks great, will be a nice pair to add to my base style for my steampunk look.

Great braces. Fit perfectly and will use frequently.

These braces get the job done! I couldn't keep my drawers up without 'em!

Very nice and nicely priced.

These are some quality braces here. Leather, canvas, hardware and elastic are all good. These work well and are comfortable. Since the elastic is only in the back, they are not as flexible as all elastic braces, but the quality and class of the canvas straps outweigh this. I would buy these again!

I bought two pair of canvas braces a few years back when I started shopping at the Emporium, and never looked back (fact: belts do not work as well as braces in keeping your trousers up). Buying a couple of new pairs of trousers, I decided to buy a couple of new pairs of braces as well, and as much as I was an instant convert to braces, I'm an equally instant convert to braces with an elastic tail, for reasons of functionality and comfort. Definitely recommended.

they fit great and work well

This was the right size and very comfprtable!

I chose this style because it represents a slightly different take on the usual choices. Most braces are either all elastic or have no stretch at all. Since sitting and bending over puts a bit of a pull on the back of the pants, the elastic back gives when needed while the rest of the suspenders maintain their shape. I own both the stretch type and the no-give type. This model is a good compromise.

These Black Canvas Y-Back Braces with Elastic Tail are perfect for every day wear. they are Comfortable, Affordable, & Practical in use and the elastic tail greatly helps when siting and standing. They are canvas and if you are going to take your vest off and its not a casual event occasion we recommend Premium Silk Suspenders - Black Paisley Item: 004840. they are a bit more fancy and formal. Again I use these Canvas braces when I'm just casually out and about in town and wearing a vest so they are never seen anyways in public, and again they are affordable if used in such a way.

The braces did their job as advertised. My pants didn't fall down once. They were VERY easy to adjust and fit over the buttons. They were also comfortable, the leather back piece was not bulky like others I have had in the past.

I only got to wear them once yet, but I put them to the test wearing chaps a trimming a couple of sets of horse feet. They passed the test.

Highest quality stuff available anywhere in the world ..... That's why I keep buying from these guys !!!

With elastic only at the tail piece, these braces feel really comfy. They don't put as much pressure on the shoulders as the all-elastic braces tend to.

Timely service good product

Perfect for my old west costume, very comfortable.

Simple and functional! These braces are great! As a circuit rider, I was looking for braces with great quality, but also fairly plain and understated. These are perfect! Exactly what I was looking for!! The leather straps are fantastic and the stitching is top notch! Very comfortable...No issues or complaints whatsoever!

These were just what I needed for my Fifth Doctor costume. Thanks for the great product and the fast service.

Good quality and fit. Followed the ordering directions and had no problem.

No worry about falling britches with these on

Should try to offer these in WHITE other than that they are perfect for what I need.

They are the perfect complement to my trousers. Thanks

After adding suspender buttons to my trousers, and these suspenders, no more sagging pants, and no more suspender clips slipping off. Thank you!!!

These braces are just what I was looking for, they seem to be fitting the bill just fine.Can't wait for the re-enacting season to begin. Thanks Russ

Very pleased with my purchase of Y-back braces. Mailed in good time and I am pleased with the quality.

These Y-Back suspenders in the natural color (sort of tan) look great with an authentic pair of Edwardian wool fishback trousers.

There was nothing wrong with the quality but i felf they were to large although I am unsure if you can get smaller sizes . They do adjust but stiill to large I thought.

The quality and material add a perfect flar to the total look and peroid perfection.

Very pleased with the suspenders and the service from Historical Emporium. Awesome company!!

They look great and do the job with no embarrassing slips.

These are well made, period correct, appearance-wise. The back looks like canvas, buy is elastic. This eases movement greatly. Good, heavy weight material.

Very heavy-duty, high-quality. Can't speak to how they'll hold up over time (just got them a few weeks ago), but they look solid. Comfortable.

The thing that makes a costume into a true recreation piece is detail. These suspenders look like they came out of the Old West. They are a good color, well made, and sturdy. It made the outfit. I will order again.

There is a lot to like about these excellent braces; they are stoutly constructed, and wide enough to offer good support. I especially like the stout leather tabs, which mark these as practical working suspenders, rather than an item for fops, dandies, and fat-cat captains of industry; these are meant for holding up the trousers of people who do the grunt work of the agrarian and industrial modern era! My one gripe, and the only thing that kept me from awarding them a fifth star, is that there is rather too much elastic in the back brace for my comfort; especially with high-waisted olde-tymey britches, the yoke hits just below my collar, rather than between my shoulders, resulting in some discomfort, and an unsightly puckering of the shoulder braces near the yoke. This is, however, easily corrected by shortening the elastic section by about 1-1/2"-2", and will not keep me from buying more of this style. But a bit shorter length of elastic from the get-go might be nice. But those dang attachment tabs, though! They're CHONKY, and I like 'em. Major selling point of this style, as far as I'm concerned.

These are a bit too long, especially given that these are explicitly meant to be used with high wasted pants. Additionally, the color of the leathery bits is much darker than the picture makes it seem, and I definitely would have preferred the lighter shade. That being said, these are quality suspenders. They are robustly made and I don't fear at all they they will break soon, unlike some other pairs that I have. Additionally their delivery was speedy and they do successfully hold up my pants.

Nice suspenders, good color, well made, will look awesome with my pants and vest I am thinking for it.

I am quite satisfied with these suspenders. They are well made, comfortable and look good. I wear them everyday.

Excellent Quality , comfortable

Suspenders are as described, made well and go perfect with trousers. Shipping time is amazing, customer service amazing. Will order again, just way too many choices but I will buy again!!!

Great, quality product.

Worked excellent w the pants I also bought. A bit large but worked well after adjusting them.

Much better than I expected. Finely crafted and well tailored, with great fasteners.

I bought these to go with my Canvas trousers, and they are a definite requirement for any trousers! Adds great character and, most importantly, keeps the pants where they should be!

The suspenders are very well made. Shipping was prompt.

very good

Solid suspenders!

I first bought the brown suspenders and really liked them so I figured why not get a pair in black. Great product.

I'm 5' 11" and these are a great fit. Wear them every day and they look durable. Very happy!

I'm 5'-11" and this elastic fits perfectly. Quality product! Will return to the Historical Emporium for more items.

originally ordered the standard ( long ? ) y back suspenders. They would have worked but were a bit to long. Exchanged for the " short " version, way better fit. I am 5'10" and slim build. Exchange handled no problem.

Needed these to go with the period pants I ordered to play "Black Bart" hired gun in a local fund raiser melodrama. Great quality and the fit was exactly as advertised.

The short suspenders fit my 5'8" husband just right. He's a musician and needed elastic type for ease of movement and comfort. Thanks for offering these. Very Happy!

My husband is 5' 4" tall and these fit wonderfully.

These suspenders are great with the wool trousers I also bought from Historical Emporium. I like the victorian style clothing and am glad I came across this site.

I rarely wear suspenders so for the first time they took me a few minutes to put on the pants I purchased. Other than that they're easy to adjust. Forgot I was even wearing them as the night went on!

The suspenders were great and exactly what I was expecting.

I'm 5'6" and these are just right. Just the right amount of adjustment to accommodate high- or low-waisted pants. Well finished and high quality.

I recommend the suspenders they have a great attachment to the trouser. They are everything I was looking for.

suspenders completed my outfit. Very easy to adjust.

Good quality product, exactly as described, very pleased with our purchase

Very low grade leather is used. This would only be useful for a costume; not for wearing normally. I also ordered all leather suspenders and was similarly disappointed.

The Y-Suspenders fits me like a glove it matches my body height 5 feet 6 inches l would recommend to other people.

After Wearing My Trousers a Time or Three, I Discovered My Trousers Tended To Ride Down a Bit. Then The Thought Came To Me... DON'T FORGET SUSPENDERS! These Folks Really Know What Time It Is! Following The Sizing Chart, I Ordered The Short Suspenders (I'm 5'7") Now My Trousers Stay Put and They Look Great! The Suspenders Too! Ride On!

These are good braces. I got the shorter ones which work a bit better with high-waisted trousers. It would be ideal, however, if the Emporium carried braces/suspenders specifically designed for high-waisted trousers (e.g. with shorter runner ends etc.)

Just what I needed!!

After using braces from other suppliers, I can say that these are the best that I have ever had. The button-on design is far better than any clip on style made.

Very satisfied! Made by Wahmaker.

So far the suspenders are holding up well and are just what I was looking for.