Gay suspenders sit at a particularly satisfying crossroads of old-school menswear, cabaret, leather culture, costume and the simple visual fact that straps look very good crossing a chest.

Wear them to hold up trousers, frame the torso or ignore their original purpose almost entirely.

Build a queer formalwear look with gay neckties, LGBT and Pride cufflinks and LGBT and Pride tie clips. For another way to define the waist, browse gay belts.

These queer suspenders work for Pride weddings, burlesque-inspired fits, leather looks, costume dressing and nights out where the dress code is technically smart but your interpretation is considerably more interesting.