SUSPENDERS have made a comeback – outside the bedroom. With stars such as Maya Jama and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley sporting them as outerwear, sales have soared. Boux Avenue has seen a 46 per cent surge in the last month, while designers Saint Laurent and Rodarte have sent models down the runway in stockings, too.
But should you ditch winter tights for suspenders, or is this another trend reserved for ultra-slender celebrities? Here, two writers give their views. NO Says Abby McHale, The Sun Deputy Fashion Editor READ MORE FASHION NEWS THERE are so many trends made by celebs that just don’t translate into the real world — and this is another one. Celebrities can get away with this look because they want to grab attention by wearing something daring.
Take Sabrina Carpenter , 25, who to me is the real-life version of Polly Pocket. A modern pin-up who is bringing back this sexy cute look, the singer looks amazing on her Short n’ Sweet tour each night in sparkly suspenders, but that’s not real life . She’s not heading out to Slug & Lettuce on a Friday night dressed like this.
Most read in Fabulous But let’s be honest, your M&S shopper isn’t heading out to work showing off her suspender belt. If she’s wearing it, it’s subtly hidden beneath her clothes — or reserved for the bedroom. Likewise The Crown actress Emma Corrin, 28, who is known for her out-there outfits.
She isn’t afraid to be daring on the red carpet , so for her this kind of look is practically t.