"How to Master the Art of Suspense Because whether you're a southern dandy, a new-look mod, or one of them speakeasy-loving throwbacks, the kind of suspenders you choose says it all Actual Skinhead You'll want to call them ""braces,"" not suspenders. Wear them with your way-too-tight Levi's and way-too-high Docs. Run with the West Ham-loving hooligans, and shout, ""Oi! Oi! Oi!"" Icons: British bands like the Specials, Blitz, and the 4-Skins Brand: Fred Perry"