Originally Posted by
shaun3000
Or tear the fabric? The suspenders I’ve seen have pretty sharp alligator clips. Works fine for jeans or slacks but I can’t imagine Lycra would hold up too well.
I've stitched on patches a few times over the years (on shorts I really like that have gone a long ways) but it isn't a big issue. I've had good luck with the rainbow strapped suspenders popular a few years ago. Clips work well and don't eat shorts.