suspenders

Noun

• elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
• A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off.
• Small straps, attached to a suspender belt, that hold up a woman's stockings.

Synonyms

brace, gallus, suspender, braces, garters