Black notation printed across a white elastic web, 35mm wide, with silver-toned clips at the front and back. The staves and notes run the length of the braces, so the pattern reads clearly whether the jacket is on or off.

Wide braces like these sit flat on the shoulder and take the weight of the trousers properly, which a belt never quite does. Four clips fasten to the waistband, and sliding adjusters on each strap set the length. White works with a plain shirt and dark trousers, and it will not compete with a patterned tie.

• 35mm elastic web in white with black music notation
• Silver-toned clip fittings, four in total
• Adjustable sliders on each strap

They arrive in a presentation gift box, which makes them easy to hand over to a musician or a singer without further wrapping.