Vanguard Shirt Stays - Black

Works as needed. Been using this style for 30 years. A nice snug lock on your shirt, and an easy loop around your foot. Soft material. Very comfortable. No worries about a lock popping off and getting smacked by the strap. For those who are concerned about the strap showing through your trousers, it won't. However, if you still don't trust it, just wrap the strap around your leg once and it will stay up against your leg.

Very nice… Don’t pinch, and the material is soo soft you almost forget you’re wearing them

The ship stays did exactly what I was expecting. They are secure and do not slip off. I found that they work better with thinner materials as the "old-fashion" garden hose connection is a friction fit between strong wire frame and the plastic (round) wedge. Thicker materials such as cotton, wool or flannel will be harder to secure. Also if double layers of a polyester or silk material are secured the wedge will be much harder to secure into the wire frame. My application was to secure a polyester uniform shirt material to stay down in my trousers and not pull up. I am quite happy with the results and would recommend this product, especially with thinner shirt materials.

Shirts stays do as they're supposed to. They are harder to attach than the clip on style. They stay put for the entire shift. They hold my shirt nicely.

The clasp design is unique and makes these the most secure shirt stays I've ever worn — and I've tried almost 15 by now. These don't budge even when you pull hard on your shirt. Given the quality of the clasps, I was a little disappointed though that the stirrup loops are sewn together incorrectly by mistake or design. It causes the band to twist and not stay flush to your skin at the top of the loop which can be uncomfortable sometimes. I would love to see a version of this product that has an adjustable tension lock/ladder lock added to the band too.

I've been using shirt garters for years. I'm a former military officer so, in Class A's or Dress Blues keeping your shirt looking well tucked and gig line straight was important. In civilian life the habit stayed alive because I think it really adds a polished look to a suit and dress shirt. I tried various designs over the years. 1.) Sock to shirt with 3 alligator clips - 3 failure points that failed constantly. 2.) Stirrup to shirt with 2 alligator clips - 2 failure points that failed constantly. 3.) Thigh mounted with velcro and 6 alligator clips - Bulky and showed under pants. 4.) Stirrup and these stocking style clips - Zero failures. These do not slip off. And they're comfortable. These shirt garters are also well made and very well priced. I've seen a few comments here from people who have found them hard to use. Pro tip, 1.) Lay your shirt on your bed and attach the clips to the shirt before you put it on. 2.) Then put the shirt on and button it up. 3.) Then sit down and put the stirrups on your feet. 4.) Now put on your socks over the stirrups. 5.) Make sure the shirt is straight in front. 6.) Put your pants on and make sure your gig line is straight. That's it. No struggling with the clips or trial and error. Another tip, adjust the tension to be loose. You want a clean look that's also comfortable. It doesn't look good if the shirt looks like it's being ripped off you and that level of tension is also really annoying. For guys taller than about 6'0" there should be a longer option. One other nice feature of the stirrups is that the straps have a nice fuzzy nap on both sides that makes them comfortable and helps them slide over your skin without chafing. All in all, this is the best design I've ever found. EDIT 5/14/2024: I ordered a second pair of these and received them this morning. I tossed my stirrup style with alligator clips I owned along with my thigh mounted style with velcro straps and alligator clips in the trash. This is the only style I'll use from this point forward.

When you need to look your best, look no further, doesn't have the same problems as the ones that connect to the socks, just step in the stirrups and adjust for that clean crisp look. Good for job Interviews, doing anything in Military Uniforms, etcetera.

Great quality