suspender
US /səˈspen.dɚ/
UK /səˈspen.dɚ/
1.
bretelle
a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders and are fastened to the top of trousers or a skirt to hold them up
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He wore a suit with classic suspenders.
Indossava un abito con le classiche bretelle.
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The clown's oversized trousers were held up by bright red suspenders.
I pantaloni troppo grandi del clown erano tenuti su da bretelle rosse brillanti.
2.
giarrettella
(in the UK) a strap, usually elasticated, worn to hold up a stocking or sock
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She wore a garter belt with delicate lace suspenders.
Indossava una giarrettiera con delicate giarrettelle in pizzo.
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The old-fashioned stockings were held up by suspenders.
Le calze all'antica erano tenute su da giarrettelle.