A men's belt is not just a great gift. This is a symbol of a real man, style and status. How to choose a belt that emphasizes your personality, we will tell in this article.
Types of men's belts
Belts can be divided into 4 types, and the choice directly depends on your style, lifestyle and preferences.
A sports belt is rare. Such belts are most often made of rubber, rubber, denim and various synthetic materials. These belts should not be worn under a suit or jeans with a shirt. If you decide to wear a sports belt with jeans, wear a T-shirt or sweatshirt on top.
The leather belt is made from genuine leather. The leather is lightly finished and the edge is not square, but slightly rounded. The end part is well painted. When trying on a leather belt, be sure to take it in your hands and pull it: stretching up to 2 cm is allowed. If the belt stretches a lot, then it is of poor quality and will quickly lose its appearance and shape. If the leather belt does not stretch at all, this is also bad, such a belt will be uncomfortable to wear and too tight. Usually a leather belt has a back and front layer of leather, inspect them. They should be pressed and well stitched. This treatment prevents the belt from delamination during wear. Sometimes a volumetric layer is laid between the layers to give roundness - inspect it carefully: the material must be of high quality, but, unfortunately, it is difficult for the buyer to correctly evaluate this material, it is painfully good for modern materials to fake natural ones.
Casual belt (read as casual) - such a belt is intended mainly for jeans. It can be made from various materials: rubber, leather, substitute, fabric and even synthetic materials. All sorts of buckles of incredible shapes can be put on such belts; some companies make a unique buckle on order - they are engraved, embossed, etc. The colors of this type of belt, unlike other types, can be unimaginable, up to poisonous green. Still, the main colors for belts are classic black, white and brown. Belts can be of different widths: from 2 cm to 6 cm. Super-narrow belts of 2 cm have appeared on sale recently and have already managed to win loyal fans among young people. Wide belts (5-6 cm) have been in fashion for a long time, they are usually worn on jeans. When choosing a wide belt, be sure to check the straps on your jeans. They should be wide enough for such belts. The standard strap on jeans is 5 cm.
Classic trouser belt. Belts of this type are made from genuine high-quality leather, they are slightly rounded at the edges, the line is even and smooth. The buckle is usually made of one color metal. Recently, designers have taken small liberties: they combine two metals, but a real gentleman will not allow this in a business style. Trouser belts have a width of 4 or 5 cm.
How to distinguish leather from a fake
The main secret that helps to distinguish real leather from a fake is as follows: the edges of the belt made of fake leather are carefully folded and processed, it is impossible to find a cut on it. Real leather is not stitched, it is carefully trimmed.
Another way is to set fire to the corner of the belt. Real leather will not burn. (True, not all sellers allow you to strike a lighter near their product)
What is the belt for?
This is the main question that you need to answer for yourself, and start from the answer.
If you are choosing a belt for a three-piece suit, you need a classic trouser belt. For jeans, choose a belt in the style of Casual or sports belt.
Metal fittings on the belt should be combined with the image, i.e. with your trousers, watches and shoes. A belt made of synthetic fabric simplifies the look, making you look less respectable.
If you buy a belt for a specific item, you can choose something extravagant. But for everyday wear, it is better to purchase a universal belt, practical and, of course, comfortable and of high quality.
Belt fitting
Is the belt tight? Excellent. In any case, for whatever purpose you buy a belt, you should not feel discomfort. If at least something does not suit you, try another option. Do not be confused by the length: if the belt is too long, it can be reduced: the bolt is carefully unscrewed, the buckle is removed, your waist is measured and 3-4 holes are measured from it from the other end, and the excess is cut off. Then the seller punches a new hole for the bolt, and the buckle is installed back. So the main thing is comfort and combination with the rest of the clothes.
Simple Belt Selection Standards
1. A belt with a lot of metal in its design looks casual and casual.
2. In casual clothing, a woven leather belt is acceptable. In a business style, it is better to refuse such a belt.
3. Flexible belts that have leather inserts do not fit into the classic look.
4. Choose a modest and simple belt buckle, no logos. As an exception, allow
Xia belts with an unusual buckle, if you want to show everyone that you are rich, and you can afford a belt from a famous brand.
5. Leave narrow straps to young people, respectable men prefer belts 4-5 cm wide.
6. Practical men buy a belt so that there are at least 2 free holes in stock.
7. Belts along with suspenders have not been worn for a long time! Either a belt or suspenders.
8. Don't buy very expensive belts. This is not the most important accessory, besides, such a belt will require an appropriate outfit so as not to bring dissonance into the image.
9. Remember that the belt is selected not for a suit or trousers, but for shoes.
10. A belt is 100% essential if you are wearing trousers - this is the unshakable truth of the classic modern look.
11. Check all accessories before buying: buckle, clasps and fasteners. In addition, the belt should have two loops that fix the folded part of the belt. One should be fixed near the buckle, and the second at about a palm's distance from the buckle. Pay special attention to the fastening of the buckle - it should be fastened to a neat bolt.
