Men's leather belts

Men's leather belts

The impression of the appearance is made up of parts. Men's leather belt is an important accessory that not only ensures a good fit of the trousers, but also emphasizes the status, gives the image style and completeness.

Features

Men's belts are made of various materials:

  • Genuine Leather. Products from this material provide quality and durability, harmoniously look with strict business suits and casual style clothes.
  • Artificial leather. The budget option, which is short-lived to use, quickly loses its original quality look. Ideal for short term use (specific case).
  • Suede. Less wear-resistant material, when compared with the skin, but with appropriate care retains its quality look for a long time. Suede belts harmoniously look in combination with suede shoes. Wearing separately is not recommended.
  • Textile. Good for comfortable use, when the solidity and status weight does not matter. Textiles wear out quickly and do not differ in durability.
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Varieties of material

Quality accessories are in line with fashion trends. New models of belts are being prepared for new styles of clothing.

One of the most prestigious materials of the business class is crocodile leather. This material has a peculiar pattern, ensures the reliability and durability of the use of products. He certainly gives weight.

Exotic skin should be worn with extreme care. Such an elegant belt will draw attention to the waist area. If it is not perfect, it is necessary to think carefully about whether it is worth so clearly to emphasize its shortcomings.

Wearing woven belts also requires careful selection of wardrobe, since the bulk of the texture can drown out the modest material of the suit, emphasizing its simplicity. Usually they are worn in the summer. Weaving is large or small. Usually such belts are made from cowhide or calfskin. Leather is used both smooth and suede.

Such models are good because there are no fixed holes in them, and the disadvantage is that they cannot be shortened.

Types of belts

Admirers of exclusive products should pay attention to brand models or handmade accessories.

The most budget handmade products include products made of pigskin. These belts are not durable. More often, they use more expensive calf skin, which looks more aesthetic and lasts longer. A little more expensive products made of sheepskin. Designer models of the wizard make of amazingly plastic and bright goat skin.

The most exclusive belts are made from the skin of exotic animals: python, shark, ostrich. By coordinating an individual order with the master, you can choose not only the skin, but the accessories you like, having determined the width and length of the product. Such an order may cost even more than a brand-name product.

  • Classic glossy and matte belts made of genuine leather are represented by brands. Dunhill, Montblanc.
  • Products of the brand are distinguished by stylization under snake, crocodile skin or other relief. Piquadro. They have unusual colors and high quality.
  • Dalvey offers beautiful woven belts.

Models

Trouser belts feature a variety of buckles. Their choice depends on the style of clothing and the event on which this accessory is worn. There are 3 main types of buckles: simple open buckle, closed buckle with anchor and closed with clip.

  • Closed buckle with clip It is usually used on textile belts in which there are no holes - adjustment is made only by moving the buckle.
  • Closed buckle with anchor different original design. Such products are recommended to be worn only at informal events.
  • The most versatile option is considered simple open bucklethat suits both business and everyday wardrobe.

Models are constantly modified, complemented by functionality. Recently, special belt belts for travel and travel have been produced, they are equipped with a secret pocket.

Convenient to use is considered to be a model with an automatic buckle. The belt with automatic buckle does not require holes. With the help of a clamp, it can be fixed to the desired length. Usually such buckles have decorative ornaments.

Such a buckle with the appropriate design solution can be used both for a classic suit and ordinary trousers.

Dimensions

The standard belt width is from 3.3 to 3.7 cm. The choice of belt width depends on the width of the buttonholes in the trousers.

Trouser belt usually has a width of 3-4 cm. It has 2 loops: one - moving, and the second - fixed, located near the buckle.

Casual style assumes wearing wider belts, their width reaches 6 cm. Before buying such a belt, measure the straps of the jeans with which this accessory is planned to be worn, since the standard width of the straps of jeans does not exceed 5 cm.

Recently, narrower straps (2 cm) that are popular among young people have appeared.

Stylists believe that such narrow options are acceptable for youth fashion, and older men are recommended wider.

An important indicator for a belt is its length. A short belt simply cannot fasten at the waist, and too long does not look very aesthetically pleasing and is a sign of bad taste. Almost all belts can be shortened (or you should check with the seller about the presence of your favorite belt of a different size).

There are dimensionless models that have an unscrewed rivet near the buckle, which provides an opportunity to unwind the fittings, cut off the excess part and again fasten everything. It is correct to fasten the belt to the middle hole. From the main hole in each side should be 2-3 holes.

A good belt can permanently ruin your own holes. Quite often in specialized stores offer a service for punching holes.

Stamps

The range of the catalog of companies Allbiz Russia now has 17 manufacturers and suppliers of trouser belts. Leading positions among Russian manufacturers of belts are occupied by CJSC “WORK LABOR" (Nizhny Novgorod).

Belts made by Italian craftsmen, made of high-quality Italian leather, are in special demand by consumers. It is distinguished by its unsurpassed quality: durability, flexibility, texture. The secret of this quality lies in the fact that Italians process the skin using special technologies - starting the process of preparing the skin from ensuring perfect health of animals, ending with the specifics of tanning hides. Most of the processing is done by hand, which allows you to maintain the perfect color and structure of the material.

Among the leading manufacturers and brands are the most popular:

  • Levi's. This brand has been a leader for several decades. Products of this brand are of very high quality.
  • Lee Cooper. The main advantage of this company's products is a harmonious combination of quality and ease of use.
  • Timberland. Every product of this brand is thought out to the smallest detail. Consumers note the impeccability of the raw materials used in production.
  • Aldo. The main principle of the company is to keep up with the times, to be in trend.
  • Balmain. The combination of the incompatible is characteristic: glamor and brutality. Products are usually made from expensive materials. Classic and fashionable tendencies of color solutions are used.
  • Dolce & Gabbana. In the model lines the classics and the novelties of the fashion world are harmoniously combined: special hidden clasps on the back, on the sides; belts having a double turn.
  • Dsquared. It is marked by the unpredictability of the model range: double straps, decorated with chains, locks, with a mirror effect, with a palette of neon colors.
  • Andrea Zori. Brand glorify luxury handmade products.
  • Paolo de Ponte. The company is characterized by conservatism on the verge of perfection.
  • Philipp Plein offers luxury wide handmade designer belts.

Fashion trends

At the present time there are several major fashion trends relating to belts.

Styles

Wearing a business suit, dress pants requires a classic or universal belt. Such products should be made of high quality materials: soft to the touch natural leather with a single-tone metal buckle. The edges of the product are rounded. The rib is carefully dyed. When bent there is no crease. It is desirable that along the perimeter of the belt was not glued, and stitched perfectly smooth lines. Product width - 4-5 cm.

Lovers of jeans fit belts in the style of casual. They differ in color and fittings. This style does not require matching the color of the belt to the color of the shoe. In this image, you can emphasize the belt accessory. Such belts allow the presence of stones, engravings, logos.

The fabric model fits velvet trousers, but such a belt cannot be combined with a business suit.

Braided models are ideal in combination with leisure clothing. Look great with chinos.

Style, including the belt - is an expression of the inner world of man.

Expensive accessory made of inconspicuous material will emphasize the business qualities of its owner; snake skin will reveal its originality; A belt of bright red or light gray color will perfectly harmonize with a light, light linen suit on a man, wearing moccasins on his bare feet. A buckle with a fixed pin will indicate a liberal-minded admirer of club-style outfits.

Colors

Modern models are both classic and surprisingly unpredictable in terms of color.

The color of the trouser belt must be classic: brown, black, gray.

For jeans fit any color: light green, red, purple, red. The saturation of the tone is directly proportional to the effect and exclusivity of the image.

Red color is especially popular now. It looks very vintage and gives brightness to the created image. This color is matched with blue and blue jeans.

Dark belts are not suitable for light jeans (beige, cream, white). This is a sign of bad taste.

White belts, which recently were fashionable, are not currently in trend.

How to choose?

When choosing a belt accessory, you should consider the purpose of the application, the color, the quality of the buckle and the belt.

Options for everyday wear can be as simple as possible. Their versatility should allow to harmonize with different items of clothing.

For significant events it is advisable to purchase more status belts.

For leisure activities, you can choose a model that is different originality.

The color of the buckle should be in the same tone as the other accessories. As an example - gold watches and chains will not be combined with steel buckle.

Strict dress code involves wearing a belt and shoes in the same color scheme. Classic black and brown belts are considered a versatile option. Democratic styles provide an opportunity to focus on the belt accessory.

Glossy belts are harmonious with lacquered shoes. Matte leather is also suitable for such shoes.

Choosing a belt, you need to focus on the style of the wardrobe for which this accessory is selected.

When buying, consider the length and width of the product, carefully examine the buckle. In the presence of an automatic buckle, it is necessary to check the reliability of the plastic insert. The very light weight of the buckle suggests that it is probably made of silumin, a not very reliable alloy.

You must check the product for stretching. The ideal option is 0.5-1 cm.

If the purchased belt is not stitched, but glued, during its inspection one should carefully study the quality of sizing. If it is stratified, then such a product is better not to purchase.

Trouser belts require some care.

From constant wear such a product can be deformed. To prevent this from happening, he needs to “rest” from time to time: you should let him hang or lie down for a while.

Random stains are removed with skin care products. If the product is of very good quality, when it becomes dirty, it can be carefully washed in a soap solution, and then rinsed in a weak solution of citric acid.

If the product is of poor quality, such a wash can permanently spoil its color and texture.

Reviews

Reviews depend on the models being purchased.

The combination of affordable cost and high quality is considered positive.

Expensive brand models with high quality, modern design, durability, have a high cost.

It is noted that the modern market provides a fairly wide range of products.

Low-cost models often unstuck, the polymer coating is cracking, the plastic components of the automatic buckle break. Products made of pigskin are significantly stretched and deformed.

Men's leather belts - an important accessory image, reflecting the individuality, confidence of men, emphasizing the dignity of the figure.

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