Leather belt

A leather belt can be a good gift for a man. In ancient times, a man’s belt was protected from the evil eye. The ancient warrior wide strap protected the abdomen.

For women, a leather strap is a very important accessory, without it the outfit may seem unfinished. A well-chosen leather belt will decorate any woman.

Men's leather belt is worn with pants or jeans. If a man likes to wear suspenders, then this accessory is not appropriate. Leather belts are from 2 to 6 centimeters wide. Narrow straps appeared not so long ago, they are popular among young people. Wide belts are worn with jeans.

Men's leather belts are universal and classic. Classic men's belts with a small buckle, emphasizing business style, should be combined with the tone of the suit and shoes. If the belt and shoes are combined not only in color but also in texture, this emphasizes the man’s elegance. The combination of a strap with a watch strap and a dial buckle show the refined taste of a man.

Casual casual belts are worn with jeans. Leather belt should be stretched to a length of two centimeters. To check this, you just need to stretch it before buying. This leather belt usually has a rounded edge. The decoration of the belt is a buckle. The edges of the inner and outer layers should be stitched straight line. The belt should not be very long, if necessary it should be shortened. A few holes after the fastener must remain free.

Reversible leather belts are made of genuine leather, and the sides are painted in different colors. The buckle can also roll over to the other side. Woven leather belts are also made on both sides, but very rarely.

For women, a leather strap can be a decoration and complement the bright ensemble. Women's leather belts with a large metal buckle, which should be in harmony with the basic clothing, are in fashion. The loose end is knotted and dangles down. Leather strap emphasizes the female figure. Some fashion designers suggest wearing them buckle back. Sometimes women's ensembles are supplemented with leather belts at the neck and back. Massive metal buckles come in the form of medallions and brand symbols.

The stylish outrageous model of leather women's belts this season is a belt. This is a special leather decoration that is worn on the leg, emphasizing sexuality. It is worn with short skirts, shorts, rather narrow jeans. Leather belts are varied in width and color, it depends on the choice of the most fashionable women.

Genuine leather straps are sewn for men and women. They differ in fastener. Women's belts fasten from left to right, and men's - from right to left.

Handmade leather belts are made of various types of leather (calf, pig, buffalo leather). In the leather workshops, you can order a strap at the request of the customer from any genuine leather.It is necessary to know that handicrafts cannot be cheap, because their cost price is high. The main decoration of the belt is a buckle, made to customer taste. The seams in these workshops are made by hand. Handmade belts are durable and original.

In the leather workshops you can order an exclusive author's model of the belt. On the special equipment an individual buckle is made in form and image. The image can be any photo, children's drawing, monogram, logo, which has no analogues.

Eccentric personalities can pick up a biker leather belt. All of them are made of black genuine leather with a width of 4 centimeters, but they are distinguished by biker buckles. Buckles are made in various shapes and sizes. With a huge variety of patterns, a biker can choose a strap to your taste. You can wear them with jeans and leather pants.

Metal lovers may like a leather belt with rivets. This fashionable adornment for youth can be worn with jeans and over a shirt. Both the young man and the girl will like it.

Belts are made of natural and artificial, as well as wicker. Leather straps are made of pig, calf, bovine, cowhide, sheep skin. Pigskin belts are inexpensive but short-lived. Inexpensive straps are mainly made from durable bull leather, but it is stiff and deformable. Cow skin is softer than bovine, but harder calf, so most belts are made from calf leather. This leather can be varnished and polished, but it is impractical to wear. Plastic goat leather is very much appreciated, from which designer exclusive things are made. Very expensive straps are made of crocodile, snake skin, ostrich skin, iguanas, sharks and python.

Braided belts look stylish and elegant. They look advantageous with jeans and blouses and dresses. The beige, black, brown colors of the woven belts always look organically with any things. They are usually made from calf and cow skin. Their peculiarity is that they have no fixed holes, so it is impossible to shorten such a belt. They are very fond of wearing Italian.

In the fashion now straps of different colors. This year, genuine leather belts can be worn with any things, regardless of their texture. In the summer, the belts of light colors always look good. They are very well suited to white and colored clothes. Dark strict colors are combined with jeans and trousers. The main thing is that they combine with shoes, bags and gloves.

It will decorate any outfit: from business to evening. The beginning of its history, he takes from distant hussar times. In our time, white belts are present in military uniforms, but only in full dress. A well-chosen white leather belt will enhance the femininity and elegance of any woman. This accessory is very suitable for jeans and leopard clothes, for a dress with polka dots. A white wide belt can be worn not only by girls with a slender figure, but also by ladies with uniforms, you only need to properly combine clothes. Fashionable white belts are made with various additions in the form of fringe, metal rivets and chains.

Many companies are engaged in the manufacture of belts. In branded boutiques, you can choose straps for every taste that even a picky buyer will like.

Up to $ 35 you can buy brand belts Uniqlo, Bexley35-60 dollars - Meermin, The British Belt Company, Herring, Henderson, Velasca, 60-100 dollars - Berg & Berg, Anderson’s.

Positive reviews are getting inexpensive quality belts from the brand. Levi’sWith soft leather and a classic solid buckle. It seems painted, but it is impossible to scratch it. This product looks very stylish. The manufacturer claims that the belt does not withstand mechanical washing.

For jeans and trousers fashionistas are buying universal branded belts made from natural material of the company. Diesel, distinguished by their diversity, durability and practicality. They are made from high quality leather. These straps can not be confused with others, their decoration is branded label. Buckles are made of various shapes with a company logo.

Belts Pierotucci made in Italy are distinguished by their strength and design. Belts of various colors, double-sided, with decorative stitching, in leather weaving will complement the stylish image of any man.

Women's leather straps from the brand look brutal Miu miuthat are in demand. Mens style belt looks original with a light transparent dress. Also unusual looks leather belt with a bright suit.

Prada and Nina Ricci put up a fashionable collection of straps, a feature of which is metal buckles with a logo and colors, combined with summer outfits.

Versace and Alexander McQueen they offer wide corsets of dark colors, decorated with lacing and narrow straps.

To buy a men's leather belt, you need to know what you will wear it with - with jeans or trousers, with casual clothes or with an elegant suit.. Expensive costume requires and expensive leather belt. This accessory should be combined with the tone of the shoe. Under the jeans fit a wide belt with a massive shiny buckle. It should not be made of cheap plastic or metal, which in the process of wearing will change its appearance.

When choosing a leather belt, you must check the naturalness of the skin. This can be done by sniffing it. Genuine leather has a characteristic smell of the animal. To determine the material of the belt, you need to look at its cut. Many manufacturers leave the cut not hemmed specifically for this. Genuine leather belts are sewn from three layers. The outer must be made of leather, the inner layer may be cushioning for stiffness. A belt will be more expensive, the inner layer of which will also be of leather. The strongest belt consists of three layers of leather, which are first firmly glued, then stitched. This leather belt will last more than one decade.

The edge can be seen in the place of fastening of the buckle, pushing it aside. By its slice one can understand whether the material is stratified or not. If not stratified, then the belt is made of natural material. The hem of the leatherette strap is almost always tinted and stratified on the edge.

The naturalness of the material can be determined with the help of water, dropping it on the belt. On the natural leather remains a dark stain, the water is absorbed, and on the leatherette water flows, leaving no traces.

A natural material can be distinguished from a fake by burning it, it will light up very slowly and burn badly, and the dermantin will catch fire quickly and will melt. But this way you can not check the lacquered belts, and no one will set fire to the goods in the store.

Clothing in combination with a leather strap will look very elegant. You need to know that a wide belt is worn with a high waist, and a narrow one is worn with a low waistline. The leather strap is worn even with a coat - this ensemble looks very feminine.Biker belts can be worn with sundresses and blouses. Corsets in combination with airy dresses emphasize their elegance. Leather straps are worn tight at the waist or hips.

All leather products require proper care. You need to know that the natural skin of animals is deformed. To soften and stretch at home, you first need to clean the leather belt. The strap of a smooth material should be cleaned with a soap solution of water and ammonia. But you can do it with a solution of soda and water in equal parts, rubbing it into the skin. Leave for an hour, then rinse with water and dry in fresh air. A good condition of the straps will help support the care products for leather products (eg shoe wax).

• To straighten the belt, you need to either hang it, so that he stretches out, or turn into a ring and put in a box.
• When worn, the strap becomes drier and degreased. In order for the belt to last longer, it must be periodically cleaned and lubricated with cream with beeswax or any fat cream. This approach will soften the leather strap and extend its life.
• Refresh the color of the leather belt will help coconut oil. Olive will help to soften natural skin, if after cleaning to polish their belt.
• Restore a crumpled belt from natural material, you can, if you rub it with paraffin, after cleaning it with a weak soap solution.
• To stretch the leather belt, you need to lubricate it well with petroleum jelly, let it rest for 1 hour and hang it with a load for a day.
• Leather straps can not be ironed. Paint on the belt can fade from direct sunlight.
• White leather belt can be reconstituted with a mixture of milk and whipped egg white.