Men's belts

Men have far fewer accessories in their wardrobe than women who can emphasize individuality. Here, everything is subject to classical canons and traditions. These attributes necessarily include wristwatches, ties, wallets or men's belts. The latter have a lot of varieties and their individual characteristics, which should be considered in more detail.

Initially, the men's belt appeared as a detail of the uniforms of the warriors and performed exclusively practical functions, and then did not even think about the image's individuality. Later, aristocrats began to use it, emphasizing their high status. It was made of durable natural leather, inaccessible to commoners - they girdled with a simple braid or rag rope.

If we talk about the practical functions of the belt, it supports pants or trousers, and also makes the figure more slender and helps to form a posture. Its purpose as a decorating accessory is much more interesting: the belt can emphasize the status of a man, testify to his strength and confidence, reflect her character, attitude to fashion and style, belonging to a certain subculture.

The belt in the most general form has the form of a dense belt of different thickness with a solid buckle and punched holes for fastening and adjustment in size. This definition is, of course, completely incomplete, since there are a lot of varieties with their own design features, details and decor. For example, a belt with a clasp or buckle “automatic” has no holes.

From the variety of belts - branded or purchased in the nearest market, everyday or classic, factory or handmade, there are 3 main types that can not be confused:

• Classic men's belts - those designed to girded dress pants. They have a smooth surface - even or slightly convex, the standard width, usually 3-4 cm. The classic version has an unpretentious and not too massive metal buckle of silver or gold color, high-quality versions are made of smooth genuine leather.

• Casual style or "Casual", as they call it in the West, it has a greater variety of models than the previous ones. These belts are worn on jeans, casual pants, shorts, chinos. They are wider than classical ones; the buckle can also be much more massive and of more diverse forms and mechanisms. Materials are not only leather, but also thick fabrics or weaving. Casual belts are most suitable for young people, but mature men can use discreet options with a minimum width.

• Sports branded men's belts used with sweatpants, usually made of rubber or fabric. They can be worn and jeans, but in this case they should be hidden under a t-shirt or jacket. Due to the peculiarities of sportswear this type is not very common.

Models of men's belts, as a rule, differ in the design of their buckles. Its traditional type is in the form of a metal plate with a fixed anchor that passes through the hole. Such types are in all classical models and in most belts in everyday style, they are also called wrapped. The anchor is most often one, but there may be two. Another option is a buckle with a buckle and adjustable length, which has no holes, such are, for example, traditional soldier belts..

Without holes there are also belts with automatic buckle, which are the most practical.. They fasten with one light movement, which is very convenient for business men with a rapid pace of life. For the reliability of the mechanism in such a model it is best to buy products from proven brands. Automatic buckle belts are represented by many design solutions.

On leather models, buckles with anchors are most often placed, and automatic fasteners with loops or clips can be installed on rag and braided ones. TOMoreover, in modern fashion there are belts with removable buckles. This option is good for double-sided straps. In these accessories, the two sides have different colors or patterns. They are convenient in that one belt can be used for different variants of a suit, because according to the color scale it must be combined with shoes, a tie and other items of clothing.

The most suitable length of a men's belt should be such that it fastens on a 2-3 hole, while the free end is passed through only the first harness on the trousers. And if it is without holes with a buckle-clasp, it should be so adjusted that the excess part inside is no more than 10-12 cm. The belt’s too long free end, although it tucks in, does not look very aesthetic.

In order to determine the size of the belt, you should measure your waist in centimeters and then use one of two tables on the European or American scale. European labeling ranges from 70 to 125 with a waist girth of 66 to 129 cm, and the American one - from XXS to XXXXL with a waist girth of 61 to 127 cm. When buying, note that the waist changes slightly in the girth during the day, so you should buy belts with a margin of several large sizes.

French brand Lacoste known around the world, the company began to be engaged in the production of fashionable clothes and accessories as early as the 1930s. Their belts for men of genuine leather are of incredible strength and strict, but very stylish design. They are easily recognizable by the company logo in the form of an image of an alligator, which can be embossed on the skin or engraved on a metal plate.

Stylish men's belts from the brand Hermes recognizable from afar by the invariable metal buckle in the shape of the letter N. The manufacturer does not produce accessories in huge batches, often a very small number of products or an individual order. Prices for them are very high, but they are justified by impeccable quality. Another characteristic of the Hermes belts of classic collections is a perfectly flat seam around the edges.

Sevaro elit - It is a famous Italian manufacturer of leather products. For men, there are collections of wrapped belts and with a loose-leaf machine in casual style. Leather products can be of various colors: black, brown, beige, blue. There are also woven accessories that can stretch - single-color or with interlacing threads of different colors. All products look very stylish.

American Designer Home Tommy hilfiger For over 30 years, it has been manufacturing original accessories and footwear, among them there are many models of rather narrow men's belts made of leather, suede, fabric or nubuck.In the collections of "Tommy Hilfiger" and "Hilfiger Denim" you can find classic leather, youth fabric and canvas or elegant wicker products for every taste.

Belts from the brand Calvin klein produced from all-genuine leather without synthetics. They can always be recognized by the company logo from the abbreviation of the name, which will be present on the label and the product itself. There are classic wrapped options with a metal frame-buckle specifically for jeans. This type has remained unchanged and has been popular for several decades. There are also fashionable casual models with an original plaque design.

The brand Diesel in the season of 2017 for men presents more than 40 models, which successfully emphasize a slender torso and masculinity. This feature has always distinguished the company's products. The most popular are the collection "Only the brave", "B-round", "B-washy" and "B-fuel", which are harmoniously combined with any trousers or jeans in sports and youth style.

Italian leather belts Gucci always have a completely original design coming from the classic canons. They are unlikely to harmoniously look at respectable gentlemen in strict suits, but also for young people in stylish clothes are perfect. There are options of leather or thick fabric, monotonous or with several colors, with elegant or brutal massive badges.

Products Levi's widely known in many countries, it is not an exception and extremely stylish belts for men with smooth or embossed leather, with thin or massive buckles. These accessories are well combined with classic jeans, especially the brand of the same name. And about their neat cut and strength today almost all fans of fashionable clothes know.

World famous brand Louis vuitton This season presents the collections of men's belts "Dynamo", "Metropole", "Pont Neuf", "Stamp", which have a very bold and not rigorous design, suitable for young guys. A pleasant novelty for fashionistas can be accessories from collections "Boston, Damier Print, Slender"that are two-way.

Italian manufacturer Piquadro offers classic models of leather straps with a loose design. You can choose different colors: black, gray, beige and blue.

Clothing and accessories from Hugo boss always distinguished by sufficient rigor, which can emphasize strength and courage. Therefore, the belts from this brand will suit confident men of any age. Dark leather models with a classic but massive frame-shaped buckle are especially popular this season.

Belts Wrangler - This is a quality product from the American manufacturer, known since 1986. Today, you can choose products of different styles from black, beige or brown leather in the classic version. They are perfect for both jeans and trousers from a men's suit.

From the styles that are popular for this season, we can distinguish classic, rather narrow leather belts, but there are some differences from the fashion of previous years. In the trend plastic buckles and textured, slightly convex surface. Also under the jeans are the options remain in the style of the Wild West with a golden buckle.

For reliability, it is best to choose natural leather - smooth or textured. This material will always remain in fashion, in addition, it is visually markedly different from leatherette.

Fabric belts of various colors with various forms of buckles are made of dense material. They practically do not wear out, so you can not worry about the short service life. Another excellent and relevant option can be a braided belt, but because of the thinness of its threads, it is better to choose natural leather.

Of course, for a classic suit you should always choose a black or brown belt of the appropriate style, combining it with shoes. But the option "Casual" or sporty style can be in harmony with many colors. Popular are the thin straps of blue, white, beige or blue leather. Fabric models should be chosen with several colors, for example, red, green and white or any other palette to your taste.

Many people know that you need to choose a belt according to the color of the shoes, but even better if the matching shades are observed. For example, there is not just a brown color, but also dozens of its varieties. Everyone has their own name, and fashion experts and many experienced clothing sellers know them, so there is someone to consult with. Not only colors and shades should be combined, but also the texture: smooth shoes - smooth shoes, woven shoes - the same shoes. Then the image will be really spectacular and as harmonious as possible.

For office work, business meetings or other serious events, of course, you should choose a classic style of smooth monotonous leather with a small buckle. But on vacation or during a walk with light loose clothing, it will look out of place. In this case, you can wear a woven strap, and preferably textile. If it has bright colors, you should also not forget about their combination with other accessories, but here it is not so significant.

Ideally, the buckle can also be combined with other accessories, for example, with a tie on the tie or bracelets on the arm. But this is not very important; only the most ardent mods can use such a pedantic approach. In general, it is worth remembering that in many cases the belt is generally not visible to others, for example, under a long sweater or jacket with low floors. Then, in general, you can use any model, taking care only of your convenience.

Instead of buying several models for different styles of clothing, you can choose something in between, about the universal option. This can be, for example, a leather belt of black, beige or brown color. It should be monotonous, without unnecessary patterns and embossments. And the plaque can be metallic silver in the form of a small thin frame. Thickness is no more than 4 cm.

This accessory is important not only to choose wisely, but also to wear it according to certain rules. First, you should always remember which way to fasten it. The men's belt is worn on the belt with a buckle on the left, and on the contrary, women wear the free end on the right. Of course, a great many models have inscriptions, labels and different images, then it is difficult to make a mistake. Double-sided straps have a removable buckle specially designed for proper wear.

As already mentioned, it is necessary to choose a men's belt in such a way that its free end is not too long, if it sticks out, and moreover hangs down, this spoils the whole look of a man. It is necessary to wear it in all the braces that are available in the pants, but in no case under the jeans label - this is recognized as a bad tone. Some models additionally have a special trenchik, sometimes there are several of them - it will also help to belt the pants well and beautifully.

Too wide options that are more than 4 cm wide should only be used with jeans, the same is true if there is a massive curly plaque.

A thin strap of 3-4 cm is ideally combined with trousers. There are 2 types of such accessories: taped and stitched, the second option is more reliable, as it does not dissolve at the tip with time. But to avoid this, some models are equipped with a metal seal at the end.

Store belts should be curled up or hanging at one end in a dark place, but where there is access of oxygen.

Wash leather products is not worth it, even just the ingress of water on them can cause deformation. To remove dirt, it is best to wipe them with a clean cloth dipped in soapy water and let them dry. When using perfumes should not allow droplets on the surface of the belt, it can cause stains.