Men's belt for jeans
Jeans have long been firmly established in both women's and men's wardrobe. Despite the fact that previously they were clothes exclusively for workers, now almost everyone is wearing them - from students to office workers. And in order to add individuality and a bit of style to your image, you can complement classic jeans with the right belt. How to choose a belt and what models for men offer modern designers, and will be discussed in this article.
Features and functions of the accessory
A belt is not only a decoration for a dress, but also a way to make jeans more comfortable for you. It supports pants, so you can be sure that they will not fall down even with active movements or running. The belt is also useful if you have lost a little weight, and the jeans are already sitting on you a little freer than you need.
But in addition to practical benefits, the belt is also aesthetic. To date, many interesting accessories are being created that will complement both casual and business outfit. You can choose a solid belt without any extra decorative elements, or vice versa, opt for an attention-grabbing belt with an interesting buckle.
You can also pay attention to brand new items, if budget allows. Modern designers who create men's clothing, you can find a lot of attractive stylistic solutions for young guys and mature men.
Materials
When choosing a quality belt, first of all, attention should be paid to what material it is made of. The best choice is a belt made of genuine leather. Such a thing will serve you for several years, so the high price will pay off with interest. Buy leather belts, and you do not have to change them every six months due to the fact that the previous one crawled away or just looked untidy.
Classic leather belts are not the only things that fashion industry offers us. You can find a belt of bright color from python, or, for example, a belt complemented with spikes. It all depends on what kind of image you want to create and what things you prefer to wear in everyday life.
For fans of casual style, you can choose a cheaper alternative. An interesting look belts of textiles or rubber. They can be worn with jeans and light T-shirts or hoodies.
Dimensions
The next important parameter is the width and length of the belt. In order for him to sit really well on you, you need to pick him up correctly. So the belt will support your jeans well, but not cause you discomfort.
First of all, remember that the jeans you chose from the very beginning should also fit your body well. The belt should be only an additional accessory, but not an indispensable part. Now let's see how to choose a belt depending on the features of your figure.
Wide belts are not suitable for those who wear large jeans. Remember that the wider the belt and the larger the buckle, the greater will be the emphasis on the abdominal area. Therefore, if you want to avoid this, it is better to choose a narrow neat belt. Standard width - 5 cm. Such a belt or 4 cm wide will suit most men.
Popular brands
If you have the opportunity, it is better to buy a belt from a proven brand. After all, the brand of the product is not only a reason to emphasize its status, but also a guarantee of quality. If you buy a thing from a company with a long history, then you can be sure that it will last a long time. You can recommend brands such as Wrangler or Diesel. These companies are engaged in the production of denim products, and, accordingly, their belts are ideally suited for it. You can find among their assortment a lot of youth accessories and belts that will complement the image of a confident man.
Fashion trends
Fashion applies not only to such things as jeans, shirts or suits, but also to accessories. If you want to look modern, then some fashion trends should be considered, even if in general you are not a follower of fashion.
Colors
In terms of colors, men's fashion is quite stable. Always basic shades. With the help of a classic black or brown belt, you can create a win-win stylish bow. The same can be said about the shades close to them - red or dark blue, for example.
However, dark belts in black or brown are not recommended to be combined with light jeans. Thus, you sort of cut your figure into two parts, which will not look very nice.
The combination of the belt with the rest of the details of the dress is quite important. He should not "stand out" from the general color scale. Stylists are advised to focus on the combination of the belt with at least one detail of your wardrobe. For example, it may be some kind of accessory or shoes.
If you wear a watch, then everything is quite simple - pick up a belt, the color of which will be combined with the watch strap. In this case, the metal from which the buckle is made should also be combined with the dial base. But this is not a very strict limitation, and in order to look good, you are not obliged to select everything to match the tone.
Models
Stylish trouser belts can be divided into two main groups. The first includes accessories in a classic style. Such a belt will “ennoble” even simple jeans. In the end, adding this stylish tandem shirt, you can create an interesting bow for a date, a business meeting or a party.
Classic models are familiar to everyone. These are simple belts, made, as a rule, from genuine leather or very high quality leatherette. The width of such a belt usually varies within three to four centimeters. It complements its neat buckle, made of high quality metal. The design of this buckle is usually discreet, no bulk engravings or color emblems. The color of the buckle is also neutral - silver, black or just plain dark.
The exact opposite of the accessories described above is the casual model. They look more catchy and attract attention with their appearance. The standard width of these belts is 4-5 cm. They look organic in combination with jeans.
If you want one accessory to constantly add something new to the standard images, you can pay attention to the bilateral models.
In addition to this basic division, the belts also differ in the way they are fastened. So, if you want to choose for yourself a budget option, pay attention to the belts, which are fastened with the “track” method. In these belts there is no buckle, only a special mount. But such models have drawbacks, because if the buckle can also be replaced, then the “track” is not.
How to pick up
When buying a belt, pay attention to its quality and appearance. The advantages of leather products over cheap alternatives have already been mentioned. It is worth adding that even wanting to buy a good belt, you can still stumble upon a fake. Therefore, be sure to check the product before buying.
First of all, inspect it carefully. A quality belt will never have sticking threads or curved seams. Such a product is unlikely to serve you more than a month, so you should not even spend money on its purchase. To determine the quality of the leather from which the belt is made, you need to hold on his inner side with a fingernail. There should remain a trace of such a touch - this is precisely what indicates that the skin is soft and well-treated.There will be no trace on hard and too old skin.
When choosing a belt, pay attention to the fact that good skin should be slightly stretched. Not much, literally a centimeter or two. If the skin is stronger, then you have a poor-quality product, from which there will be little use. A belt that does not stretch at all, you will be uncomfortable to wear.
The width of the belt is usually chosen according to the width of the jeans harness with which they are intended to be worn. But you can take a narrower model, if it suits you better. A narrow belt will go well with a narrow tie, so is a good find for creating a stylish business look.
It is advisable to buy a belt immediately with a buckle. So you create an interesting image. You can choose a unique buckle with a design that you like. It can be decorated with some kind of engraving or stamping.
Also look at the fact that the buckle is combined with accessories that you wear most often - rings or watches, for example. This is especially true of the color of the metal.
How to wear
It would seem that in wearing a belt, there are no difficulties - it is enough just to insert its edges into the strap and fasten the buckle. But even here there are certain subtleties, without the knowledge of which you will look bad, even buying a quality and expensive belt.
First of all, do not buy outright fakes. If a belt with a buckle on which the brand name is engraved is sold on the market, then you should not hope that you have the original. By the same principle, you should not combine cheap suits with an expensive belt and vice versa. It will be very noticeable and will not decorate you at all.
To make the belt fit you well, be guided by a simple rule - if you are over 25, it is better to wear classic models made in dark colors and with a width of 4-5 centimeters. It looks organic and attractive on adult men.
Follow these simple rules, choose high-quality belts, and you will always look stylish even in the most ordinary jeans.