Belts are worn for both function and style. A seemingly small accessory, they can have a surprisingly large impact on the impression you make. They can be a piece that pulls an outfit together, or end up becoming a distraction that sabotage its overall effect. Unfortunately, many men don’t know a lot about a belt, besides the fact that they go around their waist. So in this article we would be taking about belts and why you choose some over others, as well as how to buy a quality belt that fits you right!
Below are Things To Know about Belts
Defining Belts
Belts are cinching system that goes around the waist using tension to hold up a person’s pant. Even a piece of string can be a belt. A belt can be used for carrying things. Look at Batman and his utility belt, or a gentleman who decides to conceal carry. However, most belts are purely decorative. Simple. Now let’s start getting into more of the details of a belt.
Why Should We Wear Belts
In general, you should wear a belt with all pants that have belts loops. That’s what the loops are for! Leaving it off can look sloppy. Certainly with formal outfits, when your shirt is invariably tucked in, belts are essential with more casual get-ups, when you’ll be wearing your shirt untucked, you can get away with skipping a belt, but you may still miss its functionality; remember that belts aren’t purely decorative-they help keep your pants up! The one thing you wouldn’t want to do is wear a belt and suspenders; it looks as if you either don’t know what you’re doing, or are just really, really worried about your pants falling down.
Buckle Type Of Belts
Almost all formal belts include a frame-style style-buckle, in which the strap goes through the frame. The prong of the buckle goes through holes in the strap to fasten the belt. The buckle of a dress belt is usually shiny and sleek, gold or silver in colour, and smaller and flatter than those found on a casual belt.
Strap Width Of Belts
A dress belt should be 1-1.5 inches wide, with thinner belts being more formal. A belt on the 1’’ end of things is suited for a smaller man, with a waist under 34’’.
How to Find Quality Belts
Your casual belts can come and go, and you may actually like their being replaced every few years, so you can try some new styles. But with a more forma belt, you want something that you can use and enjoy for a long time. A quality belt can last for years if not decades, so it’s good and wears well.
