Men's trouser belts: features and varieties

A men's belt is a versatile accessory that any man definitely needs. Belts can be stylish, expensive and of high quality, or simpler, suitable for everyday use. However, regardless of the price and purpose, this product should be stylish and neat.

The first information about a men's trouser belt has been preserved since the times of Ancient Egypt and Rome. At the time, an accessory was a thin strip of fabric or leather that was used to support outerwear. Also twisted leather ropes could be found in Persia. They were decorated with metal plates that were used as buckles.

In those days, trouser belts were used not only as decoration. They hung wallets or keys on them, but the military attached weapons to them. If we talk about Slavic countries, then until the 19th century, men used only suspenders to support their pants. AND only at the beginning of the 20th century did belts appear, which have since become an integral part of the men's wardrobe.

There are several types of such products. Therefore, in order to choose the right belt for a man, it is necessary to consider them in more detail.

Such a product is considered classic and is most often made of genuine leather. The width of the trouser belt is 3 centimeters. As for the buckle, it has a rectangular shape. Decorations are not provided here. A stylish trouser belt should be in harmony with the chosen suit, and not stand out against its background. Its color scheme is quite diverse, so the color of the product can be black, blue, and even burgundy.

Most often, such a product is intended to support denim trousers. A variety of materials are used for its manufacture. It can be leather or leatherette. The width of the accessory should be within 4-5 centimeters.

This belt can be used for all types of trousers. Its width usually does not exceed 3 centimeters. As for the materials, the universal belts can be made of leather or leatherette. The shade of such an accessory can be very different.

For classic sweatpants, belts are most often made of fabric or rubber. However, you can also use these accessories for jeans.

There are a number of the most popular materials that are used to create quality belts.

• Leather. Most often, manufacturers use calfskin. Despite the fact that belts made of this material are too expensive, they can last a long time. The leather is soft, high quality, due to this, the belt does not lose its attractiveness for years.

• Treated leather. There are several options for these leather belts. Each, naturally, has its own characteristics. For example, grained leather is distinguished by its expressive texture and high durability. The sanded leather is processed from various defects. This material is most often used for creating everyday and classic models. Embossed leather is the material on which the pattern is applied. The printed leather is also embellished with various patterns.Patent leather is distinguished from others by its almost mirror-like surface. However, these belts are more likely to get scratched. Therefore, as a rule, they are worn "on the way out."

• Suede leather. To create belts from such material, the skin of sheep or elk is most often used, which is processed in a special way. As a result, it is soft, supple and silky.

• Textile. Textile belts can be made from both natural and synthetic materials. They can be woven or canvas.

The choice of belt often determines how stylish the look will be in the end. It is worth choosing accessories, focusing on the style in which the rest of the wardrobe is made. First of all, you need to decide with which trousers the purchased item will be worn. After all, it depends on what material it will be made of.

In order for it to sit well on the figure, you need to try it on when buying. When the belt is fixed, you need to have a free 15 centimeters on it. When buying an accessory, you need to correctly insert the buckle into the middle hole. As a result, 3-4 more holes should remain in stock.

In the process of purchasing a product, it is worth making sure of its integrity and quality. If it is made of leather, then when it is folded in half, there should be no trace on its surface. The product must be well stitched along its entire length. If the belt is simply glued, then after a certain period of time it may delaminate. A quality belt should stretch no more than 1 centimeter.

In order for such a product to serve as long as possible, it will need some care. First you need to know that the belt needs to be cleaned after a certain period. High-quality products just need to be washed in soapy water and then rinsed in clean water with lemon.

From time to time, the belt should be wiped with a special conditioner designed for leather items. This will protect it not only from dirt, but also from drying out. After applying the product, the product must be left to dry for several hours. So that it does not deform, it will need to be periodically wound into a ring or suspended. Going on any trip, the accessory must also be carefully rolled up so that it does not wrinkle on the way.

Summing up, we can say that men's trouser belts are quite diverse... Therefore, in order to correctly determine their choice, it is worth deciding for yourself what they will be worn with. In addition, do not forget about caring for them. Only in this case, the belt will be able to serve for a long time.

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