Man’s ultimate guide to belts
More than just its basic functionality, a belt is also a fashion statement that describes your style. Picking the right waist fastener is not just practical but also about having a good taste. If chosen correctly the belt can also hold together your entire outfit. If it’s the summer look you are attempting, with a T-shirt or a shirt tucked in, then your belt could probably be the center piece. Similarly, a woven belt can save any smart casual look from looking average. While a mismatched belt will simply attract the wrong sort of attention which people really don’t want. An understandably a wrong size can throw your proportions out! Plus if your belt has one of the fun buckles, then it is highly recommended you not use it, as it goes against the fashion rules.
To help you understand the whole belt scene here’s a compiled guide to wearing proper and correct belts for every outfit and occasion.
How to choose a belt
Not much goes into buying or arranging good belts at your service. One of the few things in the men’s fashion world which are not overly expensive and you don’t even need that many of them. Simply follow a few tips and you are set when it comes to belts.
- Leather it is!
When looking for good quality belts, both the material and manufacturing process makes a difference. Leather should be aged well, be resistant and not stretch which will make the full-grain leather, simply the best!
One of the classics, also look for nubuck leather on the inner face as it is silky and more durable than the rest. Do use some of the best deodorants in India at this stage for completing your look.
- Take a look at your feet
One of the most important rules of menswear is to have accessories to match. So, when you are trying to choose a belt, try matching it with the shoes you often end up wearing. Also, see to it that the belt is somewhat similar to your shoes in its making, like its material, feel and the likes.
- Take a height measurement
If you don’t wish to look like a total loon or if you are not aiming for a cosplay look, then make sure the height of your belt is always between one and one and a half inches. Also, using one of the best deodorants in India will not go amiss.
- Match the metals
While silver, gold, or brass are all pretty acceptable tones for your buckle but do try to pick a material that matches any other metal you might be wearing like your watch or the likes.
- Work with what you have!
Quite understandably no single belt will go well with every outfit or occasion and will not give you the desired look you are aiming for. So a mix of formal and the casual woven belts should help you keep your belt needs in place. Formal for times when spending your days suited up and woven for the much relaxed casual styles. The use of the best men’s best perfumes cannot be any less helpful.
- Keep some options!
While leather may be a default choice but it will not be the only option to manage your waistline. You can still go ahead and look for cotton or woven fabric belts which offer you a more casual and relaxed look. Know the pairs you can play with and fabricate those options.
- Pick the size for you
Know what the perfect belt size is for you by checking that the belt’s tip extends past your first belt loop but stops midway to the next. No one wants to see a shabby scissor cut loop with jutting-out lapels.
The when and how of wearing your belt!
WHEN
There are times you can give your belt-game a miss, when quite admittedly your belt is not going to be seen. For those times, when your belt is on display for all and sundry then do make sure you are not attracting any weird eyes for your odd belt choice. Just add some of the best men’s best perfumes to stay fresh
HOW
Like with every piece of menswear, bold and flashy colours highers the likelihood of going supremely wrong. So, with not many options to rely on, you must fall back on a selected few which are flexible and less likely to spoil your outfit.
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