Learn More About Belts

By Brad Chase


When most individuals think about belts, they believe they serve only one purpose: to hold up your pants. No longer are belts considered only a functional accessory. They also add an entire dimension to your style. The potential of belts is simply endless and moreover they are less expensive than other accessories like watches, wallets, and cufflinks.

You need to take full advantage of the style that belts provide.

Belt FAQ

How do I Match a Belt? When choosing a belt to wear with their chinos or men's suits, matching the ensemble is certainly difficult. There are so many opinions out there, it can be difficult to tell which advice to follow and which to ignore. Rule of thumb: belts should match shoes. No matter what your dinner suits are like, wearing black shoes means your belt should be black so on so forth. Remember belt buckle has importance too. The buckle should match the accessories you are wearing. According to your preference, belt buckle, watches, and rings should belong from one metal colour family whether they are platinum or white gold or even stainless steel.

The Right Belt Type For Jeans The requirements for jeans are completely different than those for men's suit or even chinos. Not only because they are much more casual, but because they require a different type of belt. Always wear a wider belt in leather or cotton with jeans. And, unless you want to look like a cowboy, be careful about the size of your belt buckle as well. Only ladies can wear the thin belt with jeans.

What Belt Colour is Best for Your Chinos?- When Should I Wear a Belt- When you need to tuck in your shirt a belt is necessary. This includes when you are wearing chinos, jeans, or men's suits. Only the announcement of casual Friday at the office may make belts unneeded.

Thin Belt or a Thick Belt- Both types of belts have style, but it really depends on the occasion and your attire which one is the best option for you. When you are wearing dinner suits at formal events you should wear thin belts. If you are wearing flat-front pants, jeans, and even certain styles of men's suits, however, a wider belt may be more stylish.

Things to Avoid- Some things should be avoided when wearing a belt. For instance, you should never wear suspenders and a belt at the same time, you should never wear a belt that is too short, and you should never wear a belt with a pair of pants that does not have belt loops. No matter what the situation, these tips will keep you looking stylish.

When you dress up your belts have to be right too. Choosing a belt for your men's suits, chinos, and jeans is important if you want to appear stylish and get the right support.




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