How to wear a men's belt correctly?

In a man's wardrobe, there is not such a large assortment of clothes so that it is easy to play up the image with different variations, so every element, for example, a belt, will come in handy here. The choice of this accessory must be taken seriously, because this detail serves not only to maintain the trousers, but also as an interesting completion of the bow, emphasizing the individuality and taste of the owner. In our article, we will look at the basic rules for choosing, wearing and combining this attribute of a men's wardrobe.

After making a decision in choosing a belt, you need to understand how and on which side it should be tucked, taking into account all the nuances. But since such an element of a man's wardrobe is not uncommon, he must understand the basic details. In the case of the male model the correct one will be worn with the buckle located on the left side, and the free end on the opposite right side. In the traditional version, this element of the men's accessory has the shape of a rectangle, and the hairpin is rounded to avoid damage to the clothes.

Before buying a belt, you must definitely decide on the size. In order to avoid problems and inconveniences in the process of wearing, you need to choose an accessory that is suitable for all parameters. Male version in the classic design, the buckle should be fastened to the third hole on the product, the remaining excess part must be inserted through the belt loop, fixed so that it does not dangle. If you have not calculated with the length in the direction of increasing, it is undesirable to fasten it with the fourth hole, leaving a long tip. It will be appropriate to slide the buckle and cut off the excess.

This type of product is unfastened in the reverse order:

• you need to pull the threaded part out of the belt loop;
• slightly pulling on the right side of the belt, pull the pin out of the hole;
• pull the tape out of the structure.

In addition to the standard buckle model, there are other variants used in the manufacture of belts. For example, with an automatic lock. This species has a very comfortable and practical design. Fastening such a belt is simple:

• the tape itself must be inserted into the buckle;
• in a certain area, the mechanism will fix the belt.

This model is unbuttoned by clicking on the "flag" present on the clasp. The belt is then pulled out of the structure. This type of fastener does not require additional holes on the accessory.

The belt with two rings fastens like this:

• the free end of the belt (without rings) must be pulled through both rings sewn on the opposite side;
• further, you need to insert the strap between the two rings, passing above the upper ring to the lower one;
• pull the "tail" of the belt in the opposite direction;
• tighten carefully until the end.

It doesn't matter what shape the buckle is located on one side of the belt, be it round, square or rectangular - they all fasten in the same way.

When purchasing such a detail of a men's wardrobe as a belt, you must definitely think about how you will combine such an accessory with the existing things, and for what occasions you need it. After all a properly worn piece will emphasize your taste and originality... You can, of course, do without this attribute, but the image will seem incomplete.Since there are different styles of clothing, be it a strict classic or casual casual, then the belt must be selected in accordance with the image, because such a detail can also be of different types.

Let's figure out which model of such an accessory will match a certain style of clothing.

• Classic model should correspond to a similar direction in clothing (severity, nothing superfluous, a minimum of extraneous details, unassuming colors). Classic style wearable belts should be solid black, gray or brown. Buckle of ordinary rectangular shape, mostly silver in color, less often - gold, small in size.

• A belt of the opposite informal style can be more casual shapes and colors, emphasizing the uniqueness of the wearer. In an informal ensemble, you can combine accessories that differ in length and width, you can also mix colors and shapes. But even in this case, it is still better for men to observe minimalism and modesty, perhaps by experimenting with varieties of the buckle.

• Sports belt type usually combined with T-shirts and clothing of a similar direction. In this way, the accessory in question is worn, covering it with clothes.

Before choosing what to wear with a men's belt, it is worth listening to some advice and recommendations of professional stylists.

• For men with a short torso or a dense build, it is preferable to wear an accessory that is larger in width. This variation will make the body longer and look slimmer.
• Do not pull on too much with the belt. In addition to being awkward, it's also bad for your health.
• You should try to choose models of medium length, corresponding to the tone of the boots.
• For a comfortable feeling during wearing, so that a tight belt does not pull the trousers up or down, the accessory must be worn so that it is in the middle.
• It must be remembered that this man's accessory must be put on in such a way that the fastener is on the left side, and the opposite part is on the right.
• It is advisable to combine brown straps with denim trousers of blue and light blue tones in combination with shirts of light shades.
• You can visually make the body longer by matching the tone of the belt to the color of the shirt. And to focus on the legs, you need to take a model that matches the color of your trousers.
• To avoid distorting the finished look, do not wear a belt over bulky clothing such as a jacket.
• It is preferable to choose high quality materials such as genuine leather or leather substitute. Such an attribute will last a long time, delighting the user with a solid appearance. For longer use, the product should be pulled out of trousers from time to time and hung by the plaque.
• You need to try not to use an obscene-looking thing with damage, this also applies to the fastener, because by avoiding this, you will always look elegant and rich.

Belts for every day can be bought more often, depending on the relevance at the moment. It is better to buy a serious model for a long time. The higher the quality, the longer it will serve its owner. By choosing natural leather, any user will be satisfied with the purchase. Having compared all the positive aspects, the final choice remains with the specific buyer.

See below for how to properly wear the belt.