Belt : What is it?
| Belts are worn around the waist to hold up pants, skirts, or other lower body garments. They are usually inserted under the belt loops of a garment and secured with buckles. Most belts are also can be adjusted by moving the strap along the buckle. Belts are traditionally made of leather, but fabric, plastic, and woven belts are also common. |
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Kinds of Belts include the following: |
Braided belts
- Braided belts are made up of three or more strands of leather or cord braided together.
- They are commonly used with sport and casual wear.
Camp belts
- Camp belts are made from pieces of leather linked together to form a strip.
- They are used for camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Cowboy belts - Cowboy belts, also called western belts, are made of heavy tooled leather and come with large ornamental buckles.
- They are used in horse shows and barn work.
Cummerbund belts - Cummerbund belts are wide sash-like strips made of pleated satin or taffeta.
- They are commonly used with formal wear or to accent women’s dresses.
Elastic belts - Elastic belts are made of garter or stretchable fabrics.They are ideal for loose pants or those that have no belt loops.
Gaucho belts - Gaucho belts or concho belts are made up of decorative metal plates, either linked together or attached to a leather belt.They are often used by women and are usually non-adjustable.
Sam Browne belts - Sam Browne belts come with shoulder straps hung over the right shoulder.They are worn with military uniforms and are used to support heavy weapons.
Surcingle belts - Surcingle belts are fitted with leather tabs that fit through a metal buckle for adjustment.
- They may be made of leather or woven fabric.
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Length: Choose a belt long enough to wrap around your waist and overlap past the buckle. For standard tang buckles, look for one that extends at least three inches past the buckle to allow room for adjustment. Sash belts and knotted belts should be at least 12 inches longer than the waist size for a secure knot.
Buckles: Choose a belt with a tang buckle for a secure fit and easy adjustment. Avoid snap buckles because they are brittle and non-adjustable. Consider clip buckles if you are getting a woven or fabric belt for more adjustment options. |
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