Tips to buy the genuine leather belts for men online

Posted by lapisbard on April 30th, 2019

Belts are not about just holding your pants up but are also a statement of your aesthetic sense. As there are many different ways of styling up such as formal, semi-formal, and casual, one single belt cannot be used for all occasions. Learning some basics about belts could aid big time in making the right purchase when searching for men’s belt online in virtual shops or brick and mortar stores.

Things to avoid

As in most aspects of life, learning what not to do is more important than learning what to do. Belts are of various types, differing by material, texture and colours. Numerous websites pop up claiming to offer belts for really low prices when searching for men’s leather beltonline. Rather than buying dozens of low-quality belts every few weeks and losing them soon, buying one or two high-quality belts, even if it means shelling out a little more money, and making use of them for years seem more logical. Synthetic belts often appear obvious and awkward, and therefore must be avoided, even if they are available for really low prices. Avoid using belts with suspenders as they bring a sense of oddity…unless of course, that sense of oddity is what you seek.

Length:

Belts are available for different waist sizes, and it is always better to go for belts two sizes larger than your pant size. You don’t want a situation where your belt is too small or too long, with the last few centimetres hanging out of the loops of your pants.

Material:

Leather belts are best suited for formal wear, while cotton and polyester belts are better suited for casual wear. For semi-casual occasions, distressed leather could be a good choice, as though they appear formal, they also add style and personality.

Buckles:

Belts do come with buckles of different styles and shapes. Different people might prefer different styles, but most people tend to avoid large belt buckles that add too much of a “bling” or stand out too obvious. 

Colours:

Fashion sense does differ from person to person, but there are general rules which when followed, would more often than not land you on the good books of the fashion police. Ideally, the colour of the belt must match the shade of the shoes or at least come close to it. Black belts go well with shoes of darker shades. Tan belts go well with shoes of lighter shades. They go especially well with olive or bright blue suits. Belts do come with other shades and colours, and one can always experiment, albeit risking ridicule.

Consider these points while you look for men’s belts online, and you will find the perfect belt that meets your tastes and preferences.