How to choose a belt for a man?

February 23 - Defender of the Fatherland Day. And every woman wants to make her beloved man a nice gift. What to choose? - you ask. Look into the wardrobe. You may have missed something. Belt! Male, stylish, bright. In this article you will learn what types of men's belts are, how to determine its size and quality.

Types of belts for men

There are three types of men's belts:

The classic look has a modest design and emphasized minimalism.

This is an attribute of a serious and status person. Such models are made of genuine leather or its substitute. The buckle of these species is usually standard and rectangular in shape of a small size.

Men's sports belt is designed for men who go in for sports or love to run along the alley in the early morning. They are worn exclusively for sportswear, and are made from rubber, fabric or rubber.

Informal belts have no limits. They can be of various colors, different shapes and even sizes.

You can wear such a model for almost all clothing styles, because for that he is informal.

How to determine the size of the belt for men?

Knowing how to determine the size of such an accessory will help a woman to please her beloved with a great gift. For example, if the ponytail sticks out, it is considered a violation of etiquette.

To determine the size, you need to measure the waist volume in centimeters, and add to the result 20-25 cm. If the waist length is 93 cm, then the length of the belt should be approximately: 93 + 20 (25) = 113-117 cm.

This simple tip will help you choose the right gift for the right size.

Important! If you order a belt through an online store where the length is measured in inches, then take the same 93 cm and divide them by 2.5, and then add 2 to the result. It turns out 39 inches, it is better to take more.

Men's belt quality selection

A quality gift from this category should consist of durable and wear-resistant materials. If your man is a businessman or an office worker, give him a gift in the form of a classic leather belt .

If he is an athlete or athlete, give him a stylish sports accessory made of fabric or rubber.

And if you can’t make a choice, the optimal solution would be an informal style, because it is not only universal, but bright and unusual.

We look at the buckles

Buckle plays an important role, because it can give out the status of a person and his preferences. There are several types of buckles:

  • classic (with a special anchor that is threaded into the holes);
  • buckle-lock;
  • buckle with a special mechanism;
  • with snap lock.

Classic buckles are divided into several types: rectangular buckle, D-shaped and O-shaped. They all have the same mechanism, but vary in shape.

The buckle lock is a lock with opposite ends that snap into each other. This species is popular among people leading an active lifestyle.

The buckle with a special mechanism that snaps the tape has no holes and other elements, however, its design is no more complicated than with a classic buckle.

If a man prefers a classic belt with a classic buckle, this speaks of his conservative views, but at the same time, of seriousness and business style. If your lover prefers a belt with a modernized buckle, this indicates his desire for fashion, style and modernity.

Tips for choosing a quality leather belt

If you still opted for a classic, a strict leather accessory, then tips on how not to make a mistake with the choice and prepare a gift that will delight your other half:

  • The material must meet the high requirements of quality, softness and flexibility so that creases do not appear on it.
  • When holding a fingernail on the inside of the belt, a trace should appear on it. If there is no trace left, this indicates the manufacture of the product from old leather.
  • A high-quality model will be stitched with threads, but without sticking ends and not stitched sections.
  • The belt has trimmed and untreated edges.
  • A good accessory will have a rounded buckle so as not to deform the clothes.

Knowing the simple rules, you can purchase a belt, knowing the simple rules for choosing this accessory. Stylists give preference to those models that are made from natural materials and with high-quality tailoring. If you have listened to all of the above tips, making a gift to your beloved man on February 23 will not be difficult.