A belt is a stylish accessory that does not have to be used for its intended purpose. In the image, it can be used as a decorative element, especially if the design of the belt is not simple. Models that are a true work of the best masters, with a unique exquisite design and high-quality materials. There are a large number of types of belt buckles, they differ in shape, design, material and size, so any fashionista can choose a product to their own taste and style.
Types of Buckles
A classic buckle consists of a tongue and a frame that is designed to hold the buttoned accessory in place. But this is an optional condition, there are several other varieties of buckles that carry exclusively decorative functions or are not used only as a means to hold the accessory:
- a small rectangular metal (a classic version, which is often used in accessories for business and office images);
- large leather (designed to attract attention, complementing extravagant female images);
- plastic (famous designers widely use this trendy accessory to create stylish belts, it looks great and reliably holds the belt in place).
Important! There are belts with removable buckles that can easily be attached to another accessory and create beautiful, varied sets daily.
In shape
Most often, the belt fastener has a rectangular or square shape with rounded corners. It's necessary. In order not to cause discomfort to its owner. In more extravagant forms of belts, you can find round or oval-shaped fasteners, as well as buckles in the form of animals, flowers and other stylistic decisions.
Men's belts are usually quite concise and simple. They are a simple frame with a tongue or a lightweight version of the clasp with a metal plate equipped with a mount. Female models are more diverse and have a different decor. All this is due to the need to create exquisite images daily.
To size
Buckle dimensions can also vary significantly. In the classic version, it is very small, does not distract attention from the main accents of the image. Girls who prefer more defiant outfits often choose belts with large buckles or unusual inserts.
Especially popular today are products with an asymmetric fastener. This is a stylish and attractive accessory that becomes a bright accent of any look. The unusual belt allows not only to play along with new colors, but also to emphasize the woman’s aspen waist.
Design, color
There are a huge number of design solutions for the development of various types of buckles. Most of them are made of metal and have a corresponding color. But there are also accessories made of fabric, leather, plastic or other materials. Color depends solely on the taste and choice of the hostess of a fashion accessory.
Product design is directly related to the theme of the belt. If this is a classic model designed to complement the business image for going to work, a classic rectangular buckle and a narrow leather ribbon will do. For adherents of biker culture, provocative wide belts are offered with a buckle in the form of the head of an animal or bird, as well as with various signs and symbols.
Important! It is not difficult to choose a buckle from the wide variety presented in stores. Designers work tirelessly to create the most unusual and attractive models.
By subject
The theme of the outfit can also vary significantly, so stylists offer several types of buckles, depending on the preferences of the person:
- mystical (this category includes fasteners with skulls, skeletons, pentagrams, roses);
- biker (these include products with motorcycles, helmets, pentagrams);
- casino (dice, roulette, cards and others);
- animated (with cartoon characters);
- ethnic (various ancient symbols, totem animals, Chinese dragons, Native American leaders and others are used here);
- automobile (the use of signs of models of cars, wheels, mini-cars and other paraphernalia).
Enumerate species can be almost endless. There are fasteners in the form of animals, secret signs of different nations, heroes of comics, music groups and artists, and others. The choice is simply huge.
Appointment
The main purpose of the belt buckle is to hold the accessory and clothing in which it is fixed in place. However, in recent years, belts have become more used as a decorative element of clothing to emphasize the beauty of female forms or add weight to the image of a person.
