A beautiful belt is an accessory that many men and women take for granted. These line guides will help you choose the right match. You will learn to measure yourself to get the right size, to choose your style and to buy a belt that will last for years.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Determine the Belt Size
Step 1. Get all the pants you would like to wear with a belt
Look at the size. For example, it could be written between 76X80 cm, in this case 76 could be the size of your waist.
Step 2. Measure your waist with a tape measure, in case it doesn't appear on the label of your pants
Wrap the tape measure around your waist, at the navel level. Read the measurement at the point where the tape measure meets to find out your waist measurement.
- Use a mirror to make sure the tape measure is perfectly horizontal when you take the measurement.
- If you are a woman who likes to wear slightly low-rise jeans, you should measure your waist a few inches below your navel.
- Measure your favorite jeans the same way, so you get a good approximation of the fit.
Step 3. Add 5 cm to your waist measurement to get the belt size
The length of the belt is measured from the center hole to the buckle. This will give you the opportunity to use it for various types of clothing.
If your waist measurement is 76cm, the belt should measure 81cm
Method 2 of 3: Choose the Belt Style
Step 1. Get a belt that is approximately 3 to 4cm wide
This size is chosen by many men for work and for casual dressing. If it were to be wider, it would be considered very informal and might not fit passersby.
Step 2. Match the colors of the belt with the shoes you wear most often
Brown, tan and black are the most common colors. They are the typical colors of the skin.
- Generally the shoes and belt should be matched.
- Women could choose to match shoes, belt and other accessories, or use contrasting colors.
Step 3. Choose a pin buckle, unless you want one in the military or braided style
The pin buckle allows you to thread a piece of metal through the hole in the belt to secure it. Military-style ones are usually made of fabric and have a sliding latch.
- Military belts usually have a standard size which is then shortened at home. Don't forget to weld the ends of the belt with a lighter once it is shortened.
- A braided buckle doesn't need holes because you can tuck the barb into the leather weaves.
Step 4. Go for skin in general
The genuine or ecological leather is specially made for regular use of the belt and to prevent it from tearing. It can be treated with polish to remove the signs of aging.
Ecological leather wears out more than treated leather
Step 5. Take into consideration the color of the metal of the buckle and the color of your watch
You can even match cufflinks or wedding rings.
Method 3 of 3: Buy a Belt
Step 1. Put on the pants you use regularly and go to the store to try on the belt
This will help you to realize the size of the passers-by and find the most suitable one.
Step 2. Try different sizes if you are not sure if the size is perfect
You should secure the belt with the center hole. If it fits into one of the last few holes, you will have no way of loosening it after a big binge.
Step 3. Go to a leather shop to get a bespoke belt
If you can't afford the expense, buy one that can be repaired and treated in the future. If that wasn't successful, leather belts can be found in almost every clothing store.
Step 4. Belts are more expensive than jeans or shirts
They can cost as much as a pair of shoes or a watch. These are things that can be worn much longer than normal clothes.
For the same reason, if you know that you will no longer wear a belt, choose one that is not too expensive. Save money to buy a belt that you will wear regularly
Step 5. Buy online or in a store
You can measure it in a store, but you may find better deals online.
Step 6. Find out about returns
Take the belt home and try it on with all your favorite pants or jeans. If it doesn't fit in the loops, return it and get a different model.
