Belts
have been an important part of men's fashion accessories since time
immemorial. While in the earlier days, belts were worn only for
functional purpose, these days exclusive belts are being designed to
enhance the overall look of males.
History
The history of belts can be traced to the Bronze age when men wore
belts made of rough leather or cotton. In the first half of the 19th
century, belts were used for holding the pants, trousers and other men's
garments; it was only during the 1970s that belts were used for fashion
purpose. He styles of belts have been changing from time to time. While
during the 1970s wide belts were quite popular. Narrow formal lather
belts were high in demand during the 1990s.
Types of Men's Belts
- Braided: This is a popular casual sport belt made by
braiding together three or more strips of fabric or leather.
- Cow Boy Belt: This belt is made of leather and typically
has a large metal buckle.
- Cummerbund: This is a popular belt made of satin and
worn with a tuxedo. The belt has pleats and adjustable tab at the
back.
- D-Ring Belt: This adjustable belt is made of leather or
other woven cloth and can be cloth fastened by pulling the end
through two D-shaped metal rings.
- Reversible Belt: This belt can be worn on the either
side. This is possible because the belt has a buckle that twists.
- Adjustable belts: This is a one size belt that can fit
anyone by resizing it. This is done by removing the buckle and
cutting down.
Materials Used
- Leather
- Canvas
- PU leather
- PVC
- Silk
- Khaki
- Cotton
Designs
Men's belts are available in different designs. These designs change
with the change in fashion. Manufacturers have to continuously adjust
their production schedules with the current fashion trends. Some of the
popular designs are:
- Stone studded
- Plain
- Woven
- Braided
- Sequined
Standard Belt Sizes for Men
The size of a belt is determined by the waist measurement. Commonly
available sizes are:
- Small (30 to 32 inches)
- Medium (34 to 36 inches)
- Large (42 to 44 inches)
