How To Buy A Belt

Do you feel uncomfortable and imperfect without a belt around your belly? If yes, then it’s the right time to buy yourself a collection of ‘just perfect’ belts. Belts are not just a piece of leather or cloth to hold your trouser or jeans, but they can be unique fashionable accessories too. If you choose a right belt, you can not only enhance your personality but your complete style statement too.

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While a tie is an embodiment of a man’s inner self, a belt provides a balance and proportion to his body. You should be very careful while purchasing your accessories, particularly while buying a belt. If not selected as per your body type, it can ruin your personality.

Still, scores of Indian males really are unaware of how to buy a right belt for themselves. Don’t worry at all!! We are here to help you. Here are some tips gathered from various fashion experts to help you choose a perfect belt for your wardrobe:

While buying a belt have a look on its tag, indicating the size of a belt. Preferably, buy a belt whose size is bigger than your waist size. For example, if your waist size is 32, buy a belt of size 36 or 40.
Also, consider the width of the belts seriously while shopping. Belts, one or one and a half inches wide are ideal for formal wear. If it’s over two inches wide, it falls under the casual category.
Always look out for a belt which is not costlier than your shoes or clothes. At the same time, never buy a belt that’s so cheap as to make your outfit and appearance shabby.
The length of the belt should be such so as to make it easier for you to buckle it tightly in the middle hole.
Remember the color and finish of your shoes before finalizing a belt. This is because of a thumb rule according to which the color of both, the belt and shoes should match.
All types of belts have some types of tightening clamps or buckles. While shopping for a belt remember that flat and long buckles go well with formal apparels. Whereas, the big, bulky and flashy buckles are meant for party wear and casual dresses.
If you are buying a belt for work, go for leather belts that have a glossy and reflective finish. For informal events you can choose amongst the canvas or cloth belts.
Leave the printed, studded, cowboy belts or the ones in unusual colors for celebrities and fashion models. Even if you are buying the belt for a party, analyze your personality and choose the belt accordingly.

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