Men’s Belt Basics: Buying a Belt
Very similar-looking belts sometimes vary widely in cost. The quality of the leather is one common factor: calfskin
is the most common material used for belts, and a good belt will have a
soft, supple leather. Flex the belt to make sure it hasn’t turned
brittle or started to crack. Another good test of leather is to score
the back very lightly with your fingernail — if a faint line appears,
the leather is still soft and fresh. Old, hard leather will resist your
nail.
Construction is the other major factor affecting the price of a
belt. Look for small, tight stitching with no loose ends wherever the
leather has been sewn. Buckles attached with a snap on the back of the
belt can be changed out, while a buckle stitched in place is the only
one you can wear with the belt — some men may find the flexibility of a
snapped belt worth paying more for, especially in good leather. Belts
can be custom-cut at some leather goods stores.
Brand name will also play a factor, but means quite a bit less than
the other factors. Your belt is too small for most people to be able to
tell at a glance whether it’s designer or not. Spend the money on
quality instead.
Men’s Belt Basics: Belts and Jean Labels
Speaking of designer goods, some high-end jeans have a famous label
right between two of the belt loops. You may be tempted to leave the
belt off, so that the label can be displayed more prominently.
It’s not a great idea in general. Unbelted jeans, even expensive
ones, make you look like a slob. Choose a slim belt that lets part of
the label show and leave it to other people to notice your fantastic
style — or not. If they weren’t in the know you weren’t going to
impress them anyway, right?
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