Leather belt

A leather belt can be a good gift for a man. In ancient times, a man's belt was a protection against the evil eye. The ancient warrior had a wide strap protecting the abdomen.

For women, a leather strap is a very important accessory; without it, the outfit may seem incomplete. A well-chosen leather belt will adorn any woman.

Men's leather belt is worn with trousers or jeans. If a man likes to wear suspenders, then this accessory is not appropriate. Leather belts come in widths from 2 to 6 centimeters. Narrow straps appeared not so long ago, they are popular among young people. Wide belts worn with jeans.

Leather men's belts are universal and classic. Classic men's belts with a small buckle, emphasizing business style, should be combined with the tone of the suit and shoes. If the belt and shoes are combined not only in color, but also in texture, this emphasizes the elegance of a man. The combination of a belt with a watch strap and a buckle with a dial shows the refined taste of a man.

Casual belts in Casual style are worn with jeans. The leather belt should stretch up to two centimeters in length. To test this, you just need to stretch it before buying. Such a leather belt usually has a rounded edge. The decoration of the belt is a buckle. The edges of the inner and outer layers should be stitched with an even stitch. The belt should not be very long, if necessary, it must be shortened. Several holes after the fastener should remain free.

Bilateral leather belts are sewn from genuine leather, and the sides are dyed in different colors. The buckle can also be flipped to the other side. Braided leather belts are also made on both sides, but very rarely.

For women, a leather strap can be a decoration and complement a bright ensemble. Women's leather belts with a large metal buckle are in fashion, which should be in harmony with the main clothing. The free end is tied in a knot and hangs down. The leather strap emphasizes the female figure. Some fashion designers suggest wearing them buckled back. Sometimes women's ensembles are complemented by leather belts around the neck and back. Massive metal buckles come in the form of medallions and brand symbols.

A stylish outrageous example of women's leather belts this season is the harness. This is a special leather jewelry that is worn on the leg, emphasizing sexuality. It is worn with short skirts, shorts, narrow jeans. Leather belts come in a variety of widths and colors, it depends on the choice of the fashionista herself.

Genuine leather straps are sewn for men and women. They differ in the clasp.Women's belts fasten from left to right, and men's - from right to left.

Handmade leather belts are made from various types of leather (calf, pig, buffalo). In leather workshops, you can order a strap at the request of the customer from any natural leather. You need to know that handmade products cannot be cheap, because their cost is high. The main decoration of the belt is a buckle made according to the taste of the customer. Seams in such workshops are made by hand. Handmade belts are durable and original.

In leather workshops, you can order an exclusive author's belt model. On special equipment, an individual buckle is made according to the shape and image. The image can be any photo, children's drawing, monogram, logo, which has no analogues.

Eccentric personalities can pick up a biker leather belt. All of them are made of black genuine leather 4 cm wide, but they are distinguished by biker buckles. Buckles are made in various shapes and sizes. With a huge variety of patterns, a biker can choose a strap to his taste. You can wear them with jeans and leather pants.

Metal lovers might like the studded leather belt. This fashion accessory for young people can be worn with jeans and over a shirt.Both the young man and the girl will like it.

Belts are made of natural and artificial, as well as wicker. Leather straps are made from pig, calf, bull, cow, sheep skin. Pigskin belts are inexpensive but short-lived. Inexpensive straps are mainly made of strong durable bovine leather, but it is harsh and subject to deformation. Cowhide is softer than bovine but tougher than calfskin, which is why most belts are made from calfskin. This leather may be lacquered and polished, but it is impractical to wear. Plastic goat skin is highly valued, from which designer exclusive items are made. Very expensive straps are made from crocodile, snake skin, ostrich, iguana, shark and python skin.

Braided belts look stylish and elegant. They look great with jeans, blouses, and dresses. Beige, black, brown colors of braided belts always look organic with any things. They are usually made from calf and cow leather. Their peculiarity is that they do not have fixed holes, so it is impossible to shorten such a belt. Italian women love to wear them.

Straps of various colors are in fashion now. This year, genuine leather belts can be worn with anything, regardless of their texture. In the summer, light-colored belts always look good. They go very well with white and colored clothes. Dark strict colors are combined with jeans and trousers.The main thing is that they are combined with shoes, bags and gloves.

It will decorate any outfit: from business to evening. He takes the beginning of his history from distant hussar times. Nowadays, white belts are present in military uniforms, but only in dress uniform.. A well-chosen white leather belt will emphasize femininity and elegance to any woman. Such an accessory is very suitable for denim and leopard clothes, for a polka dot dress. A white wide belt can be worn not only by girls with a slim figure, but also by ladies with shapes, you just need to combine clothes correctly. Fashionable white belts are made with various additions in the form of fringe, metal studs and chains.

Many companies are engaged in the manufacture of belts. In branded boutiques, you can choose straps for every taste, which will appeal to even a picky buyer.

Up to $35 you can buy the brand's belts Uniqlo, Bexley, 35-60 dollars - Meermin, The British Belt Company, Herring, Henderson, Velasca, 60-100 dollars - Berg & Berg, Anderson's.

Positive reviews receive inexpensive quality belts from the brand Levi's, which have soft leather and a classic durable buckle. It seems to be painted, but it is impossible to scratch it. This product looks very stylish. The manufacturer claims that the belt does not withstand mechanical washing.

For jeans and trousers, fashionistas buy universal branded belts made from the company's natural material. Diesel, distinguished by their diversity, durability and practicality. They are made from high quality leather.These straps cannot be confused with others, they are decorated with a branded label. Buckles are made in various shapes with a company logo.

Belts Pierotucci made in Italy are distinguished by their durability and design. Belts of various colors, double-sided, with decorative stitching, in leather weaving will complement the stylish image of any man.

Women's leather straps from the brand look brutal miu miuthat are in demand. A men's style belt looks original with a light transparent dress. A leather belt with a bright suit also looks unusual.

Prada and Nina Ricci presented a fashionable collection of straps, which features metal buckles with logo and colors, matching with summer outfits.

Versace and Alexander McQueen offer wide corsets of dark colors, decorated with lacing and narrow straps.

To buy a men's leather belt, you need to know what you will wear it with - with jeans or trousers, with casual wear or with a smart suit. An expensive suit also requires an expensive leather belt. This accessory should be combined with the tone of the shoes. Jeans fit a wide belt with a massive shiny buckle. It should not be made of cheap plastic or metal, which will change its appearance during wear.

When choosing a leather belt, you need to check the naturalness of the skin. This can be done by sniffing it. Genuine leather has a characteristic animal smell. To determine the material of the belt, you need to look at its cut. Many fabricators leave the cut unsewn specifically for this purpose. Genuine leather belts are sewn from three layers.The outer layer must be leather, the inner layer can be cushioned for rigidity. A belt will cost more, the inner layer of which will also be made of leather. The most durable belt consists of three layers of leather, which are first firmly glued, then stitched. This leather belt will last for decades.

The edge can be seen at the place where the buckle is attached by pushing it to the side. From its cut, you can understand whether the material is stratified or not. If it does not delaminate, then the belt is sewn from natural material. The hem of a leatherette strap is almost always tinted and delaminates at the edge.

The naturalness of the material can be determined with the help of water, dropping it on the belt. A darkened stain remains on natural leather, water is absorbed, and on leatherette, water drains without leaving marks.

You can distinguish natural material from a fake by setting it on fire, it will light up very slowly and burn poorly, and dermantine will light up quickly and will melt. But in this way you can’t check varnished belts, and no one will let you set fire to the goods in the store.

Clothing in combination with a leather strap will look especially elegant. You need to know that a wide belt is worn with a high waist, and a narrow one with a low one. A leather strap is worn even with a coat - this ensemble looks very feminine. You can wear biker belts with sundresses and blouses. Corset straps combined with airy dresses emphasize their elegance. Leather straps are worn taut at the waist or at the hips.

All leather products require proper care. You need to know that natural animal skin is deformed. To soften and stretch at home, you must first clean the leather belt. A strap made of smooth material should be cleaned with a soapy solution of water and ammonia. But you can do this with a solution of soda and water in equal parts, rubbing it into the skin. Leave for an hour, then rinse with water and air dry. The good condition of the straps will help maintain leather care products (such as shoe wax).

• To straighten the belt, you must either hang it, so that it stretches out, or roll it into a ring and put it in a box.
• When worn, the strap becomes dry and degreased. In order for the belt to last longer, it must be periodically cleaned and lubricated with beeswax cream or any greasy cream. This approach will soften the leather strap and prolong its life.
• Coconut oil will help refresh the color of the leather belt. Olive will help soften genuine leather if you polish the belt with it after cleaning.
• Repair a dented belt from a natural material, you can, if you rub it with paraffin, after cleaning it with a mild soapy solution.
• To stretch the leather belt, you need to lubricate it well with petroleum jelly, let it rest for 1 hour and hang it for a day with a load.
• Leather straps must not be ironed. The paint on the belt may fade in direct sunlight.
• White leather belt can be reconstituted with a mixture of milk and beaten egg white.