Choose the Best Belt for an Outfit

Belts are present in the market with different colors, styles and brands to match the fashion of today. Many men deal with complexity for selecting the best belt for their outfit. Take a minute and reduce your stress by learning how to select the best belt.

Types of Belts• There are two types of belts.– Casual– Formal

• These two belts are different with their look & size.

• Casual belts are generally wider up to 1 ½” and formal belts are usually more narrow or up to 1 ¼”.

• Formal belts are generally a glossy finish; shiny and smooth while casual belts are flat and can have texture.

Belt Colors• Dress Belts are available primarily in three

varying shades of black, brown or tan• Casual Belts are available in mostly shades

of brown & black. However a wide range of colors are now coming to the marketplace.

• Colored cloth belts and canvas belts are available today under the brand name of Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Belts.

Types of Belt Skins• Choosing the belt from different colors is easy

but choosing the belt from different skins is little more difficult.

• There are mainly three types of belt skins.– Calfskin / Cow hides

• Generally calfskin belts are seen at all department stores.

• Some are solid cowhide which is referred to full grain. Some have a top layer that is cowhide and a back layer that is usually man made. These belts are referred to as top grain.

• Calfskin belts are smooth, glossy as well as wide and think.

Types of Belt Skins– Ostrich

• This is most distinguished belt leather.• Belts which are made from ostrich skins have unique

characteristics with craggy features and blotches.• They are costly compared to calfskin belts.• If you love superior fashion, then wear this ostrich skin

belts.

– Alligator/Crocodile skin or Snake Skin• These types of belts are most expensive.• Skins of crocodile and alligator used to make the belts.• This leather is indicated by its small and dense scale

patterns.• These belts are also the most hard to maintain and proper

care must be done to maintain them.

Now it’s time to get out and buy a belt that matches your own style.