Guide to Men's Belt-3
Guide to Men's Belt-3
Casual Belts
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Casual belts come in many more types, styles, and colors than formal belts, and can be used to show more of your personality and individual style.
Buckle Types
Frame-Style
Not only a buckle style for formal belts, the frame-style — usually with a bigger/thicker profile — can fasten casual belts as well
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Plate-Style
Usually detachable — paired with snap belts (straps without buckles)
Plate is usually decorated — e.g., in cowboy and biker belts
Hook goes through the front of the strap
Throw (distance from chape to hook) adds to the length of your belt
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Box-Frame
Box is hollow, metal and open-ended
Post presses the strap against the inside of the box
No need for holes in the strap
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O-Ring/D-Ring
One or two rings form the buckle
Belt is fastened by threading through them
Casual, used with braided, webbing, and canvas belts
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Snap
Male” and “female” ends snap together like a seat belt
Very casual and functional, often used by those engaging in outdoor pursuits
Not to be confused with snap belts
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Micro-Adjust
Uses a ratchet-style track system that requires a special type of strap
A folding piece of metal presses the “teeth” of the track system into the strap
No need for belt holes — allows minute adjustments
Strap Width
A casual belt will be 1.5-1.75 inches in width, with wider being more casual. A belt around 1.5” in width goes well with denim, chinos, and heavier fabrics. A belt wider than that is more unusual, suits jeans and casual trousers, and can be paired with classic and “statement” buckles.
Strap Materials
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1. Full-grain leather.
2. Braided leather.
3. Tooled leather.
4. Suede.
5. Other Materials
6. Leather-backed ribbon.
7. Canvas.
8. Webbing.
9. Rope.
10. Vinyl.