The belt is a useful accessory. And the reason is not even that he holds his pants securely on the hips. The right belt is able to combine in a harmonious ensemble, seemingly completely incongruous things from your wardrobe. This review presents classic narrow belts for strict office suits, and more informal casual models that complement your look.
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Classic trouser belts
YANKO 311 - quality belt at the right price
The classic model from the young Spanish brand is made of excellent calfskin. The color of the belt is saturated brown, but the coloring is deliberately uneven, making it look richer and more interesting. The model has a standard width of 3 cm and unremarkable metal buckle, polished to a shine.
Pros:
- Very soft, but very durable;
- Over time, it does not crack and does not break at the bend points;
- The inner layer is also made of leather;
- The rounded edges of the buckle and the “recessed” tongue do not cling to clothes;
- Comes with a fabric case for storage.
Minuses:
- The price is slightly higher than the average (6,500 rubles), although it is quite consistent with the quality of the product.
SERGIO TORRI 19185 - double-sided belt for large men.
Beautiful buckskin strap has two sides of different colors - one is black and the other is brown. This allows you to use one accessory with different costumes or shoes, if you pick up leather items to match each other. The model has a width of 3.5 cm and an adjustable length in the range of 120-130 cm.
Pros:
- The skin is soft, but keeps its shape perfectly, it is not deformed and is not torn;
- The change-over buckle is moved to the other side with one movement when you “twist” the belt;
- Satined metal grinding, on which no scratches or handprints are visible;
- As many as 3 loops to fill the free end of the belt;
- Low cost in the range of 2-2.5 thousand rubles.
Minuses:
- The buckling mechanism made it more cumbersome, although in large people it is not so noticeable.
ASOS Curve Belts - Elegant Kits for Women
The beauty of ladies' belts is that they can not only be tucked into the loops of trousers, but also worn over a fitted jacket, dress or blouse. Narrow models with a concise design from the Curve lineup turned out to be even more versatile, as they fit easily into the office and casual styles. They are made of artificial polyurethane leather, which neither externally nor by its characteristics practically does not differ from natural.
Pros:
- A huge selection of colors and textures - from black lacquer to skillful imitation of snake skin;
- Laconic buckles without fancy decor;
- Perfectly combined with business suits and casual wear;
- Sold mainly sets of 2-3 belts;
- Length enough to wear at the waist or at the hips;
- Low cost in the range of 700-900 rubles per set.
Minuses:
- Mostly large sizes - from 58 (95-100 cm) and above.
SHOEPASSION Ostrich Belt - status thing
If you emphasize your high status is more important for you than to follow a dull office dress code, a brown belt made of genuine ostrich leather is what you need. Especially since this model is cheaper than it looks, thanks to the inner layer of more affordable calf leather. The belt has a classic canvas width of 3.5 cm and freely enters the loops of ordinary pants. However, on jeans, it will also look appropriate.
Pros:
- Recognizable at first sight texture ostrich skin;
- Smooth buckle with rounded edges and tongue hidden in the recess;
- Despite its solid thickness, the belt on both sides is soft, elastic, and still pleasant to the touch;
- Does not crack and is not torn;
- High resistance to abrasion - ostrich skin can maintain the original appearance for decades;
- Large selection of belt lengths - from 90 to 140 cm.
Minuses:
- In the size range there were no intermediate sizes from 115 to 140 cm;
- The price is 16 thousand rubles, although for the “ostrich” it is not so expensive.
KANSORY A3048B4 belts - available exotic
If you want to get a belt of exotic leather, but it is a pity to throw thousands of dollars on branded items, you can refer to the models of the Russian manufacturer. A series of crocodile belts on a calfskin base looks just as good, and costs an order of magnitude cheaper than imported counterparts. These accessories are suitable for both men and women, but it must be borne in mind that they are designed for people of large stature with a waist size of 115-125 cm.
Pros:
- A lot of beautiful dark shades - from green and blue to classic red, brown and black;
- The decorative layer is made of the abdominal part and has a less pronounced relief, which means it will not rub off or be dissonant with the costume;
- Crocodile skin segments bend easily in any direction after the calf base and do not crack;
- Affordable cost, when compared with the "100% crocodile" - less than 10 thousand rubles.
Minuses:
- Square corners of the buckle look appropriate on such a belt, but can cling to clothes or dig into the stomach.
Casual models
PILKIN'S Pilk-MR-13 - for fans of ethno-style
A striking yellow ox-leather strap along the entire length is decorated with a contrasting burned ornament. Most of the work done by hand, but the model looks neat. The ethno-belt has a width of 3.7 cm and is complemented with an antique gold-colored buckle with antique-style patinating.
Pros:
- Cast buckle instead of cheap punching;
- The length is adjustable over a wide range from 105 to 130 cm;
- Thick and durable skin that does not require additional layers to strengthen it;
- Vegetable tanning, which allows talking about 100% natural raw materials.
Minuses:
- Harsh.
TOMMY HILFIGER Star-Tommy Red - a stylish belt for jeans and not only
Fashionable narrow strap for girls will look great with jeans and a dress. Moreover, it has two equal parties, differing from each other only in design. Outside, the model is made in dark blue with a white lettering that repeats along the entire length - “Tommy Hilfiger”. And if you do not want to flaunt the brand name, the belt can be flipped with a monotone red side.
Pros:
- Made from genuine leather;
- Bilateral execution - in fact, you buy two belts instead of one;
- A neat light yellow metal buckle does not look cheap;
- A small width of 2.4 cm - such a belt can be inserted even into narrow loops of women's trousers.
Minuses:
- Designed for slender girls with a waist no wider than 75 cm;
- The protruding tongue buckle can leave the knit tight.
ANDERSON'S B.0587 - quality combined belts
It’s unusual to see a country-style textile belt in the line of an Italian manufacturer, but Anderson's small family brand is loved for such non-standard solutions. The new family of belts is a laconic volume strip of cotton textiles with suede overlays, which gives unpretentious models a more expensive appearance, and at the same time increases their service life.
Pros:
- A good selection of colors - beige, brown and dark blue with contrasting or monochromatic inserts;
- Optimum width 3.5 cm;
- Only natural materials are used;
- They are produced in Italy only in one enterprise, so the quality of products is traditionally high;
- Thanks to suede lining less disheveled and longer keep a neat appearance.
Minuses:
- Price from 3500 to 5000 rubles;
- Sooner or later on the textiles appear puffs, and on suede - shiny traces of the buckle.
DICKIES Scottsville - a practical belt of non-standard colors
Another family of textile belts, this time with an automatic buckle.Accessories are manufactured by the American brand, specializing in the production of working clothes. So, practicality and durability of them are in the first place. Initially, these belts were monotonous, but recently the collection was supplemented with very interesting models in the box, which noticeably revived the series.
Pros:
- Large selection of shades;
- 4 cm wide for most jeans;
- Freely adjustable length - textile weaving is simply clamped with a flat buckle without piercing holes;
- The end of the belt, reinforced with a leather lining, easily enters the lock and does not become tattered;
- Neat matte buckle, the width of the corresponding size of the belt;
- Long service life.
Minuses:
- If the buckle is scratched, marks on the black hardware will be evident.
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