A belt is a unique accessory. There is no other additional item of clothing on which the functions of the digestive and reproductive system do not depend, albeit indirectly. Only from systematically wearing an incorrectly selected belt and tugging on organs located behind the abdominal press can problems with the gastrointestinal tract develop. To avoid this, you need to learn how to correctly determine the size of the product.
Nominal length of women's belt
The length is determined based on the circumference of the place where the strap will be worn. Possible options:
at the waist;- on the hips;
- above the waistline.
at the waist;Having decided on where to wear it, take measurements. To the obtained value - the circumference of the waist, hips or area under the chest - add 10-15 cm. The amount is the desired value, the length of the belt in centimeters.
Important! In America and Europe, a different size grid for clothing and accessories is adopted. It is not centimeters that are taken into account, but inches. To convert centimeters to inches, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.39.
In general, the standard line of women's belts is represented by products whose length varies between 60–105 cm. 60 cm is the prerogative of girls of model appearance with a waist circumference of 57–65 cm. The 105 cm long belt is intended for women who wear XL size clothes.
If desired, you can find belts in a larger size. For example, in specialized stores for overweight people. In such retail outlets you can find women's accessories whose length is equal to or exceeds 120 cm (the option indicated is for wearing at the waist, and not at the hips).
How long should a man's belt be?
The easiest way to answer this question is if it concerns jeans and they are made according to US sizing. To purchase a suitable accessory, it is enough to know the exact size.
Important! There is a table for converting American sizes to Russian sizes. You can use it as a guide if the jeans are made in accordance with Russian metrics.
The system, which correlates jeans size and belt length, is also used in some European countries. In other countries, for example, in Russia, when determining the parameters of a men's belt, they start from the waist circumference. They take a measurement and then simply look for a specific value in the pivot table.
Important! The length of a men's strap is not the distance from the buckle to the opposite end. The length of the product is determined based on the distance between the buckle and the middle hole (less often, the third hole from the buckle is taken). The remaining holes on the accessory are spare and serve a decorative function.
In general, when choosing a belt for a man, they rely on the following rules:
the free end of the fastened accessory should be 10–20 cm long;- recommended length of the free end of the trouser accessory: 10–15 cm;
- recommended length of the free end of the accessory for jeans and casual pants: 15–20 cm;
- the accessory must be fastened to one of the middle holes, if the latter are used, this is bad manners, especially if you are wearing clothes of a classic style (many rules do not work with everyday outfits, there is the possibility of freedom of choice);
- the free end should not reach the second loop (it should end before it).
the free end of the fastened accessory should be 10–20 cm long;Choosing the length of the belt for men's trousers
If it is not possible to try the product on yourself and make sure that it is fastened at the correct point (at the 3rd hole or in the middle of the belt), then you should stock up on a measuring tape. Using it you can easily find out your waist circumference.
Important! You can also take measurements using a lace. Tie it around your waist or in the place where the waist of specific trousers is, mark where the ends intersect, and then use a ruler to find out the required parameter.
Taking measurements
Sequence of steps:
- wear pants that require a belt;
- apply a sewing tape measure or thread it through the belt loops;
- align the ends;
- take a deep breath (this will cause the ends of the tape to move a little, this is what we need);
- Mark your result with a pencil on a sewing tape measure;
- write the number on a piece of paper.
Determine the required length and width
Tips to help you choose the optimal width option:
- for jeans, look for an accessory 2–6 cm wide;
- for trousers – 3–4 cm;
- The older the man, the wider the accessory should be.
Important! Avoid buying belts with large, pointed buckles. She will dig in.
Well, to determine the length, it is enough to find a specialized table that explains how the waist circumference and the length of the belt (guidelines for trousers) or the size and length of a men's belt (guideline for jeans) relate.
Belt size chart
The first table is summary and intended exclusively for jeans. In it you will find American (top line) and Russian (second line) metrics.
The second table will tell you how clothing sizes relate to the length of the belts (distance to the middle hole or third hole) and waist circumference.
Important! Remember that the length of the belt is equal to its size.
How to cut a belt if it is long?
The accessory is not cut on the side opposite the buckle, although this seems to be the simplest and most logical solution, but in the area of the lock itself. Moreover, the sequence of actions depends on the type of fastener.
Important! A knife (kitchen knife, moderately thick, not ribbed) is best suited for cutting leather accessories.
Types of clamps and shortening methods:
Buckle on clip. Measure your waist circumference taking into account the position of your trousers. Find out the required size. Determine how many centimeters the belt is longer than needed (how many centimeters need to be cut). Bend down the fastening tab located on the inside of the belt. Pull the belt out of the locking mechanism. From the freed edge (the one on which the latch used to be) measure the centimeters that need to be removed. Place a mark where you will cut. Cut off excess. Reinsert the belt into the buckle. To make the teeth of the clamp fit more securely and deeper into the skin, press the clamp firmly and, without releasing it, pull the belt away from the buckle.
Screw buckle. The preliminary steps are exactly the same as in the previous case: you need to measure the girth and find out the length of the existing strap.Then subtract the smaller from the larger value and thereby determine how many centimeters will have to be cut off.
Next step: unscrewing the screw. We unscrew it, and then take it out and save it. After removing it, nothing will hold the buckle, and it will detach itself from the main part of the accessory. Then we cut off the extra cm and move on to installing the buckle in a new place.
For her to enter, you need make a hole in the belt for a screw. A neat hole can be obtained using an awl, drill or punch (it is better not to use scissors, because of them the hole will “crawl” all the time). Having finished with the punching, we assemble the buckle and tighten the screws tightly.
The biggest hassle is with stitched belts. Here you will have to not only rip off and disassemble the old clasp fastening, but also stitch it. The work is very painstaking and requires special equipment, so it is better to contact an atelier or workshop. If the accessory is very simple and inexpensive, then it will be cheaper to purchase a new belt, initially correctly selected in size, width and buckle.
Features of the lengths of stock men's belts
The easiest way to navigate the European system (the most commonly used, but not universal). Thus, in some EU countries, belt size 70 corresponds to a waist circumference of 66–74 cm. It can be seen that the difference between the circumference and length of the accessory is +/- 4 centimeters.
In the American system, it is easier to understand which belt to buy for jeans. To do this, you need to add 2 to the size (for example, W28). You get 30. Thirty is the desired value, the size of the belt. Well, to determine the length of the accessory, use the table presented above.
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