A belt is a stylish accessory that does not necessarily have to be used for its intended purpose. It can be used as a decorative element in an outfit, especially if the belt design is not simple. Models that are a true work of the best craftsmen, with a unique exquisite design and high-quality finishing materials. There are a large number of types of belt buckles, they differ in shape, design, material and size, so any fashionista can choose a product to suit her own taste and style.
Types of buckles
A classic buckle consists of a tongue and a frame, which is designed to hold the fastened accessory in place. But this is an optional condition; there are several other types of buckles that have purely decorative functions or are not used only as a means of holding an accessory:
- small rectangular metal (a classic option, which is often used in accessories for business and office looks);
- large leather one (designed to attract attention, complementing extravagant female images);
- plastic (famous designers widely use this trendy accessory to create stylish belts; it looks great and holds the belt securely in place).
Important! There are belts with removable clasps that can easily be attached to another accessory and create beautiful, varied sets every day.
By shape
Most often, the belt clasp has a rectangular or square shape with rounded corners. It's necessary. So as not to cause discomfort to its owner. In more extravagant forms of belts you can find round or oval clasps, as well as buckles in the shape of animals, flowers and other stylistic solutions.
Men's belts are usually quite laconic and simple. They are a simple frame with a tongue or a lightweight version of the clasp with a metal plate equipped with a fastener. Women's models are more varied and have different decor. All this is due to the need to create exquisite images every day.
To size
Buckle dimensions can also vary significantly. In the classic version, it is quite small and does not distract attention from the main accents of the image. Girls who prefer more provocative outfits often choose belts with a large buckle or unusual inserts.
Products with asymmetric fasteners are especially popular today. This is a stylish and attractive accessory that becomes a bright accent to any look. An unusual belt not only allows your outfit to sparkle with new colors, but also emphasizes a woman’s wasp waist.
Design, color
There are a huge number of design solutions for developing different types of buckles. Most of them are made of metal and have a matching color. But there are also accessories made of fabric, leather, plastic or other materials. The color depends solely on the taste and choice of the owner of a fashion accessory.
The design of the product is directly related to the theme of the belt. If this is a classic model designed to complement a business look for going to work, a classic rectangular buckle and a narrow leather ribbon will do. For adherents of biker culture, we offer provocative wide belts with a buckle in the shape of an animal or bird's head, as well as with various signs and symbols.
Important! It won’t be difficult to choose a buckle from the wide variety available in stores. Designers work tirelessly to create the most unusual and attractive models.
By topic
The theme of the outfit can also vary significantly, so stylists offer several types of buckles depending on the person’s preferences:
- mystical (this category includes clasps with skulls, skeletons, pentagrams, roses);
- biker (these include products with motorcycles, helmets, pentagrams);
- casino (dice, roulette, cards and others);
- animated (with cartoon characters);
- ethnic (various ancient symbols, totem animals, Chinese dragons, Indian leaders and more are used here);
- automobile (use of signs of car models, wheels, mini-cars and other paraphernalia).
The list of types is almost endless. There are clasps in the form of animals, secret signs of different nations, comic book heroes, musical groups and performers, and others. The choice is simply huge.
Purpose
The main purpose of a belt buckle is to hold the accessory and the clothing it is attached to in place. However, in recent years, belts have become more used as a decorative element of clothing to highlight the beauty of the female form or add weight to a person’s image.
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