What is your belt style? If you're like most people, then you probably think of belts as something that simply holds up your pants. While this may be true for the majority, there are many different styles of belts to choose from - and not all of them can hold up your pants.
1 - Buckle belt
This type of belt is the most common. It is usually made of leather and has a metal buckle with prongs that are inserted into holes in the belt to secure it. The buckle belt is one of the more versatile styles, as it can be worn with a formal or casual outfit. The belt is often multi-functional and secured around your waist with no additional holes necessary to make sure they fit properly. Most of the time, the material used to make the belt is not too thick, so it can be worn with most waistlines.
Traditional buckle belts are usually ideal for business or formal attire. They work well when paired with a dress shirt and slacks, as they have a more conservative look that many people associate with being "put-together."
2 - Horseshoe buckle belt
This type of belt is similar to the traditional buckle belt in that it is usually made of leather. The horseshoe buckle belt, however, is not as common since they are often associated with cowboys or other country-themed types of fashion. It has a wide metal band at one end with two prongs sticking out from either side and a smaller metal bar attached underneath for decoration.
The horseshoe buckle belt can be worn by men or women who have a western-style preference when dressing up. They work well with jeans, boots, and shirts designed to mimic the type of clothing worn on ranches (long-sleeved shirt/denim vest combination).
3 - Square frame buckle belt
This type of belt features decorative square loops on each corner of the main belt piece. The belt is usually made of leather and has a metal buckle that secures it around the waist.
The square frame buckle belt can be worn by men or women who want to add an edgy, modern look to their outfit. It looks great when paired with dark-wash jeans, as well as fitted casual shirts for both genders. Some people like wearing this style during the day, while others prefer using them as night accessories (worn with blazers and dress pants).
4 - Spiked metal alloy buckle belt
This type of belt is typically made from steel alloy material because its design requires sturdy materials in order to keep it secure around your waist. It has several decorative spikes on each side of the main loop and fits together with a metal buckle.
Spiked metal alloy belts can be worn by men or women who want to add an edgy, modern look to their outfits. They work well with dark-wash jeans and fitted casual shirts for both genders; some people like wearing this style during the day while others prefer using them as night accessories (worn with blazers and dress pants).
5 - D ring belt
This type of belt is usually made from leather and has a metal ring in the front that secures it around your waist. It can be worn by both men and women who want to add an edgy, modern look to their outfit. Spikes are not featured on this style of buckle belt, but they do have decorative stitching along their exterior for added flair. The D-ring belts work well with dark wash jeans, as well as fitted casual shirts for both genders; some people like wearing them during the day while others prefer using them at night (worn with blazers and dress pants).
6 - Lace-up corset belt
A lace-up corset belt features two similarly sized loops of fabric sewn together in order to make one larger belt. It has metal eyelets on each side of the fabric, which are used to lace up the front using thin laces that can be tied into a bow or other decorative pattern.
This type of belt is usually made from cotton and can be worn by both men or women who want to add an edgy design element to their outfit. Many people like wearing this style for casual occasions (or during Halloween-themed parties) since it resembles binding garments often associated with sadomasochistic behavior patterns.
