Members TLP Posted September 6, 2019 Members Report Posted September 6, 2019 Are there standard widths for mens belts? Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted September 6, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted September 6, 2019 not really. I've done from 3/4 inch wide thru to 2.5 inch. Depends on what the customer wants Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
wizard of tragacanth Posted September 6, 2019 Report Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) This is just my opinion, there are no hard rules. Just think about proportion to the waist size and what it is used for. As an example, you wouldn't want a 1" dress belt on a guy with a 48" waist. Also, be aware of the size of the belt loops on the pants. Blue jeans will accept a 1.5" belt but dress pants may not. 1" -- for a smaller man's belt 1.25" -- for an average man's belt 1.5" -- for a gun belt or big guy 2" to 3" for a police duty belt or really big guys nick Edited September 6, 2019 by wizard of tragacanth Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted September 6, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted September 6, 2019 If you are thinking of making some belts for 'stock' and not-to-order I would make some in 1.25" and some in 1.75" Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members SaddleBags Posted September 6, 2019 Members Report Posted September 6, 2019 Wranglers (and why would anyone wear anything else?) will take up to 1.5 inches. Slim guys can easily wear 1.25, but only go smaller ( 1 inch or 1 inch tapered to 3/4) for dress wear. Inch and three quarters will no work. Quote
Members casaerwin Posted September 6, 2019 Members Report Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, TLP said: Are there standard widths for mens belts? Not really. Just remember that anything over 1-1/2 inches is not going to fit in the belt loops of most dress slacks. Jeans are a bit wider, but even then, 2 inches is about the widest . I personally stick to 1-1/4 inch, 1 inch and sometimes 3/4 inch. Also remember that it will have to fit the buckle you buy (unless you make your own buckles)/ Edited September 6, 2019 by casaerwin omission Quote Dale Erwin Casa Erwin Custom Leather http://leather.casaerwin.org
Contributing Member fredk Posted September 6, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted September 6, 2019 Interesting. The OP doesn't say where he is located. Another difference between our countries. I've not yet come across any male trousers, of any sort, which will not take 1.75 inch [ 45mm ] wide belt. A lot of belts I made were in the 36 to 42mm widths [ 1.5 to 1.65 inches approx] with some to 1.75 and to 2 inch. 1.25 and under were rarely wanted except by medieval re-enactors Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
wizard of tragacanth Posted September 6, 2019 Report Posted September 6, 2019 Yeah, I don't know why people do not reveal their location. It is often helpful to know, in order to give them good advice. Anyway, I understand if they are in Witness Protection or On-the-Run from the law! I only make gun belts and they are all 1.5" but if someone wanted a dress belt, I may think about 1.25" if they are not over-weight. I would consider 3/4" if they were wearing Capri's! nick Quote
Members Halitech Posted September 6, 2019 Members Report Posted September 6, 2019 All the male customers I've made belts for have requested 1.5". Most ladies have been 1.25" but a few have wanted 1.5" Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Contributing Member fredk Posted September 7, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, wizard of tragacanth said: I only make gun belts and they are all 1.5" but if someone wanted a dress belt, I may think about 1.25" if they are not over-weight. I would consider 3/4" if they were wearing Capri's! again the difference. To most in the UK Capri means a car made by Ford, https://www.google.com/search?q=ford+capri&rlz=1C1CHBD_en-GBGB772GB772&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjz_f7bxL3kAhUzoXEKHR-4D0gQ_AUIEigB&biw=1366&bih=625 or just maybe an island in the Mediterranean sea https://www.google.com/search?q=capri&rlz=1C1CHBD_en-GBGB772GB772&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjz5Y30xL3kAhXuRxUIHZpHC7YQ_AUIEigB&biw=1366&bih=625 but I can't imagine anyone wearing either of those, with a belt or without! Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
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