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Are there standard widths for mens belts?

 

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not really. I've done from 3/4 inch wide thru to 2.5 inch. Depends on what the customer wants

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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 by wizard of tragacanth
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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"

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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.

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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)/

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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

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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! :lol:

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! :rofl:

nick

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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"

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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! :rofl:

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!

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