Making a hand-crafted belt to gift to a loved one is a great reflection of what they mean to you. Crafting a leather belt is painstaking and requires a lot of patience. Making casual belts is easier than a formal sleek belt as you can really experiment with casual belts. Frayed edges or matte finish also looks good on a casual belt. This goes well with jeans and sneakers or any casual or semi-formal outfit. Before deciding on hand-crafting a belt or buying a hand-crafted o
ne decide if it matches your overall wardrobe.

These types of belts are good to experiment with especially if there are colorful varieties to choose from. Bold colors, tie and dye, embellishments, bells, fancy buckles, psychedelic colors, rustic tones these are just some of the variety available in this type. There are specialized stores that cater to customers looking for hand-crafted leather. There are online websites as well that provide an interesting range of belts.

Hand-made belts do not have to be made from leather. It can be made from a swatch of corduroy or rough cloth, from bright pink to camouflage green embellished with a cloth-embroidered flower or heart shapes. The design is only limited by your imagination. Hand-made belts could also be strings of precious stones looped together to form a band that can be buckled around the waist. It could also be chords of hewn straw braided to form a belt that will complement a summer dress beautifully.

Wearing hand-made belt needs a little bit of thought. These types of belt do not go well with formal wear whether a trouser or a skirt. However when worn with a skirt and a summery shirt of white chiffon shirt it makes for a great contrast and a striking look. Before you decide on buying one of these belts try the variety and available options before settling down on one. Put the belt on to make sure the holes are positioned properly and that the belt has a nice snug fit.

Match the belt to your wardrobe. Usually the hand-made belt may end up being on the rack all week and Friday it’s out. Make the most of the belt. While a belt should not be the cynosure it certainly can be a fitting fashion accessory to your outfit. The simplest rule when it comes to wearing a dress belt is that it should always match your shoes in color and finish. And don’t forget to factor in the buckle size. The bigger the buckle the more casual the belt. A well-matched ensemble meaning belt, outfit and shoes that complement each other is the perfect way to start the weekend.