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What size belt should I buy?

Paul Julch, MA
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Paul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley.

Paul Julch, MA

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Buy a belt that's one size bigger than your waist. So, if you have a 32 waist, you'd get a 34 belt; if you have a 34 waist, you'd get a 36 belt.

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Does it matter which way I thread the belt through the loops?

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Both clockwise and counterclockwise will be functional. Clockwise means that you start at the loop just to the right of the button and end at the loop just to the left, whereas counterclockwise is the other way around. Traditionally in the US, men thread their belts counterclockwise and women thread their belts clockwise.

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Should I still where a belt if my pants fit properly, or just go about my day?

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A man should always wear a belt, even if it's not needed to hold the pants up.

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At what age should I begin to wear a belt?

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When your hips are big enough to support your belt. Age will vary from person to person.

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Should the buckle be centered? In step 4 it appears slightly to the side.

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Yes the buckle should be mostly centered, try to center your belt with the zipper or your belly button. The illustrations are indicative, not necessarily the final word.

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Should I wear my belt as tight as it can get?

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You should wear your belt as tight as is needed to hold your pants up, but loose enough that it doesn't feel uncomfortable to wear. Try to find a good balance between these two points.

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Should I put the belt inside or over the back logo patch on my jeans?

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You could put it under for a trendy look, or leave it over. However, if you choose to put it under, you will want to make sure that the belt is thin, or you risk tearing the logo patch.

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