All people love to decorate themselves, wear fashionable clothes, creating their own style. Accessories in the men's wardrobe take the last place. Representatives of the stronger sex do not particularly like to hang themselves with trinkets. Their additions to clothing are functional. The army belt used to be only part of the uniform, and now takes the place of a stylish and convenient accessory. Such a thing gives the image of brutality, masculinity. But you need to wear it correctly so as not to look ridiculous.
History tour
As early as 1855, men wore an army belt made of rough leather. A huge metal buckle adorned him on the left side. Then she smoothly migrated to the left side and began to be made of brass. Carefully polished, she shone in the sun with the owner. It was a soldier's pride!
A leather army belt is worn over clothing. After all, it is not a decoration, but a necessity. A flask, a shop, a shovel are attached to the belt - everything that is inconvenient to carry in your hands or a backpack. The belt is present in any uniform, whether an ordinary or an officer. Wearing this attribute has become a mandatory part of the form. A military man used to have several belts for different occasions. But love and reverence won a belt of rough genuine leather. It does not wear out, does not deteriorate, especially if you properly care for it.
The tradition to wear a belt in the army has survived to this day. And now they prefer to use it in everyday life. With it, you can create unique bows.
Symbol
An army belt is a carrier of information about its owner. By this symbolism, you can find out the soldierās affiliation with the country and the army. In many countries, by tradition, ordinary people wear multi-colored plaques, but officers wear gold. Cadets of military schools also have belts with their own symbols.
The buckle of an army belt with a huge star was introduced in our country in 1969. A star has smooth rays, and in the middle is an image of a sickle and a hammer. But more recently, the military abandoned a belt with a heavy metal badge. Its wearing has ceased to be obligatory. Modern outfit kits do not contain an army belt. Bulletproof vest interferes with its wearing, it is not necessary. Soon in our country, leather, high-quality belts will be replaced by nylon products. They are also very comfortable and serve their master for many years.
Variety of wardrobe
The myth that only men are dispelled is wearing an army belt. Women, too, boldly began to pull on a soldierās belt. But you need to do this very carefully so that the image does not turn out to be comical. A correctly selected outfit complete with an army belt can favorably emphasize the waist line of the female part of the population. If a fragile girl puts on such an accessory, he will emphasize her grace. But with men, on the contrary: he gives the image of rudeness and masculinity.
Men can wear an army belt with regular jeans and a T-shirt. For trousers, he is also suitable. Girls can purchase a thinner belt with a small buckle. Fine creatures need to think carefully about the outfit. You can wear a belt over a long sundress, with jeans and shorts. Well, such a thing is combined with the style of the military, there are more than enough fans in this direction in clothes.
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Real soldier belts, which are not worn as decor, come in two forms: a waist belt and an army trouser belt.
Belt is used to fasten the necessary things: machine gun shop, flask, spade. Such products are made from rough genuine leather or leatherette. In addition to it, a shoulder strap with a holster is fastened for support.
The trouser look is made of a strong, wear-resistant canvas tape. It has a non-shiny buckle and is most often painted in khaki for masking.
Sometimes it is difficult to choose an army belt. A photo will help to decide.
Buckle
Buckle is the main part of the belt. She can tell a lot about her owner. Every person liable for military service must wear a belt.
A traditional buckle consists of a frame and a tongue. But if a drawing is applied to it, this is a plaque. Now the plaques are diverse, but in the distant times of the USSR there were only three types:
- an anchor with a five-pointed star - belonging to naval forces;
- five-pointed star with a hammer and sickle;
- Russian coat of arms.
The buckle of an army belt should always shine like new. Therefore, it is rubbed with a special GOI paste or fine sandpaper.
Varieties
Army belts are made of various materials, and buckles can also differ in mechanism. What is the name of an army belt fastened with one movement of the hand? People call them āfree handsā, āas easy as shelling pearsā. Trouser narrow belts, soldier's, officer, authorized, general ... Each of them is convenient and appropriate in connection with the rank and position of the carrier.
Soldier belts are the simplest, but made from good genuine leather. They do not wear out, do not stretch under the pressure of a holster and are practically eternal. The accessory itself is black or brown, but the plaque is made of brass.
The general's belt looks as belligerent and noble as its master. Genuine leather, yuft lining, badge with a symbol of belonging to specific troops. Firmware is required along the edges, and the figure is in the middle.
The officerās belt also looks richer than the soldierās. It is stitched around the edges and has a powerful two-pin buckle. It can be classic, made of brass or reinforced with steel plates.
Pants belt
The narrow trouser army belt gained wild popularity in everyday life. Military personnel use it only to maintain trousers or wear it over a tunic according to the charter. But civilian guys chose the army belt as a stylish accessory. Many things from military equipment migrated to wardrobes of ordinary guys. Military style is firmly established in both male and female fashionable images. The main thing is not to overdo it with accessories and ammunition. Webbing belts look very unusual, suitable for jeans and overalls. Leather products look more expensive and representative. Older men often wear such a belt with jeans and simple trousers. Be sure to add an army belt and rude shoes to your everyday outfit; you will get a fashionable look.
Size matters
The size of army belts is determined by height. There are four of them in accordance with the waist:
- from 82 cm to 103 cm;
- from 92 cm to 113 cm;
- from 102 cm to 123 cm;
- from 112 cm to 133 cm.
Each person will choose the right size for himself. When choosing a volume, you need to consider that on the belt there will be a firearm, a blade weapon, special means. If the product is of good quality, it will not stretch, does not crack, even if it is overloaded with objects and small in size. The stores now have a huge assortment of goods. Choose carefully and carefully, because the belt will serve you for more than a dozen years.
Care
Whatever material the belt is made of, it must be stored in a dry place. Allocate a separate place for belts in the cabinet. But with a badge is a separate matter. It should be cleaned regularly to a shine. The fastest way to remove browning is to use GOI paste. Put some on the felt and rub the plate intensively. It will sparkle like a new one just bought in a store.
Tools at hand
Toothpaste is also a good cleaner. With an old brush and paste, clean the plate for a few minutes. The result is excellent!
If you do not like to clean and rub, prepare a simple solution: water and hydrogen peroxide in the same proportions, a few drops of ammonia. Dip the plate in this solution and leave for 8 hours.
A good remedy for the lazy is a decoction of potatoes. As soon as the root vegetables are cooked, remove them from the water and put the plate in the pan. Boil for half an hour.
If the belt is still in good condition, and the plaque is covered with microcracks and quickly darkens, you can simply replace it.
Army belts are being improved and will never go out of use. Officers and ordinary privates cannot imagine themselves without a shiny plaque on their belts! But even if you are not involved in military affairs, still get a fashionable belt. It can be worn with pants and over clothes. There are many options and images. Experiment, show imagination and creativity. Include an army belt in your style - and the image will radically change. Girls can also safely include this item in their wardrobe. Military style is back in fashion.