9 Questions
What is the purpose of a keeper loop on a belt?
To stop the free end of the belt from flapping
When did men start wearing belts?
1920s
What materials are commonly used to make belts?
Leather, suede, and vinyl
What is the purpose of a belt in clothing?
To secure clothing
What is the difference between formal and casual belts?
Formal belts are narrower with a polished metal finish
What is the compressibility of the torso used for in belts that hold up clothing?
To provide friction
What is the history of belts in military uniform?
Belts were a decorative as well as utilitarian part of military uniform in the late 19th century
What is the recommended use of belts in modern society?
To secure clothing
What is the purpose of belt loops on clothing?
To hold the belt in place
Study Notes
Overview of Belts
- Belts are worn around the waist or hips and are made of materials such as leather, plastic, and heavy cloth.
- The ends of a belt are free and a buckle secures one end to another part of the belt, creating a loop.
- Belts are used to secure clothing, carry objects, and define or accentuate the waist.
- Some garments have belt loops and many belts have a "keeper loop" to stop the free end of the belt from flapping.
- Belts that hold up clothing work by friction and often take advantage of the compressibility of the torso above the hips.
- Belts are used as fashion accessories, with many colors, styles, and finishes.
- Belts have been documented as male clothing since the Bronze Age, and belts were a decorative as well as utilitarian part of military uniform in the late 19th century.
- Men started wearing belts in the 1920s as trouser waists fell to a lower line.
- Leather is the most popular belt material, but belts are also made using a range of other materials, including braided leather, suede, and vinyl.
- Belts have transformed from a strictly utilitarian item to a fashion accessory.
- Formal belts are usually narrower with a polished metal finish, while casual belts worn with denim are wider with a textured appearance.
- Belts can be used for corporal punishment, but this is not recommended in modern society.
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