What you wear speaks a lot about who you are. You make a statement of your personality and taste with your clothes. As they say, clothes make the man. That is why fashion forward individuals take a lot of effort in choosing their outfits, including the accessories.
There are a number of looks one can aim for, by coordinating dress, shirt or pants, shoes, belt and of course, the belt buckle. You consider the design, colors, texture and total appearance of your get-up. A custom belt buckle can make a lot of difference in completing a look and making a definitive fashion statement. It adds just the right amount of shine to your entire look. Having your own custom made belt buckle proclaims to others that you are an individual with a unique sense of style, that you know what you want and that you are no copy cat.
Here are some looks and how custom buckles can add some punch to them:
The cowboy look. The cowboy is a well-loved cultural icon that has been seen in many popular movies, television shows and rodeos. The style includes a cowboy hat (preferably a Stetson or Baily hat), a long leather jacket, jeans (in boot or straight leg cuts) and wide leather belts with a wide cowboy belt buckle. The belt buckles are a Hollywood addition but have since become a symbol of prestige. In fact, these belt buckles were awarded to rodeo champs. Western belt buckles usually sport images related to cowboys and their lifestyle. It can have an image of a cowboy riding a bucking bull, a soaring eagle, a buffalo, a cowboy riding on his horse or a buffalo skull.
The military look. Military or army units can make use of custom belt buckles to foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie within the ranks. The belts can bear the insignia of the unit, as well as its motto (such as “Semper Fidelis, “This We’ll Defend”, “Swift-Silent-Deadly”). A spit-shined belt buckle can add smartness to an already spiffy military uniform.
The quirky look. One can get a belt buckle that shows well-loved superheroes and cartoon characters. You can even wear a belt buckle with Tweety Bird’s picture, complete with the quote, “I tawt I taw a puddy tat!”. You can even make everyone take notice with the statement “Don’t mess with me.” The great thing about custom made buckles is that your imagination is your limit. You can think up whatever design you fancy and add images or taglines.
The ideal employee look. Companies can have belt buckles made with the company logo. These can be given as rewards to the employee of the month or to a top-selling agent. These belt buckles can be a symbol of prestige that points out to a team member’s achievements and the company’s recognition of these.
The tradesman or artisan look. Trade groups or professional associations can hand these out to their members that they can wear as a display of their pride in their craft or profession.
The winner’s look. Event promoters can make use of belt buckles as part of their prize package to winning participants. As mentioned above, this tradition was started by rodeo championships to riders who managed to hold on to the bucking bull the longest.
Member of cultural and sports group. Social and sports-oriented organizations can have their own belt buckle made to signify the people are members of their group. This includes biking enthusiasts, bird watching organizations, hikers and other outdoor adventurers or the local Rotary chapter. The uniquely-designed belt buckle can foster a sense of pride in one’s organization. These groups can also use the buckles as part of their fund-raising campaign. They can sell these to members. Those who belong to the group can help their organization while also enjoying the privilege of wearing their group’s custom-made belt buckle.
As you can see, belt buckles can complement a variety of looks. Find one that suits you!