Studded Belts Band Us Together

Studded belts nowadays are most commonly categorized as punk. They are usually made of leather or pleather. And can have one to four rows of studs. The studs themselves range in size. The studs are usually pyramid shaped and are placed closely together. Studded belts vary in price and can be found anywhere from exclusive online retailers such as Linea Pelle to chain stores like Hot Topic. They can easily be found for around twenty dollars. And as any fashion item the high end prices are extreme. Black is the dominant color of most studded belts but they can be found in pretty much any color you can think of. Some are even multicolored or have a checkered pattern.

Vast as the variety of studded belts are the people who wear them. It doesn't matter if you are Punk, Emo, Goth, Metal, Gansta, or Sk8er. We all wear them. I think studded belts step out of categories altogether and band people together. Studded belts let us, for a second, to see past our differences and share something in common. As little as it may be, it helps loosen the notch on our differences.

Many different people wear studded belts. They also wear them in different ways. The traditional use of a belt was to be worn around the waist to support clothing. But now the reason seems unclear. Some weave them through the belt loops while others wear them overtop. A growing trend is wearing your belt sideways, so that the buckle faces either to the left or right. Although this may not be the most practical wear, the popularity seems to be spreading. Another trendy way to wear studded belts is to layer them, again not so functional. It's obvious that these belts are more of a fashion statement than a way to keep your pants up.

If you're planning on purchasing a studded belt I suggest buying one with metal re-enforced holes or rivets. This will allow everyday use of the belt without worrying about wear and tear. Another thing you might want to be cautious of is your clothing. Studded belts may rip holes in the bottom of your shirts, especially if you are a Sk8er and happen to fall. Another danger you may not have considered: If you play guitar or bass the studs on the belt may scratch the finish of your instruments. So be careful!