Any tips for wearing a western studded belt without going over the top?

[RossRYoung]

Interesting catch. Here’s another side shot, still not sure what it says.

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Pretty sure it’s ‘Cheyenne’

 

[Pandemic]

I’m eventually going to get one with a floral pattern. Nothing too gaudy. Probably this one:

https://vebleather.com/products/desert-bloom-belt

But these guys in the Philippines might be worth checking out:

https://www.instagram.com/denimbrosph?igsh=bHEzbG40ejRlNnJr

 

[TLW '90]

I don't have a studded western belt, just a tooled belt and a big brass buckle that I always wear every day.

This BTS brass buckle belonged to my grandmother and I inherited it as a kid.
No matter what I'm wearing this is my belt buckle and has been every day since I was a teenager , If I ever have to wear a suit or a tux I don't care I'm wearing this buckle.
When I'm eventually gone, I'll probably be remembered for this buckle and an M81 patrol cap.

I'm not so sure a western belt or buckle...etc necessarily has to go with whatever you're wearing as long as it's something you just always wear and are known for.
What do I know though, I'm not knowledgeable in any laws of fashion.

 

[Pandemic]

I’m eventually going to get one with a floral pattern. Nothing too gaudy. Probably this one:

https://vebleather.com/products/desert-bloom-belt

But these guys in the Philippines might be worth checking out:

https://www.instagram.com/denimbrosph?igsh=bHEzbG40ejRlNnJr

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The latter charges $200 plus shipping, but tariffs to the US add 19%. That’s getting up there in price, close to the VEB Leather belt above

 

[Fiedi]

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The latter charges $200 plus shipping, but tariffs to the US add 19%. That’s getting up there in price, close to the VEB Leather belt above

Hi, the owner of VEB leather also got a nice homepage with a lot of info about new and vintage engineerboots, leatherjackets etc, take a look at
http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com/

 

[Bfd70]

I have a studded belt from etsy. The price was right. I think about $85 when i bought it two years ago. I’ve always liked the look of duke mantee designs but assumed they were out of my price range. With his seeming retirement i figured i was out luck anyhow. I saw a store named Auteur in the UK managed to get a run of a single design in brown and black. They were $250 which is less than i expected. It is a less complicated pattern and i prefer that. The belt arrived today. Honestly it’s nice but i’m not blown away. I know labor goes into them so i’m happy with it at the price i paid. Had i paid $350 + which is what i assumed they cost i would be disappointed. The workmanship is good. Edge burnishing could be better. The leather is exactly average as is the hardware.

https://auteur.store/collections/duke-mantee/products/duke-mantee-brown-belt

New obsession

https://wilkinsonsfinegoods.com/products/floral-no-4-hand-tooled-belt-black