Belts are the unspoken heroes of fashion. You may be thinking… “Does it really make that much of a difference???” and our answer to that is: DUH! They can instantly and effortlessly elevate any outfit.
Not all belts are the same! There are specific things you need to pay attention to when choosing the best belt for your outfit. Likeeee, what’s the vibe? Are we going for casual chic or runway model ready? Are we making the belt the statement piece of the outfit???
You get where we’re going. BUT, these are important questions! Most importantly, are you sticking to American-made belts? If you haven’t been, you NEEED to. Start putting your money into products that last and hold your values! (Hello, ethical labor and sustainability practices.)
We’re giving you girls a round-up of our FAVE American-made belts that you have to get your hands on ASAP!
10 Made in USA to Match Every Vibe
Lejon Belts: Corazon
If you want to buy from a trusted USA brand that has been in the belt-making business for generations, you’re looking for Lejon Belts.
When it comes to options, they’ve got plentyyyy. They’re also all made with premium bison leather, so the belts are durable, unique, and effortlessly chic. We specifically love this super modern Corazon belt the heart shaped buckle is the perfect subtle statement piece to spice up any outfit.
Streets Ahead: Harper Waist Belt
When we’re looking for a belt to pair with a dress or oversized shirt, our first stop is Streets Ahead they curate the best of the best. They have waist belts, chain belts, statement belts, western style belts, and even animal print belts. You can’t NOT find something when looking here.
Need inspo? Don’t worry, we’ve already got an outfit in mind. 😉 This slouchy button down with this Harper waist belt is EVERYTHINGGG. Made in the USA from croc-embossed black Italian leather, this outfit is giving sexy, modern, effortless.
Hanks Belts: Bonnie Belt
If you want a solid, full-grain leather, made-to-last belt, you can never go wrong with this Bonnie belt. First of all, it’s super thick and super durable as it’s made with 16 oz. extreme leather. Beyond that, it has a simplistic and timeless style with black leather, white stitching, and a nickel buckle.
It can very easily be dressed up or dressed down, and we loveee a versatile belt. You can pair it with these Kelsey Baggy Customs to dress an outfit up, or add it onto a more professional piece like these Nili Lotans to sharpen your look even more.
When in doubt, you’ll always have this belt to pair with any look!
Cattle Kate: Multi-Colored Concho Belt
If you wanna go full western baddie, we have just the belt for you. This multi-colored concho belt has large circulator conchos made with super colorful and bold beads, and would be the perfect addition to your western-themed ‘fit.
Here’s the outfit in mind: These turquoise Gaby cowboy booties that match the belt to a T (YAY), this white felt cowboy hat, and this Annalise dress. If you’re feeling more of a casual Western vibe, you can’t go wrong with these Mother jeans and this Isabel Rib Tank!
Sunflower Metal Chain
Who said you can’t pair a belt with a skirt??? Not us, that’s for sure! For all of our boho babes, this sunflower metal chain belt is to die for.
With a one-of-a-kind design made in LA, you can grab this belt in either gold or silver and pair it with your fave boho looks, like this flowy light blue skirt and this linen top. It’s super chic and can easily add visual interest to your look!
B-Low the Belt: Ryder Wrap Belt
If you want something that’s good for the office or a day-to-day outfit, this Ryder wrap belt is your pick. It comes in bone and gold, black and gold, or even brandy and gold we may grab one in each color, TBH.
It’s made from 100% genuine leather with a gold-tone buckle closure, and just LOOKS super sleek and sophisticated. If you need some good work pants to pair with these, don’t worry, we found these cropped khakis for you too.
B-Low the Belt: Claire Belt
When you’re looking for a belt that can be easily paired with lighter pants, this Claire Belt is our tried and true choice.
Like the previous choice from B-Low the Belt, this bone-colored belt is made of 100% genuine leather, with, again, a gold-tone buckle closure. It would look suuuuper modern and chic with these Frida Peony pants!
Tanner Goods: Standard Belt
Another sleek and stylish light colored belt option that knocks it out of the park every time is this tan colored “standard belt” from Tanner Goods. It’s made right here in America, down to the burnished edges and waxed finished so it looks as timeless as it feels.
You can pair it with these Seersucker shorts for more professional settings, or wear it with these denim shorts for a modern and sexy summer look. Maybe even add a summer scarf to compliment your newest wardrobe staple??? Here’s how to wear a scarf in summer.
American Bench Craft: Sierra Belt
Brown leather belts are must-haves. They go with every outfit, in every setting, for every vibe. That’s why we HIGHLYYYY recommend this Sierra belt!
It’s guaranteed not to crack, split, peel, or fall apart that’s American made for ya! With its extra free-floating keeper, you can actually wear this belt high-waisted or low-waisted! AMAZING! This is seriously one of the most versatile belts out there!
FGalaze: Obi Belt
We don’t talk enough about unique looking belts. Of course, we need some timeless and versatile choices, but we’ve provided plenty of those! Let’s end our list with something fun and attention-grabbing.
This obi belt is designed to be worn around the waist to accentuate and bring out every baddie’s natural curves. Because these belts are made of 100% full grain leather, you’ll find that any scars, wrinkles, or variations aren’t imperfections, but characteristics of natural leather!
It’d pair perfectly with this twist back jumpsuit for an all-around sexy and creative look!
How To Size A Belt
Follow the add-two-inches-rule:
One of the easiest ways to size a belt is to take your waist measurements and add two inches! Sooo, if you wear a size 30, then your belt size would be a 32!
Use a tape measure:
If you don’t know your measurements, grab a tape measurer. Wrap the tape measure through your belt loops to where it’s not too tight, but not too loose, and round up to the nearest even-numbered inch.
Keep in mind where the belt will go
If you’re gonna purchase one of the belts that fit more on your waist rather than your hips, measure accordingly! You won’t want to measure your hips for a belt that’s designed for your waist follow the same kind of tape measure method, just stick to your waist instead!
Measure your other belts
If you already have a belt and are just shopping around for new ones, use your old one as a reference! You’re gonna wanna lay your belt flat and measure from the prong (or the middle of the buckle itself) to your most used belt hole.
Are you ready to elevate your style with some of these USA-Made belts???
Of course, we all have some random, sh*tty belts from who knows where that are sitting in the corner of our closet falling apart. News flashhhh, those aren’t American-made!
We’ve given you a list of our fave American-made belts that last a lifetime, so you can stop wasting your money on cheap ones every few months!
For more info about American-made everything, our blog has it ALL. If you wanna keep shopping for American-made products of every kind, our shop doesn’t disappoint. We’ve got EVERYTHING!
