Can you put a belt on wrong ?

[kingrollo]

I mean it seems to work which ever side the buckle is on ?

(Things you often wonder in retirement)

 

[wafter]

I think putting it round your face like a blindfold could be problematic, but each to their own.

 

[sungod]

traditionally belts for men are fastened from the opposite direction to womens, i.e. the buckle end is on opposite sides, consistent with the difference in how mens/womens garments wrap

some belts have a design with a clear top/bottom, they should be worn the correct way around to avoid people pointing and laughing

 

[Sharky]

Bring left or right handed may influence preference.

 

[Beebo]

I’ve always adopted the buckle in the left hand, pointy end in the right hand technique , and it’s never let me down so far.

 

[sungod]

I’ve always adopted the buckle in the left hand, pointy end in the right hand technique , and it’s never let me down so far.

yep, that's the standard for men, when fitting the pointy end wraps anti-clockwise (viewed from above) around the body

 

[figbat]

traditionally belts for men are fastened from the opposite direction to womens, i.e. the buckle end is on opposite sides, consistent with the difference in how mens/womens garments wrap

I recently read an explanation for why men’s and women’s fastenings are on opposite sides. It came down to men traditionally dressing themselves whereas women had a maid dress them. This was in times when fasteners such as buttons and buckles were expensive and hence worn by the aristocracy.

 

[Alex321]

I never realised that was different for women. I knew that tops button the opposite side, but never realised belts were also different.

 

[fossyant]

Bring left or right handed may influence preference.

This !

Then add in another problem, you've lost a load of weight, and your belt no-longer has enough holes so your pants start falling down. Bought a new belt in 'medium'. MrsF is like that won't fit, try the large. I'd already tried the Medium and my measurement was right in the middle of the holes. So, to keep her happy, got the Large, and proved it didn't have enough holes to hold my pants up !