Ladies Native Heart Belt C21369

A ladies' belt should carry an outfit without shouting. This one pairs a full-grain leather strap with an oval buckle set in turquoise accents and a silver design, so it adds Western charm to jeans, a skirt or a dress. The strap is 1 1/2 inches wide, which gives it enough presence to hold its own over a fitted top.

The buckle is removable, a hinge-and-hook design with an antique silver finish. That means you can keep the leather strap and change the look by swapping in a different buckle when the mood changes. It's practical for a belt that goes from the barn to a rodeo dance or a holiday dinner.

Highlights

• Full-grain leather strap for everyday wear
• Oval buckle with turquoise accents and silver detail
• Removable buckle for a quick change of look
• 1 1/2 inch width that pairs with jeans
• Made in the USA with global parts

At a glance

Why full-grain for a dress belt

Full-grain leather keeps the strap's natural surface, which makes it tougher and more likely to age well than a corrected or pressed hide. A belt that will be worn on jeans, a skirt and a dress needs to bend without breaking and to stay firm enough to hold a buckle centered all day.

This belt suits a woman who wants one accessory that does double duty: a barn owner who dresses up for supper, a barrel racer heading to a show dinner, or a rancher's wife who wants a little shine for church and a dance. It's a good first ladies' belt for a girl starting out and a reliable one for anyone who likes Western detail.

How to fit and wear it

Choose the size that matches your pant or skirt waist and check the fit at the holes you will actually use. The buckle should sit centered at the front. Leave a little room so the belt doesn't pull the waistband or dig in after a big meal.

Thread the strap through the loops, close the hinge-and-hook buckle and make sure the tongue sits in a hole without strain. Let the leather settle for a day or two and the belt will sit comfortably at your waist.

Good to know

• Pair it with jeans and a tee for town, or wear it over a dress with a fitted top when you want the buckle to carry the outfit. Brown leather and a silver buckle work with most boots, from dress boots to casual ropers.
• Wipe the leather with a damp cloth and let it air dry away from direct heat. Condition it now and then so the full-grain stays supple and doesn't crack at the holes.
• Swap the buckle when you want a change, and keep the strap flat or hung rather than folded tight so it keeps its curve.
• Keep the belt out of the rain and off the car seat in summer heat, which can dry out leather faster than you expect.
• Fit: measure a belt that fits you now from the fold at the buckle to the hole you use most, and choose that number.

About Justin Boots

Justin Boots makes western boots, belts and accessories. Its USA-made boots are crafted by hand at its El Paso, Texas factory.

Keep it by the door for the days you want a little Western shine.