Odessa Star Belt C10765

The Odessa Star belt is for the man who wants his belt to say something. Basketweave embossing gives the leather a texture you can see up close, and the silver-plated buckle with etched inlays carries a Lone Star look that reads western from across the pen.

Justin built this belt as a tribute to the history and tradition of Texas, and it has the body to hold up work jeans. At 1 1/2 inches wide, it sits steady through a workday and still looks right when you clean up for a Saturday in town. Antique silver hardware ties the look together without going flashy.

Highlights

• Basketweave-embossed leather adds texture up close
• Silver-plated buckle with etched inlays
• 1 1/2 inch width sits steady with jeans
• Antique silver hardware finish
• Lone Star styling for rodeo days, sale barns and town

Why a statement belt

Most belts disappear under a shirt. A belt with embossing and inlays does the opposite and gives the outfit a focal point at the waist. For a rider or a working man who wears a plain shirt and pressed jeans, one good buckle belt does more work than a closet full of cheap ones.

Basketweave embossing is a classic western pattern, and it tends to hide everyday scuffs better than smooth leather. Etched inlays and a silver-plated buckle add dress without the cost of solid silver. The belt suits rodeo days, the sale barn, church and a night out, and it works with a work shirt or a button-down.

At a glance

How to use it

Size the belt off your pant waist, not the belt you already own. Order one size larger than your typical pant waist. A size 36 pant calls for a size 38 belt, so the buckle lands on a middle hole with room to spare.

Thread the strap through the loops, set the buckle on a middle hole and check that the tail sits flat. Store the belt flat or rolled rather than folded tight, so the embossing keeps its shape.

Good to know

Pairing: Wear it with jeans and a button-down for a rodeo or a Saturday in town. For work, a plain work shirt and dark jeans keep the buckle as the focus.

Fit: Belts usually run about two inches larger than your pant waist. Check the belt loops on your jeans before you buy, since a 1 1/2 inch strap is the standard width for most loops.

Care: Wipe the leather with a soft damp cloth and let it air dry away from direct heat so it stays supple. Condition the leather a couple of times a year. A soft cloth also brings the silver-plated buckle back to a shine after a dusty day.

About Justin

Justin has been making western footwear since 1879, when founder H.J. Justin established the company. The brand still focuses on craftsmanship and quality materials, from the leather to each individual stitch.

Add it to the rotation before your next trip to town.