Accessories, including belts and suspenders, play a big role in having the perfect outfit. Whereas belts and suspenders were originally for practical purposes, such as keeping one's trousers in place, today people wear them for a number of reasons. Farmers and electricians may wear a leather work belt to keep tools at hand. Women use suspender belts to keep hosiery in place and, many times, people wear suspenders simply to make a fashion statement.
Belts and suspenders pricing and costs may vary according to style, material, and purpose. A simple leather belt can cost about $10, whereas a sturdy leather tool belt can easily run over $100. Likewise, a reversible belt can cost anywhere from about $15 to close to $150. Children's suspenders can cost as little as $6, while name women's designer belts sometimes run over $400. When planning your budget for accessory purchases, include the costs of belts and suspenders. When making your purchases, consider the following:
1. Purchase a variety of wholesale belts to save money.
2. Purchase children and women's suspenders as well as men's suspenders.
3. Look for suspender belts that appeal to a variety of feminine tastes.
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Locate discount and wholesale belts for great savings
Belts come in a variety of styles, but they also vary in cost. While a leather belt may cost you less than $10, a good leather work belt or tool belt may be more expensive. Look to purchasing belts from a wholesale manufacturer to stay within the budget.
I recommend: Visit the Bargain Basement at
BeltOutlet.com for tremendous savings on discontinued items and manufactures' rejects. You can purchase a good leather belt for less than $10. At
Sunwaystar, you can find a huge selection of fashion belts at wholesale price or outlet prices. These belts range from less than $5 to almost $30.
Fashionwholesaler.com carries designer belts, ranging from less than $5 to close to $20.
Locate wholesale suspenders and discount suspenders for additional savings
Modern suspenders, or braces as the British call them, were introduced by Albert Thurston in 1822. Since then, they have been in and out of fashion. Include in your accessory purchases suspenders for women and children, as well as for your male customers. You can purchase children's suspenders wholesale for less than $7.
I recommend: Pricegrabber.com carries suspenders that range from less than $6 to about $40. At
Suspender Factory, you can find a number of unique and creative suspenders for less than $20.
Aubuchon Hardware carries a good selection of work suspenders ranging from less than $10 to over $100.
Locate manufacturers of women's suspender belts for a diversified stock
A suspender belt is a belt with suspenders hanging from it used for supporting women's stockings. They are the same as garters and women can wear them with a girdle for extra support. Suspender belts come in a wide variety of styles and can run from less than $20 to over $100 for one pair.
I recommend: At
BeCheeky.com, you can find fashionable suspender belts sold as separates or as part of a lingerie set. These belts run from under $20 to over $60. Sign up also for the store's newsletter to receive notice of special offers and sales.
TheStockingStore carries suspender belts ranging in price from less than $20 to over $100 for one pair.