belt loops

Trouser strap holders

Belt loops are the small fabric strips sewn vertically around a waistband to hold a belt in place.

Most trousers and jeans have five to seven of them.

He threaded his belt through the loops.

A belt loop can also serve as a convenient hook for keys or tools.

garment

waistband

Garment's upper rim

chinos · slacks · khakis · pants · shorts · skirt · overalls · dungarees · fabric · stitching

fastening

buckle

Frame-and-prong fastener

  • claspSecuring device that clicks
  • hookCurved catching device
  • snapSudden sharp sound

button · cinch · secure · thread · latch · closure · keeper · prong · grommet · eyelet

fit

tighten

Make more secure

  • loosenReduce tension or grip
  • adjustChange to fit better
  • sizePhysical extent or dimensions

tailoring · alteration · waist · snug · slack · refit · customization · hemming · take in · let out

fashion

accessorize

Add decorative extras

streetwear · high-waisted · low-rise · trendy · designer · chain · suspenders · visible · decorative · accent

utility

toolbelt

Waist-worn carrier for implements

lanyard · pouch · clip · hook · carpenter · workwear · tactical · gear · phone holder · flashlight

Categories
Opposites
trouser-fastening support system

belt loopselastic waistband

Expandable garment band

suspenders · braces

Family

belt, loop, belts, belted, belting, unbelted, beltless, beltline, belt loop

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G