I need to buy myself one black "professional belt," maybe a brown one too. Leather or pretend leather is fine, but I'd rather not get that "foil" stuff that flakes off or wrinkles after two uses. The quality of belts at Marshall's and Ross is disappointing (Rhinestones! Faux snake print!
Not Professional!) For me, "professional" means plain. Boring.
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posted by tulip-socks
on Apr 7, 2013 -
19 answers
All my life I've bought cheap-ass vaguely-leather-ish belts (like, the $20 ones from that rack next to the cash register at the el-cheapo big box shoe store) and they've always started to warp within three months and started falling to pieces within six. I don't
think I'm unusually hard on my belts. I think the ones I'm buying just suck balls and I should bite the bullet and buy nicer ones. So: How much more would I have to spend to get one that
didn't suck? What would it cost me to get a leather belt that would last two years without warping or splitting? Five years? Ten?
Infinity?
posted by and so but then, we
on Jan 10, 2013 -
39 answers
Where should I go shopping for boots, belts, and funky clothing generally in Italy (Florence or Rome)?
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posted by 168
on Nov 7, 2012 -
4 answers
I'm going to be working as an armed guard and would like your recommendations for firearm and duty gear!
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posted by kavasa
on Aug 17, 2012 -
19 answers
Straight razor question - would a leather belt be an acceptable strop? This is a question for a play I am working on.
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posted by starvingartist
on Jul 3, 2012 -
13 answers
I own a belt with equally spaced belt holes along the entire length of the belt. It's falling apart and I'd like to get a new one, but I can't find one. (Example inside)
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posted by JimBennett
on Dec 27, 2011 -
8 answers
[luggage filter] it's time to grow up. and when better than right before a trip!
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posted by anya32
on Jun 25, 2011 -
20 answers
The timing chain broke while I was driving my 1997 Ford Taurus GL, I drove it for a few more minutes and the battery died. Once I was able to pull over to the side of the road, I opened up the hood and the chain was ripped to shreds. I don't have a lot of auto repair experience, but am I able to repair it myself by just simply installing a new timing chain? If so, are there any diagrams or helpful directions on the internet somewhere?
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posted by morning_television
on May 7, 2011 -
14 answers
How do I get used to living in a state where religion plays a huge role in seemingly everything?
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posted by KogeLiz
on Sep 30, 2010 -
75 answers
Ruined my 25 year old leather belt. For some years I've been looking for a duplicate, but no joy. I'm looking for a plain, flexible, natural-cowhide belt, made well and unadorned.
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posted by jet_silver
on Sep 2, 2010 -
16 answers
I'm trying to remember the name of a band, among whose defining aesthetic characteristics was the prominent use of a band-wide? uniform including white pants and/or a white belt. Probably 80s? Maybe New Wave?
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posted by cortex
on Feb 19, 2010 -
29 answers
The rear seat belts on a 1997 Honda Accord bleed onto the upholstery. Is there any way to stop this?
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posted by fujiko
on Oct 24, 2008 -
4 answers
I'm currently waiting for my
Eee PC and Mologogo phone (
a motorola i415) to arrive. These are items I'd like to carry with me very frequently (essentially always), and I call upon the hivemind to help me figure out the best way to do so.
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posted by phrontist
on Nov 19, 2007 -
9 answers
Can anyone recommend any martial arts learning opportunities (camps, workshops, lessons, etc) in Asia that an 18 year old would enjoy? My nephew in the US is a karate brown belt and he would like to travel to Asia when he graduates from high school this year. I am trying to help him find some interesting travel opportunities which relate to karate. He loves karate and has been searching for something to do in Japan or India for Summer 2008 but we haven't found anything yet. Thanks for any tips.
posted by RoadTripPlanner
on Sep 25, 2007 -
6 answers
Stop me hitting my iPod! My 4th gen iPod requires frequent slapping to encourage it to unfreeze (try Googling 'slap+ipod' to see what I mean). What does this particular 'fix' actually do? How do I fix my iPod in a more permanent way?
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posted by Kiwi
on Dec 28, 2006 -
8 answers
I need a new belt to hold up my pants. The one I have now is about 20+ years old.
I'd like one that does not use animal products, uses natural fibers, is about 3/4 wide, thin, durable, and unobtrusive. Any ideas?
posted by GernBlandston
on Nov 28, 2006 -
14 answers
My 1989 Jeep Cherokee's serpentine belt is squealing horrifically. Nothing I have done will make it stop for longer than a few minutes.
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posted by davey_darling
on May 22, 2005 -
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