Where to find replacement cloth belts?

[CLShaeffer]

Forum newbie here... in that uncomfortable ask-a-lot-of-questions-and-don't-have-much-valuable-input phase. [huh] Been lurking for a couple years, actually: this is the only comprehensive resource I know of for classic stuff. By people who still use it.

I have a couple jackets that need belts. I have a 60's era Belstaff Trailmaster that needs a belt and I'd like to add a belt to a Cabela's Safari jacket. More than once over the years I've turned down a good deal on a W&G Safari Jacket because it had no belt...

Try as I might, I have no idea where to find cloth belts for these kinds of jackets. I was about to start haunting the thrift stores for trench coats that I could sacrifice for their belts...

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
C

 

[andy richards]

Hi C and welcome on the Fedora Lounge.
Ask as much as you like and add as much comment as you like. We are all here to help.
For your belt: maybe have a try on www.ebay.com. If you find it difficult to trace the belt you are looking for, try also www.ebay.co.uk , www.ebay.de and other countries. I found that items where I was looking for were listed elsewere than on (national) ebay sites.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Andy

 

[CLShaeffer]

Thanks, Andy.

Well, I attacked ebay again. "jacket belt?", no... "replacement belt?"... hmmm, no, but it turned up a black waxed cotton belt. Hmmm... "cotton belt". Better, but 113 pages.... sort by Unisex Accessories...

OK. There's hope. I haven't found what I'm looking for, yet, but at least I have some handle on it.

 

[Edward]

Don't know about the safari jackets, but I have heard of folks being able to buy repalcements for loat trenchcoat belts from Burberry - maybe one of their beige or khaki shades might do the job? With the Belstaff, I'd try dropping them an email and seel if they'll sell you one directly; I don't think the basic belt has changed in any significant way. It might need broken in to match the shade of your jacket, but that'd be my first port of call.

 

[1961MJS]

Hi, you COULD wear a Sam Browne Belt instead of the cloth jobs, especially if you have multiple Safari jackets.

Later

 

[injunjack]

I got me a belt from Barbour. (for Barbour international)

That should work also with Belstaff...

 

[HosManHatter]

....tagging on....

Any idea on where one could pick up a left hand sleeve belt w/buckle for a J.C.Penny`s Stafford navy blue trench coat (classic style-not newer model)?

The near-new Stafford trench I snagged for only $9.99 is minus this piece of the original coat. Can`t complain for the price though.

Thanks!
HMH