There seems to be some confusion as to when belt loops first came into use. The hot summer of 1893 drove men to give up their braces and opt for belts. The trend continued and the popularity and acceptability of belts increased. At the beginning of the 20th century, very few dress trousers were made with belt loops. Others claim belt loops didn’t come into use in civilian men’s clothing until the 1920s.
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