My Inner Emelda

There are many accessories that guitarists have use for.
Picks
Strings
String Winders
Patch Cords
Straps

Most of these objects have very little to do with fashion...with the one exception of straps.
Levi is one of the larger manufacturers of guitar straps.
Of every material, length and price.

And like Emelda Marcos, I have a collection of straps that far outweighs my needs as dictated by the number of guitars I have at any given moment.
Why?

Certainly NOT because I like the way they look. I couldn't care any less. I don't see them. They are to hold my guitar, the more securely, the better. The best strap I owned was a gawd awful looking Ernie Ball strap that was stiffer than a Victorians collar. It was a gaudy, silly looking thing.
Gold color with black outlined stars and the name "Ernie Ball" done the same as the stars.
I was disappointed when it finally broke.

I buy straps because of how long they will last. The stiffer, the more hard plastic, the better I like it.
I also need a strap that has a range of adjustment. I like my guitar held rather high, so the minimum strap is more important than how low it'll go.

I was recently playing at a fair setting and the bass player spoke about the strap I had brought.
"Dude, it doesn't go with your shirt."

I was ready to dismiss the thought when it struck me.
I do dress for gigs. I look good when I play dress up - don't we all?
So if I care about my own look, shouldn't I try to match the strap, much as I would match my shirt and tie?

Yes, it is low on the priority list, but it does mean something.