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Let's talk about belts real quick.
First, it's important to know that not all leather belts are the same. There is a difference between a DRESS belt and a CASUAL belt.
Dress belts will be thinner (1-1.5" wide) and have a more refined looking buckle.
First, it's important to know that not all leather belts are the same. There is a difference between a DRESS belt and a CASUAL belt.
Dress belts will be thinner (1-1.5" wide) and have a more refined looking buckle.
Important thing to remember:
dress belt with dress shoes
casual belt with casual shoes
In other words, if it's wider than about 1.5" then it's probably too casual to wear with dress shoes.
dress belt with dress shoes
casual belt with casual shoes
In other words, if it's wider than about 1.5" then it's probably too casual to wear with dress shoes.
Here's another little nuance with leather belts - you can have different buckle styles.
The roller style buckle is supposed to be gentler on the leather (doesn't crease it as much).
The option you choose here is up to you.
The roller style buckle is supposed to be gentler on the leather (doesn't crease it as much).
The option you choose here is up to you.
There are even d-ring or o-ring leather belts as well.
These are a bit more casual than your standard buckle. Just another variation to consider.
These are a bit more casual than your standard buckle. Just another variation to consider.
And then there are braided leather belts too.
I like these for casual to stepped up casual styling. They *can* work with a suit provided the suit itself is in a more casual weave.
I like these for casual to stepped up casual styling. They *can* work with a suit provided the suit itself is in a more casual weave.
What about fabric or canvas belts?
Yeah, those are legit as well.
Perfect for your low key casual looks (especially with sneakers).
They work particularly well during the warm weather season.
Yeah, those are legit as well.
Perfect for your low key casual looks (especially with sneakers).
They work particularly well during the warm weather season.
Just don't pair them with nicer dress shoes.
Casual boots?
Sure, they can work.
But really nice leather tassel loafers?
No.
Casual boots?
Sure, they can work.
But really nice leather tassel loafers?
No.
What about the whole beltless look?
Yes, I'm a big fan. Although it's definitely a trend.
The ideal scenario here is having trousers with side adjusters vs the belt loops.
But you can go beltless with belt looped trousers.
Yes, I'm a big fan. Although it's definitely a trend.
The ideal scenario here is having trousers with side adjusters vs the belt loops.
But you can go beltless with belt looped trousers.
Belts are a simple menswear accessory but there can be a lot of nuance around them.
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