A Style Guide to Belts RSS

A defined style starts with an optimized and quintessential wardrobe. If you have to pick only 3 belts for your wardrobe, this approach is a sure way to solve that conundrum.

Choosing a casual belt as an accent or as a centrepiece to your outfit? There aren't any hard and fast rules but taking heed to some common style sense will help you look your best and avoid any drastic faux pas.

Your belt size should be 2 inches longer than the size of your pants waist. So if you are wearing a size 40” trousers, you will need a 42” belt (105 cm in length). This length refers to the strap length from the buckled belt hole (usually the middle hole) to the end of the strap that is attached to the buckle.  Alternatively, you can work out the size of your new belt from your old belt. Measure from where you always buckle it to the opposite end of the strap (the end that is attached to the buckle), and get the closest size to that. When buying a plate buckle, remember the throw (distance from chape to hook) adds...

When it comes to picking the complementary colour of your belt, it is always safe to pick a belt colour that matches your shoes. Must the belt colour be of an exact match to the shoe tone? Are there exceptions? Let our experience guide you out of one of the greatest conundrum in belt shopping. 

Here is our quick introduction to the different belt buckle styles that are commonly found in belts. Are all belt buckles that same? Actually not; here are some of our tips on how to choose the appropriate belt buckle for your outfit.