Once upon a time, men hitched their pants high enough that belts were simply an accessory, not a necessity. But as the waistlines of pants fell, the need for functional belts rose. Today, the best men’s leather belts add a bit of reinforcement to jeans or slacks as well as a style accessory.
There are a lot of belts available, from bright and outlandish to far more basic. When you’re searching for the right men’s belt, as well the corresponding belt buckle, don’t go for anything gaudy or flashy, cautions stylist Micaela Erlanger, who dresses Common and has worked with Jared Leto and John Boyega.
Her advice? Stick to the basics. “Every man needs a black belt and a brown belt and a nice corded woven belt for summer,” she says. In terms of belt style, she opts for simplicity. “Keep it clean. No logos. No funky buckles. The buckles should be metal. Keep it as simple as you can. We’re not reinventing the wheel here.”
Erlanger also has an important piece of belt-wearing advice that all men should keep in mind. “You don’t wear a belt to hold up your pants,” she says. “If your pants don’t stay up, they don’t fit.”
Now, with Erlangers advice in mind, here are some of the best leather belts for men and one great woven belt for warmer weather. Choose accordingly.
The Best Men’s Belts
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We're into the heavy-duty full grain leather of this belt, and the fact that unlike other, cheaper belts, it's made from a single piece of leather. This means it won't sag, split or stretch.
This casual belt is a combination of leather, bonded leather, and polyurethane. What does bonded leather mean, you ask? It's leather composed of waste scraps of leftover leather. So you're getting an ultra-durable belt that's almost entirely leather, and a great price.
This black leather belt has a classic solid brass buckle, and the leather has a nice, rich texture to it. The more you wear it, the better it looks. That's because the leather is vegetable-tanned and meant to retain its natural grain. It ages with grace.
If you'd rather get a leather belt with slightly more detailing, this cowhide one is for you. It has a semi-matte finish and is 1.3 inches wide. Note the fine, delicate pattern on the leather belt. It's just notable enough to stand out without being too flashy. And the belt buckle is made of gorgeous brass
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