One upon a time it was supposed to hold ones pants in place, now it's just a great and stylish accessory - belt. It has lost it's original function, because nowadays pants are fitted enough to lay on a waist firmly (if they doesn't - you should get them tailored). It is very masculine item and is widely used all around the globe, in various shapes and colors. Let's now focus on a type that fits the style we are looking for - sleek and stylish elegance.
A belt you are looking for should be fairly simple. That means delicate or no pattern, toned down colors and simple buckle. That's it! Well, it's not everything, but they are just a basics that you should always keep in mind.
I've seen many different opinions about whenever you should wear a belt or not. I, personally, think that this simple item has strong influence on man's appearance. Not by accident leather belts are associated with masculinity and toughness. A simple strap around a waist can make various kinds of influence on the whole outfit. Just go to the store, pick a color and try them on! You'll see what I mean.
Do you remember our most important ingredient of modern fashion? That's right, fit and match. When there is very little we can say about belt sizes (just don't use really thin ones, because they look feminine), there are some rules you should follow when picking belt colors. First thing, always match it to your shoes! Brown shoes = brown belt, black shoes = black belt etc. It's also a good idea to keep all leather parts of your clothing in a similar shade. Next thing, buckle. Match your buckle to other metal items on your body, like a watch or tie clip. Forget about fancy designs, it should be simple and sleek.
There are two most commonly used types of a belt: leather and webbing. First is really as versatile as a belt can be. You can wear leather with almost any outfit you could imagine. There are no limitations, just remember about the matching rules. On the other hand, webbing belt can't always be worn. It generally fits best with the type of clothes characteristic to summer, so this should be the only time to put it on.
Nowadays, belt is considered more as jewelry. It lost it's need to hold pants in place and became an accessory that completes the outfit. That is the reason why it is so important to match it with everything else on your body.
