Leather, canvas, braided or reversible belts

Which belt to choose?

The leather belt, smooth and with a classic buckle, can be worn with jeans or suit trousers. The fabric belt, more casual, goes with chinos or shorts. The woven belt, flexible, adjusts without holes. Slim models can be worn over a dress or coat, while wide ones fit high-waisted jeans.

Leather or synthetic leather?

Leather ages beautifully and lasts long if cared for. Synthetic leather, lighter, comes in more colours and finishes, glossy or textured; it handles water better but doesn’t age as well. The choice depends on the use and style you’re going for.

How to find the right size?

The most reliable method: take a belt you already wear and measure it from the buckle attachment to the hole you use. Otherwise, use your waist measurement, taken where the belt will sit, and add a few centimetres. Ideally, you should buckle it on the middle hole to leave some room both ways.

How does a reversible belt work?

A reversible belt has two sides in different colours or finishes, usually black on one side and brown on the other. The buckle swivels: just turn it to change sides. One belt thus covers both dark and light outfits.

At the waist or on the hips?

For jeans or trousers, the belt goes through the loops at the garment's waist height. On a dress, long shirt, or coat, it is worn at the natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso, to shape the silhouette. A chain belt, worn lower on the hips, acts like a piece of jewellery.

How to care for a belt?

Wipe the leather with a soft cloth and nourish it with leather cream when it dries out. Avoid leaving it folded in a bag: leather keeps the crease. Synthetic leather can be cleaned with a damp cloth. A fabric belt can be hand-washed with soapy water, keeping the buckle out of the water.

What accessories to pair with it?

For summer, sunglasses; for winter, a scarf among the scarves and gloves. Two accessories to match the colour of the belt.

When to find belts at discounted prices?

Belt wearing is year-round, so every key moment counts: Black Friday, winter sales, summer sales. Canvas and woven models tend to sell out in summer, while leather ones sell in winter, for a discounted belt.

Check the Black Friday page at the end of November, the Sales page during both sale periods, and the promotional accessories page the rest of the time. Fast delivery and best price guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

How do you add a hole to a belt?

With a hole punch, at equal distance from the existing holes. A cobbler can also do it in minutes, creating a hole that is nice and round and won’t tear.

What width of belt for jeans?

It should fit easily through the loops without being loose. Measure their height before buying: a too wide belt won’t fit.

How does a woven belt fasten?

The prong of the buckle goes between the strands, at any length. The woven belt thus adjusts to the nearest centimetre.

Black or brown belt?

Black goes with dark and formal outfits, while brown suits natural tones, denim, and beige. For just one belt, the reversible option gives you both.

How to store your belts?

Rolled up in a drawer, or hung by the buckle. If folded, they keep the mark of the fold.