The 15 Best Men's Belts to Wear With Jeans, Dress Pants, and Beyond
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Nothing pulls together an outfit like a belt. No, seriously. A good belt not only secures your pants to your waist and prevents them from constantly running down your hips (so annoying!), but it also adds the perfect finishing touch to your look. It's truly the unsung hero of men's accessories.
Whether you're looking for a dress option to coordinate with your dress shoes, or want something you can pair with your jeans, there are tons of styles to choose from no matter your taste—from versatile designer picks, to polished statement-makers, to everything in between. Ahead, the 15 best belts to add to your closet now and wear forever.
Classic Wide Belt
Every man can use a no-frills, black leather dress belt they can wear with everything, and for that, you turn to Allen Edmonds. Nordstrom shoppers love it for its classic style, sleek buckle, and how well-made it is, with one writing, "I've been wearing these belts for over 25 years, and they are the best dress belts out there! This is right down the middle as traditional as it gets—doesn't go in-and-out of style and goes perfectly with any dress slack—elegant and classy."
Material: Leather
Size Range: 30-60
'Signature Stripe' Keeper Leather Belt
Looking for a classic black belt, but craving something more? The rainbow keeper on this Paul Smith option adds a hint of interest to an otherwise understated style.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 28-40
Tanner Leather Belt
A brown belt looks just as good with slacks and sports jacket as it does with jeans and sweater.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 32-46
Italian Leather Dress Belt
Goes with everything? Check. Crafted from premium leather? Check. Reasonably priced? Check. This belt certainly ticks all our boxes.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 30-42
3.5cm Suede Belt
Not too dressy, not too casual, this supple forest green belt offers the Goldilocks "just right" balance. imagine how chic it'll look with white linen pants in the summer!
Material: Suede
Size Range: 85EU-110EU
3cm Woven Leather Belt
Keep it casual, but never boring, with a chocolate braided belt courtesy of Anderson's.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 75EU-105EU
Reversible Leather Belt
For the gent who can’t resist a logo, this Salvatore Feragamo dress belt will serve you well.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 30-46
Cestello Reversible Leather Belt
Why buy two separate belts when you get 2-in-1 in this Il Bisonte option? Brown on one side, black on the other.
Material: Leather
Size Range: One size
Cintura Intrecciato Leather Belt
For a belt that makes an impact without the flash, a belt with Bottega's iconic Intrecciato weaving is the move.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 32-46
Reversible Leather Belt
A grained leather belt is a great everyday, everywhere option, but why not veer away from the usual black or brown to something like navy?
Material: Leather
Size Range: 32-44
Men's Grained Leather Belt
There are dress belts, and then there are Santoni leather dress belts, which are made from the highest quality of grained leather and finished with a sleek rectangular buckle. Perfect for the guy who values exceptional craftsmanship.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 32-44
Anderson's Black Leather Western Belt
Whether he's a Yellowstone fan, or simply just a guy who appreciates western flair, a belt with and oversized buckle will add the perfect finishing touch to his casual looks.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 32-44
3.5cm Leather-Trimmed Woven Elastic Belt
Not only will Anderson's multi-colored woven belt add a pop of color to your waist, but its bendy, elastic construction makes it suitable for travel since it won't crease or lose its shape in your suitcase.
Material: Elastic/leather
Size Range: 75EU-105EU
Men's Leather Embossed Belt
A foolproof way to add texture to your suit? With a croc-embossed belt, of course.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 30-44
Men's Knotted Leather Belt
Sometimes the best styles are unexpected, such as a thin leather belt with a knotted detail finish.
Material: Leather
Size Range: 34-42
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