These Stylish Best Belts Will Do More Than Just Keep Your Pants Up

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Belts: Not as common as one might think—but they should be. Belts keep your pants secure. They prevent the dreaded plumber's crack. And they can tie a whole look together or add a flourish. Seriously—even if your pants fit you perfectly, adding a belt to your look creates dimension and detail, and goes to make you look that much more put-together, intentional, and elevated. The beauty of the belt is that there are plentiful styles to choose from: Oversized embossed leather beauties with pronounced buckles, classic black and brown bridle leather styles for events with a dress code, a few suede options, some woven or Western pieces, and even some with clip closures.

Different strokes for different folks, right? At the end of the day, though, you do not want to be caught without a belt in a situation where you might need one, whether it's because your pants are too big or your outfit is too lackluster. When in doubt, just remember: you're better off with a belt, maybe even a few in the rotation (because I know you wouldn't dare to pair a brown leather belt with black leather shoes, or vice versa). Don't fret; just scroll. We have 28 of the best belt options below.

Classic Jean Belt

Need a belt to match your Timbs? This classic style comes in four colorways and will look especially great with a pair of 501s.

Essential Leather Belt

A belt from the Bean that's as reliable as the brand's famous duck boots.

Classic Dress Belt

Amazon Essentials, per usual, has a sleek, dependable style at a price that's pretty tough to beat.

Rambler Belt

A fan of monochrome? Look no further than Shinola belt, made of black bridle leather with matching matte black hardware.

Italian Pull-up Leather Belt

J.Crew knows how to do understated elegance like no other. This belt is simple, sure, but classy enough to make even denim look a little more chic.

Ricky Reversible Leather Belt

Reiss has a simple, classic—and classy—option that goes with all your fits, whether you want to wear a brown belt or a black one. Whether you're dressing up a tee and jeans or going full formal with a suit, there's no going wrong with this option.

Leather Center-Bar Belt

With a minimalist buckle and sleek leather material, this is the belt that looks infallibly good. Plus, it only gets more ruggedly handsome over time, with a fabric designed to age perfectly for a vintage look.

Leather Double Prong Belt

Dickies creates some of the best heavy-duty pants around. The same can be said of the brand's double-prong belt.

Reversible Belt

Whether you need a black or a brown belt, Calvin Klein has you covered with their sleek, reversible leather option.

Hand-Tooled Leather Belt

RRL continues to keep Western wear alive, offering styles—like this floral-pattern belt with a pronounced brass slider buckle—that'd garner compliments from real-life cowboys.

Classic Dress Belt

This genuine leather, five-hole belt is everything an everyday belt should be: Reliable, durable, and not too flashy.

Reversible Horseshoe Buckle Calfskin Leather Belt

Montblanc excels at leather goods—their calfskin belt is no different.

Elloy Leather Belt

A sleek belt to show 'em who's boss. Get it?

Portfolio Braided Belt

Affordable and stylish, this boho belt with silver hardware pairs perfectly with chinos and jeans all spring and summer long.

Vintage Leather Belt

The kind of belt that will make passersby search "Cool vintage belt" on their phones after seeing yours.

Reversible Casual Belt

Everyone's favorite denim brand makes a sick (and reversible!) belt to hold up the pants in question.

Carbon Leather Belt

A simple, timeless black leather belt that'll never go out of style. This one can be paired just as easily with a suit as it can with jeans.

Belt with Interlocking G Detail

If you're going to add a designer belt to your wardrobe, let it be one that goes with nearly everything. Gray is the perfect color to do just that—and Gucci's iconic monogram is the perfect design to elevate any outfit.

Skyline 35mm Belt

LV's sleek, elegant belt comes with a twist—a buckle attached to a pronounced monogram. This design is unique and elevated without being flashy or tacky.

Leather Buckle Belt

If you're looking for a timeless belt that you can wear over and over again, Olimpo has you covered. This has a luxurious look and feel, but it's affordable and versatile.

Brushed Leather Belt

Prada's inverted triangle logo looks sleeker than ever embedded in brushed leather, on a belt that'll make your nicest suit look even better.

Classic Suede Dress Belt

A suede dress belt is the epitome of subtle elegance, and with a rounded gold buckle like this one, you're basically ready for an episode of Succession.

Reversible Leather Belt

If you're someone who wants a designer belt, don't overlook Loewe. Their sleek logo sits perfectly against straight-cut leather, brown on one side and gray on the other.

Reversible Full-Grain Leather Belt

Modern, simple, and sleek, this two-in-one belt has Tom Ford's iconic logo against full-grain leather for an effortlessly elegant effect.

Double-Gancini Reversible Leather Belt

You'll never buy another belt again with this luxe option in your arsenal.

3cm Fringed Jacquard Belt

Isabel Marant often adds an unexpected, eye-catching detail that isn't the least bit garish to her designs. Case in point: This jacquard belt with a polished silver-tone buckle.

3.5cm Suede Belt

Made from luxurious calf suede, this is a belt for the guy willing to invest in a life-long accessory.

Maxi Intreccio Belt

Intrecciato leather in a woven style: This belt blends old and new Bottega seamlessly.

Tips For Styling Belts

The beauty of a belt lies in its versatility. Adding the accessory can make a casual outfit look more thoughtful and elevated, it can make a formal look seem put-together, and it also has an added level of functionality, too. Whether you're buying a belt because all your pants are a little bit too big or you just want to accessorize with a classic, timeless piece, don't be afraid to start adding it to your wardrobe and seeing what works.

Whether with jeans and a casual shirt or dress pants and a blazer, a belt is always a welcome addition. Just follow the most important rule—make sure your belt matches your shoes. A brown belt and black shoes or vice versa is a fashion faux pas that you can't say we didn't warn you about.

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