Leonardo Verrelli Men's Green Genuine Leather Belt

The first thing you notice is the colour: a green that feels natural rather than loud, set against the quiet grain of genuine leather. This is a men's belt from Leonardo Verrelli, and it has the kind of restraint that suits an everyday outfit without drawing attention to itself.

It measures 3.9 cm across, a width that sits comfortably in the loops of jeans and work trousers alike. The leather is about 3 mm thick, which gives the belt a settled, dependable feel while remaining pleasant to wear through a long day.

The pin buckle is the classic kind of fastening: the pin slips into whichever hole suits you best, and it stays there. Nothing fussy, nothing to fiddle with.

Five lengths are offered, 100 cm, 110 cm, 120 cm, 130 cm and 140 cm. To choose, take the size closest to your waist measurement. The length is measured from the end of the strap, buckle not included, to the middle hole. If you already own a belt that fits you well, measure it from the buckle to the hole you use most, and that figure is the size to pick. Should you need it shorter, the belt can be cut down to the length you want.

In the office, it lends a pair of jeans a tidy, composed look, and the green adds a gentle note of the outdoors to the whole outfit. It also makes an easy gift for your partner, since it is a piece that is simple to wear and simple to like.

Looking after it takes very little. Treat the leather to a nourishing balm now and then, and if it gets caught in the rain, let it dry in the open air. That is enough to keep it looking good for a long time.