Leonardo Verrelli Men's Green Genuine Leather Belt with Prong Buckle

This green belt comes in four lengths, 100 cm, 110 cm, 120 cm and 130 cm, and sits at a width of 3.8 cm, a proportion that looks right on jeans and work trousers without feeling bulky. It is 3 mm thick, so it has real body in the hand and holds its shape at the waist. It is made of genuine leather, a hard-wearing material that picks up more character the longer you wear it, and the belt comes from Leonardo Verrelli.

Choosing your size is simple. Take a belt you already wear and like, then measure it from the buckle to the hole you actually use, and pick the closest of the four lengths. The stated length is taken without the buckle, up to the central hole, so it works the same way. If you land between sizes or the belt turns out a touch long, it can be shortened. The prong buckle is the classic, tried and tested kind of fastening: slide the prong through a hole and you are done.

Green is easier to wear than you might think. It sits comfortably alongside beige, brown and white, so it slips into your weekday outfits and your weekend ones, from denim to town trousers. To keep it in good shape, rub in a little leather cream now and then, and if it gets wet, let it dry in the open air.