Leonardo Verrelli Men's Reversible Genuine Leather Belt, Black and Brown

This belt suits the man who prefers to travel light and still look put together, someone who would rather own one good belt than two that never quite match. It is made in genuine leather and signed Leonardo Verrelli, and it pairs a quiet black with a warm brown on a single strap.

The idea is simple and well judged. Because the belt is reversible, you turn it over to change colour, so black goes with your dark shoes in the morning and brown with the tan pair at the weekend. The pin buckle is the classic kind of closure: the prong slips into whichever hole suits you best on the day.

At 3.4 cm wide and 4 mm thick, it sits comfortably through the loops of a chino for everyday wear and looks equally at home with a suit at the office. It is a belt that gives structure to an outfit without drawing attention to itself, which is rather the point of a good one. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone close to you.

The belt comes in two lengths, 90 cm and 100 cm. The length quoted is measured without the buckle, up to the middle hole, so it is simply the one that should match your waist measurement. To choose, take a belt that already fits you well and measure it from the buckle to the hole you actually use, then pick the closest of the two sizes. If it turns out slightly long, it can easily be shortened.

Leather rewards a little attention. A few times a year, work in a leather cream to keep it supple, and avoid leaving it exposed to prolonged damp. Looked after this way, it should stay a dependable part of your wardrobe for a long time.