Men's Brown Genuine Leather Belt with Prong Buckle

Four lengths, 90 cm, 100 cm, 110 cm and 120 cm, and the right one sits with the prong in the middle hole, leaving a few holes either side for the days when your waistline has other ideas. That is how this men's belt is meant to be worn, so it is worth getting the length right from the start.

To pick yours, grab a belt you already own and like. Measure it from the buckle (the buckle itself is not counted) to the hole where you normally fasten it. The nearest size to that figure is the one to choose. The length shown on each belt runs from the buckle to the middle hole, which is why this method works so well.

It is cut from genuine brown leather, 3.8 cm wide and 3 mm thick, so it feels solid in the hand without being bulky. The width is a good match for jeans and relaxed trousers, and it slips through the loops of a pair of cargos just as easily. If the length turns out a touch generous, it can be shortened.

The prong buckle is the classic kind, quick to adjust and easy to live with. You push the prong into the hole you want and that is it, no fiddling, no learning curve. The belt comes from Leonardo Verrelli.

As for colour, brown is the warm, dependable choice. It works especially well with a beige outfit, softening it and giving the whole look a bit of depth, and it holds its own against denim in any shade.

Looking after it takes very little effort. Every so often, work in a little leather cream to keep the leather supple, and if it gets wet, let it dry naturally in the open air.