Leonardo Verrelli Men's Brown Leather Belt with Silver-Tone Buckle

Genuine leather is a material that feels solid in the hand and gets better with wear, and this brown belt from Leonardo Verrelli is a good example of why people keep coming back to it. The strap is 4 mm thick, enough to hold its shape around the waist without feeling stiff or bulky.

The brown is a classic, natural shade that sits easily alongside denim and softens a casual outfit. At the same time it is plain enough to go with a suit when you have a meeting or an occasion that calls for something smarter. Few belts manage to do both jobs so comfortably.

The fastening is a traditional prong buckle in a silver-coloured finish. It is the kind of simple, familiar closure that needs no explanation, and its clean shape means the belt never draws attention for the wrong reasons. It is a practical, everyday accessory for men.

Four lengths are available: 100 cm, 110 cm, 120 cm and 140 cm. Each length is measured from the buckle, which is not included in the measurement, to the central hole. To choose, take a belt that already fits you well, measure it from the buckle to the hole you actually use, and pick the closest of the four lengths.

If the belt turns out to be a little long, it can be shortened in a few minutes, so a size that is slightly generous is not a problem.

A little care goes a long way with leather. From time to time, rub in a leather balm and leave the belt to dry in the open air. Well-nourished leather lasts longer, and with this kind of attention the belt will develop its own character over the years.