Leonardo Verrelli Women's Blue Genuine Leather Belt Strap 3.5 cm

The first thing you notice is the colour: a clean, calm blue that sits happily beside white, beige and grey. This is a belt strap for women in genuine leather, made by Leonardo Verrelli, and it has a quiet, well-considered look that makes you want to try it with half your wardrobe.

It comes without a buckle, and that is rather the point. The strap fastens with press studs and is made for an interchangeable buckle, which is not included. Swap in a different buckle and the same blue strap can look polished with one outfit and more relaxed with the next.

On size, it is 3.5 cm wide and about 4 mm thick, a comfortable proportion for belt loops on jeans, trousers and skirts. There are six lengths to choose from: 100 cm, 105 cm, 110 cm, 115 cm, 120 cm and 125 cm.

To pick yours, take a belt that already fits you well and measure it from the buckle to the hole you use most. Then choose the length closest to that measurement among the six available.

The genuine leather gives the strap good hold and the resilience you want for everyday wear. Over a pair of jeans or cinched around a dress, it adds a neat finishing touch without shouting for attention.

A little care keeps it looking its best. Feed the leather with a suitable cream a few times a year, and avoid leaving it damp for long periods. Treated that way, it should stay handsome for a long time.