The best belts for men are often the unsung heroes of your outfit. You might not spend a lot of time thinking about belts but when the occasion calls for it, the right belt is essential for holding up your look—quite literally. Our advice: Don’t wait until you’re getting dressed for a big event to realize you need a new belt. Here, we rounded up suggestions—from the best dress belts for men to pair with workwear, jeans and more—along with pointers for avoiding any belt style blunders.
The best belts for men are stylish, durable and versatile with different pants. Spiral Conveyor Design
Our top pick overall: Flint And Tinder’s 365 Belt 2.0,a handsome leather design that pairs well with almost every type of pants, from formal to casual. For a rugged, everyday option that’s great with jeans specifically, we like L.L. Bean 1912 Jean Belt. Ahead, you’ll find all our recommendations, and for more wardrobe advice, we also have guides to the best work pants for men and most comfortable dress shoes.
Sizes: 30 to 40 | Material: Leather | Width: 1.5 inches | Colors: 4 total, including Dark Brown and Chestnut
Crafted from Wickett & Craig full-grain bridle leather with a brass buckle, Huckberry’s Flint And Tinder belt is versatile, stylish and gets better with age. The handmade leather already feels broken in and this belt’s medium 1.5-inch width strikes the right balance—it fits through most belt loops and yet never overpowers an outfits. It’s a bestseller you can’t go wrong with.
What the reviews say: “I randomly selected Huckberry for a belt. I am amazed by its color, sturdiness and overall quality. I plan to purchase additional belts from them.” —Huckberry
Sizes: One Size (fits up to size 44) | Material: Leather | Width: 1.5 inches | Colors: 1 total (black/tan reversible)
Detroit-based Shinola specializes in quality leather, designed in the U.S., whether for watches or accessories. Their popular Reversible Belt comes in a sturdy leather band that you’re meant to cut and customize to your liking, with sharp scissors at home. It’s also reversible—black on one side, tan on the other—which gives you two belts in one, really.
What the reviews say: “So glad I got this belt. The texture and quality of the leather is exactly what I expected. The dark color works perfectly with casual and dress clothes. The silver buckle is both stylish and classic.” —Shinola
Sizes: 30 to 46 | Material: Leather | Width: 1.5 inches | Colors: 2 total, including Black and Brown
L.L. Bean’s bestselling belt is specifically meant to wear with jeans—it has a 1.5 inch width that fits denim loopholes and the high quality leather—sourced from Italy and other European countries—is hand-finished with an antiqued buckle to give it a rugged patina that compliments jeans.
What the reviews say: “I love this belt. It's crafted of thick leather and has a sturdy aged bronze buckle...The spacing between the notches on the Jean Belt allows it to fit comfortably, being neither too large nor too small, and I can tighten it if I need to. It was also an exceptional value.” —L.L. Bean
Sizes: 34 (85 centimeters) to 46 (115 centimeters) | Material: Leather | Width: 1.6 inches | Colors: 2 total, including Navy (reversible to Black), Brown (reversible to Black)
Tom Ford’s leather goods, from wallets to belts, are a polish, sophisticated choice for guys. The Reversible Logo belt is cut from 100% calf leather and comes in black with either navy or brown on the reverse. The neutral colors look great with chinos, jeans and dress pants, making this a pick you’ll get a lot of value out of it.
What our fashion editor says: “Designer belts can often be too showy. I like how the T logo on Tom Ford’s belt is functional and understated, for a guy who likes luxury but doesn’t feel the need to show off.”
Sizes: 30 to 44 | Material: Woven stretch rayon, calf leather tabs, nickel plated brass | Width: 1.35 inches | Colors: 2
Braided in a textured woven design with calf leather tabs, Faherty’s belt has a casual feel that’s great on weekends or less formal WFH days. The buckle can be closed anywhere for a flexible fit, which adds to the comfort factor.
What the reviews say: “This is an attractive, well made, versatile belt that looks great with jeans, chinos, corduroy pants. The grey color really works with so many colors. Timeless.” —Faherty
Sizes: 32 to 44 | Material: Leather | Width: 1.5 inches | Colors: 2 total, including Umber and Midnight
Based in Austin, Texas, Tecovas specializes in stylish and durable leather good. Their popular Western harness belt is made from a single strap, vegetable-tanned leather strap, with a snap-buckle enclosure that makes it easy to adjust and secure.
What the reviews say: “This is a very attractive belt. The width of this belt is ideal for the fit within the pants belt loops. I wear belts like this often, and I am very pleased with the construction, look, and fit.” —Tecovas
Sizes: 34 to 44 | Material: Viscose, rubber and leather | Width: 1.25 inches | Colors: Navy
Found in 1966, Anderson's is a heritage beltmaker known for sourcing high quality leather from Parma to create designs that are modern, refined and stand the test of time. Their signature woven belt is made from a sturdy elasticated textile weave and finished with leather detailing, and looks great with chinos to dress slacks.
What the reviews say: “Have worn this every day since buying, great belt.” —Todd Snyder
Sizes: 32 to 42 | Material: Leather | Width: 1.18 inches | Colors: 3 total, including Dark Tan and Black
Dress belts are often cut a little leaner, so they don’t add unnecessary bulk to suit pants or those made from finer wool. A traditional design should be on the simple side, without too many distracting bells and whistles. Charles Tyrwhitt’s bestseller strikes the right tone, with polished leather, embossed logo and single-prong buckle.
What the reviews say: “The quality of the belt is worth the little extra money.” —Charles Tyrwhitt
Sizes: 32 to 42 | Material: Leather | Width: 1.25 inches | Colors: 2 total, including British Tan and Black
For a dressier option you can work to work or with a suit, Cole Haan’s Dawson belt has elegant brogue detailing and comes in a slightly thinner width for a sleeker style. It’s finished with Nickel-plated buckle and comes in both a tan and black shade to match your workwear pants.
What the reviews say: “Great looking belt! Very clean look, very durable leather. I love the style and the design.” —Cole Haan
Sizes: 30 to 40 | Material: Leather | Width: 1.25 inches | Colors: 3 total, including Light Brown and Black
If you want one belt that can go from dressy to casual, Bonobos’s belt fits both scenarios. It’s cut from 100% leather in a 1.25-inch width that speaks to its formal feel while the range of colors—from light brown to black—add style and versatility for more laidback situations.
What the reviews say: “This belt was purchased as a replacement for my husband. Not because the first one wore out or anything. Because he somehow managed to put it through the laundry...Anyway, the first one was purchased a few years ago and this new one looks just the same in color and quality. It's the perfect shade of brown — a real accomplishment.” —Bonobos
Sizes: 30 to 40 | Material: Polypropylene, latex | Width: 1.25 inches | Colors: 6 total, including Black and Navy Grey
While Bonobos’s Clubhouse belt is technically designed for the golf course, it pairs stylishly with jeans and shorts, too. It has a slim 1.25 inch, built-in stretch and a woven texture that allows you to buckle the clasp at any point on the band.
What the reviews say: “Amazing amount of stretch, and the fact you put the prong anywhere you want in the webbing means a truly infinite number of holes for custom support. I choose this more than my leather ones now.” —Bonobos
Sizes: 30 to 44 | Material: Leather, canvas | Width: Not given | Colors: 2 total, including Vineyard Navy (reversible to Brown) and Grey Harbor (reversible to Brown)
Vineyard Vines’ reversible belt gives you two looks in one: The first side consists of Italian leather, and the other is mixed with striped canvas. It’s decorated with a metal buckle and leather tab that looks great dressed up or down.
What the reviews say: “This is the perfect reversible belt. It goes with everything and anything! The quality is fantastic. Looks brand new even after many wears. I will definitely be buying another.” —Vineyard Vines
At Forbes Vetted, we are a group of writers and editors with extensive backgrounds in fashion and lifestyle. Our take on fashion is straightforward: We appreciate stylish clothing, but we also know it must be practical. We’re constantly on the hunt for the finest in every category, from the best wallets to the best work pants for men. We meticulously research and test clothing and accessories to ensure they are high quality and perform well—so you can feel confident buying them.
Our senior style editor, Kari Molvar, has more than 20 years of experience covering lifestyle topics, including fashion. She helped streamline our selection of belts for men and determine the best belts for everything from work to weekends.
For this story, we researched the top belts for men on the market today to determine which were true standouts, and which fell short. We then looked to highly-rated brands and selected styles with not only excellent reviews, but superior functionality too, since men’s belts are an everyday essential that experiences a lot of wear and tear. Finally, we read user reviews, and narrowed selections down by analyzing details such as quality of materials, width, hardware and design elements.
We also took into consideration price, and trustworthiness of each brand to deliver a seamless shopping experience. We also regularly update this story to make sure we’re providing the best, most accurate recommendations. This story was last updated in September 2023.
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