To answer this question.....your belt doesn't necessarily have to match your Dress Shoes....but it should complement them. When you are dressed in a suit or formal wear, your belt shouldn't be overwhelming and should compliment not only your shoes but your overall look.
However, when it comes to casual wear, you can go wild with the type of belt that you wear.....your belt can now become the centrepiece of your entire look!
I like to match this type of belt with nice pants, a sports jacket and also a pair of dress shoes that compliment the colour of the belt for the more casual get together.
Leatherback Ribbon Belts
When you think about these belts, you often think about where you would wear them - sailing, playing golf and wearing boat shoes. These belts are very versatile as they are in essence a reversible belt. On one side, it is all leather and means business and on the other side of the belt, there is usually a funky patterned material or a strong accents colour that could really be a conversation starter and also a centrepiece of your outfit.
Probably the biggest downfall for Leatherback Ribbon Belts is the inability to wear them for very formal events.....it is more of a casual belt.
Leather Work Belts
These belts are usually made out of the outer layer of the cows hide which makes them more tougher, stronger and stiffer than other leather belts. This style of belt is usually constructed with a snapped loop with makes it customisable as you can change up the buckle to suit your outfit or to make your belt the centrepiece of your overall look.
This Belt style is ideal for men who like to collect and show off their belt buckles.
Tooled Leather Belts
Tooling is the process of stamping a design onto the leather which is then usually darkened to make the design stand out more. Like the Work Belts, the tooled leather belts are usually made so that you can have interchangeable buckles and is once again perfect for that man who like to collect and show their buckles off.
Canvas Belts
Canvas Belts are usually constructed out of thick canvas material in various colours with metal square buckles that are of a plain, functional style. Most time, the buckle is a flat buckle containing a sliding peg, which pins the strap in place at the desired position. Perfect belt for your very casual outings like hiking, camping, fishing, etc and a staple uniform item for Boy Scouts.
As you can see, there are many different types of belts available in the marketplace today.....it all depends on what type of belt you are looking for and whether it will be purposeful for your needs.
To get back to the original question.....Yes, I think that your belt should compliment your Dress Shoes but at other times, I think that you should let you Belt be the star!
To see more info about Men's Dress Shoes, visit our website - www.mrangelshoes.com.
However, when it comes to casual wear, you can go wild with the type of belt that you wear.....your belt can now become the centrepiece of your entire look!
There are a variety of different belts available in the marketplace and my goal with this post to to show that there is more to the humble belt than being a piece of leather that holds up your trousers.
Braided Belts
These are a great alternative to the plain leather belt that can be worn when you want to wear something different belt-wise that is unobtrusive. They add a textural element to your outfit and also compliments your look. Another great feature with this belt is that you are not limited to just the 6 or so adjustment holes that you have in your typical leather belt. With the braided belt, your have the whole belt to use to adjust for a more comfortable fit.
Leatherback Ribbon Belts
When you think about these belts, you often think about where you would wear them - sailing, playing golf and wearing boat shoes. These belts are very versatile as they are in essence a reversible belt. On one side, it is all leather and means business and on the other side of the belt, there is usually a funky patterned material or a strong accents colour that could really be a conversation starter and also a centrepiece of your outfit.
Probably the biggest downfall for Leatherback Ribbon Belts is the inability to wear them for very formal events.....it is more of a casual belt.
Leather Work BeltsThese belts are usually made out of the outer layer of the cows hide which makes them more tougher, stronger and stiffer than other leather belts. This style of belt is usually constructed with a snapped loop with makes it customisable as you can change up the buckle to suit your outfit or to make your belt the centrepiece of your overall look.
This Belt style is ideal for men who like to collect and show off their belt buckles.
Tooled Leather Belts
Tooling is the process of stamping a design onto the leather which is then usually darkened to make the design stand out more. Like the Work Belts, the tooled leather belts are usually made so that you can have interchangeable buckles and is once again perfect for that man who like to collect and show their buckles off.
Canvas Belts
Canvas Belts are usually constructed out of thick canvas material in various colours with metal square buckles that are of a plain, functional style. Most time, the buckle is a flat buckle containing a sliding peg, which pins the strap in place at the desired position. Perfect belt for your very casual outings like hiking, camping, fishing, etc and a staple uniform item for Boy Scouts.As you can see, there are many different types of belts available in the marketplace today.....it all depends on what type of belt you are looking for and whether it will be purposeful for your needs.
To get back to the original question.....Yes, I think that your belt should compliment your Dress Shoes but at other times, I think that you should let you Belt be the star!
To see more info about Men's Dress Shoes, visit our website - www.mrangelshoes.com.
