How to match your belt correctly to your outfit

The belt is often the most important accessory for your outfit. Although it may seem hidden and discreet, it is essential! It contributes to the good overall harmony of your outfit. There is a crucial deficiency if your belt is absent because then your body outline is not defined. Two options are available to you to wear your belt: you can match it to your outfit by choosing it in the shades closest to the colour of your clothes, or else, conversely, you can create a contrast by choosing a bright colour that will attract people’s gaze. Moreover, there are two schools of thought about how to wear a belt:

The French approach

This one favouring sobriety, encourages you to match the colour of your belt to your socks. This creates an elegant unity that is quite the very thing for dandies, who always make their accessories match perfectly.

The English mode

This one promotes matching the belt and the shoes. This creates a unity of the materials, the leather, the fabric; a subtle reminder which highlights your quality accessories and creates a well-groomed and chic look.

These two styles are quite coherent: you can even alternate them, and thus vary and change your style, depending on your mood and your colour preferences. To come off with an impeccable image, you can also ensure that you match the wrist-band of your watch to the colour of your belt and your shoes. On the website The Nines you can discover our range of leather belts, suede belts and elastic belts. They come in a wide range of colours. You will also find on our House of Socks website socks and knee-socks in sober or coloured shades to coordinate with your belts.