Accessories

Belts are a key accessory that can make or break an outfit. Informal belts can add a colourful accent to uninteresting outfit, blend in, or add authenticity to the look you’re aiming for. We’ve done some of the leg work for you by picking out some of the best casual belts you’re likely to stumble upon.

A latch buckle webbing belt is something of a wardrobe stalwart, and they’ve been selling like hot cakes for years. This Fred Perry example, which comes with chrome buckle, Fred Perry branding on the adjuster and leather detailing, looks sharp in black. However, it comes in a range of other colours including some particularly daring ones for the brave among us. €33 plus postage through www.fredperry.com

This collector’s Item Leather Island 'Tribute to Hollywood' vintage casual belt by Bill Lavin features iconic imagery from the Hollywood on distressed leather. It features rectangular pyramid studs and a striking, aged oval metal buckle. If you’re having trouble finding this one in shops then pop online to www.equip.co.uk where you can pick on up for €39 plus postage.

This French Connection perforated belt with metal buckle comes in either black or brown and is on the more formal side of casual. So much so that you could probably get away with this as part of a suit – provided your shoes match. €38.50 plus postage through www.frenchconnection.com.

Ted Baker always carries a strong line of accessories and its belts will rarely let your trousers down.  This distressed leather belt with embossed design is not of the neat and tidy type of clobber we’ve come to associate with the UK clothing firm, but would look well with distressed jeans or this season’s must-have – a denim shirt.