How do you pick the right belt for men?

How to Choose the Right Size Belt. Your belt size should be 1-2 inches longer than the size of your pants waist. So if you take a 40 in pants, you want a 41-42 inch belt. Alternatively, you can work out the size of your new belt from your old belt.

What belt should men wear with jeans?

Typically, jeans look best with casual belts in a 1.5″ width. The leather used is thicker and wider than what you would find in a dress belt, but is still offer a comfortable fit for everyday use.

Is it better to buy a belt too big or too small?

Measurements First But unlike a pair of pants, you shouldn’t buy the width that corresponds to the wearer’s waist measurement. Be sure to buy a belt size that is at least two inches greater. For instance, if you typically wear size 32 pants, you should purchase a size 34 belt.

Are thinner belts more formal?

A thinner belt is considered more formal. When choosing something for a formal occasion, choose one that’s one and a half inches wide at the most. Belts wider than this are more suited for casual wear. That said, you also have to consider what the width of the belt looks like on you.

Do you go up a size when buying a belt?

Belt Size = Men’s Pant Size + 2 inches If your pants size is a 34, buy a belt size 36; if your pants size is a 36, buy a belt size 38, etc. The reason you buy a belt size up from your pants size is to give yourself a few inches of room in case your body size ever changes.

Should you buy a belt bigger than your waist size?

But as a general rule of thumb, in MOST cases the belt will need to be 3″ to 6″ greater than your pants waist size, depending on whether you plan to wear a holster, what kind of holster, and the size of the holster.