10 Best Belts for Men in India 2021 (Levi's, Woodland, and more)

We have researched carefully to curate this list of the best belts available to buy online in India. Make sure to consider every factor we mentioned in the buying guide before you choose. The list contains products from top brands like Levi's, Woodland, Van Heusen, GAS, and more.

Do you know that every belt style demands a fitting clothing style? The buckle type, patterns, colors, and size play a major role in making your outfit look complete. Find out more in the sections below.

Every material has its own characteristics that make them stand out when worn with the right attire. Choose the material depending on factors like durability, patterns, breathability, and cost.

Thinking about belts, the first material that comes to our mind is leather. It suits formal and casual wear alike. Different types of leathers used are genuine, bonded, full-grain, and synthetic (faux leather). Full-grain or grained leather uses the top layer of an animal's skin, which is the strongest and most durable. It also has the natural patterns and texture of the skin.

Genuine leather may contain scraps of leftover leather sewn together and/or inferior quality leather. It still is 100% leather but not as superior as grained leather. Bonded leather is made by gluing together waste or leftover leather from the manufacturing of other products.

Synthetic or faux leather is the most inferior. It is made using polymers and fibers to create the "feel" of leather. But it doesn't last long as the layers get damaged easily, especially the top layer. Depending on your fashion sense, you can go for expensive grained leather belts with natural patterns or genuine leather with artificial patterns. Both go well with any attire.

Fabric straps can be canvas, polyester, or nylon. Canvas is a durable, heavy-duty fabric made of cotton. The strap can hold single and double tongue (pin) frame style buckles without suffering any damage. Polyester straps can get damaged quickly if frame style buckles are used, so a box frame is the best option. It is not as strong as canvas.

Nylon is commonly used for making tactical-style belts, which are worn for outdoor activities like mountain climbing, cycling, hiking, trekking, and fishing. All three materials are lightweight, durable, resistant to wrinkles and abrasion, and dries quickly.

They are breathable, so your waist doesn't get sweaty easily. You can even wash it if it's dirty or stained, something that's not possible with leather belts. They suit casual wear and are available in many colors. Compared to leather, fabric straps can be manufactured easily, making them affordable.

You have many options to choose from—frame, plate, box frame, O-ring/D-ring, and snap buckle. Frame style and box frame style suit both formal and casual wear. Frame style buckle has a pin that you can insert into a hole in the strap to fasten the belt. 

Box frame style is easy to wear. The buckle will automatically grip the strap and hold it in place when you insert it. Unlike other types, you can make micro-adjustments on your box frame buckle for a comfortable fit. Plate style buckle has a hook behind it. You can push it in through a hole in the strap to fasten it. 

This buckle type is comparatively larger, comes in various shapes, and may have fancy designs embossed on it. You can flaunt this style with dark-colored denim pants and light-colored shirts. O-ring and D-ring are casual buckle styles that go well with various trouser styles like chinos, drawstring, denim, semi-formal, slim-fit, and casual pleated.

Snap buckle is usually worn with sportswear. It is tougher and more resistant to corrosion than other types. You can quickly lock the belt by pushing in both ends or release it by pushing a lever.

Nowadays, trousers have big belt loops for straps of all sizes. You can wear belts of any width without any difficulty. But measure the size of your belt loop if you are planning to buy online. But if your formal pants have large belt loops, it doesn't mean that belts of all widths are suitable. A formal belt should be 1 to 1.5 inches wide.

In the case of casual belts, you can choose any width depending on your fashion sense. Your creativity is your limit. As with the length of a belt, it should be 1 to 2 inches longer than your pant's waist size. For example, if your pants' waist size is 36, buy a belt that is 38 inches, so the belt's tail can be tucked into the first belt loop.

Should the belt color match the clothing or just the footwear? There is a common misconception that the latter is correct. In fact, the color of your shirt, pants, and footwear should go well together. 

You can match a brown belt with your brown shoes, but if you want to wear a woven navy blue belt, white shirt, blue jeans, and brown shoes, don't hesitate. It will look fantastic. But this applies only to semi-formal or casual wear. 

When you are wearing a formal dress, try to match the color of your shoes and belt. You don't have to worry about matching the colors exactly; try to get as close as possible. Remember that it is always best to match the materials too—leather belts for leather shoes.

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Choosing a belt is easy if you know which clothing you are planning to wear with it. Leather belts can suit your formal and casual wear, while fabric belts are exclusively for casual wear. A box frame buckle is easier to wear and remove, while frame style is a classic option. 

For casual wear, make sure to match your entire outfit with your belt rather than just your shoes. But for formal wear, you can go with the match-your-shoes-with-the-belt tradition. A clever choice would be a double-sided belt with brown and black colors to choose and match any attire you wear.

Author - Arun F Xaviour