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The 9 Best Belts for Men to Stylishly Keep Your Pants Up

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From simply being a functional piece to keeping your trousers up to becoming a part of one’s style, belts sure have come a long way. They have become more of a fashion statement piece in a man’s wardrobe to enhance one’s personal style, following the ever-evolving menswear industry. Designers like Virgil Abloh with Off-White and Kim Jones at Dior are championing men’s accessory trends to help you upgrade your belt game. If you’re looking to add some great belts to your collection, you’ve come to the right place.

From utilitarian style seen with Off-White and ALYX to bold buckle statements like Gucci and Moschino, we’ve rounded up some of the best belts out there that you can easily incorporate into your pants wardrobe.

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Best Belt Overall: Reversible Scratch Leather Belt

Reversible Scratch Leather Belt on a white backdrop.
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Just because we’re all living in sweats these days, that doesn’t mean you should give up on belts. When choosing a belt to use as often as possible, most of the time, simplicity is best. This reversible belt is an easy go-to belt for any look in your wardrobe, whether you’re going for something more casual or dressed up.

Best Statement Belt: Moschino Logo Leather Belt

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If you like to make a statement in the way you dress, Moschino isn’t anything new to you. If you’re looking to start incorporating the brand into your wardrobe, however, this logo belt is a great place to start. This belt will definitely make your outfit stand out.

Best Dress Belt: Bally Astor Reversible Leather Belt

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The Swiss luxury brand encompasses versatility and class for the perfect leather belt suited for any formal occasion.

Best Belt Bag: Dior Saddle Belt Pouch

Dior Saddle Belt Pouch on a light grey backdrop.
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Following Kim’s streetwear touches, this belt bag merges the classic Dior oblique saddle bag with new-age aluminum hardware for a modern high-fashion look

Best Designer Belt: Gucci Double Snake Buckle Belt

Gucci Double Snake Buckle Belt on a white backdrop.
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Expect nothing less than Gucci to come up with a fun take on the classic double-G logo belt featuring a serpent motif.

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Freeman’s Belt

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Ready to handle day-to-day life and then some, this durable belt features antique brass hardware for a classic and lasting look.

Banana Republic Factory Black Denim Belt

Banana Republic Factory Black Denim Belt on a white backdrop.
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If you’re wearing black trousers or denim with black shoes, it’s more than likely that you should go with a black belt. If you aren’t looking to make a big statement with your waist cincher, this nearly invisible belt is a good get.

Anderson’s Nubuck Belt

Anderson's Nubuck Belt on a white backdrop.
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The brown hue and rust-like hardware go well with summer color palettes without going for your typical brown belt.

Grip6 Web Nylon Belt

GRIP6 Web Nylon Belt on a white backdrop.
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If you’re looking to hop on the utility belt trend without the high-fashion price tag, Grip6 has you covered with this heavyweight nylon belt with no complicated belt system.

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