A good belt really can make or break an outfit, most especially a formal one. If you’ve invested in a quality suit to wear to work or for a special event, then you have got to invest in a quality belt to go with it.
In this article, we are going to help you do just that. We have corralled a list of five of the best mens dress belts out there on the market today. We are going to take a deep dive into each one, highlighting all of the features that help to make a belt perfectly suited to you and your personal style.
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1. Bulliant Ratchet Belt
Why settle for just one quality belt when you can get two! Yes, it’s not just socks that can offer great value for money by coming in a multipack but belts can too. The first product on our list is a pair of high-quality belts from Bulliant.
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The first big stand-out feature of this belt has to be that they come as a pair. That is really good for two reasons: variety and value. First up is variety. Belts do need to match with the outfit you’re wearing, including the color of your pants and type of shoes you’re wearing. By being able to pick up two belts here, you get more pairing options all delivered to you in one belt. That’s very cool!
You may assume that twice as much belt equals twice as much price. Luckily, that’s not the case here, and the price is very much toward the lower end of the price range. This means that this product offers outstanding value for money.
We also like the fact this is a trimmed belt with a ratchet-style buckle. What this means is that you trim the belt length to match your waist, while the eyehole-free ratchet buckle allows for a custom belt length for ultimate comfort.
Do bear in mind that these belts are from the lower end of the price range, which does mean they are a little cheaper, and correspondingly, a little thinner than a truly premium belt. Still, that won’t have a huge impact on product life span provided that you treat these belts with a little extra care.
PROS
- Pair of belts!
- Great value for money
- Trimmed for exact fit
CONS
- May not last forever
2. Bostanten Leather Ratchet Dress Belt
The next item that we’ll take a look at is this very modern-looking belt from Bostanten. While the buckle is, of course, the eye-catching feature, what else is this belt bringing to the table? Let’s see!
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As we said, the buckle really is the eye-catching feature of this belt. It boasts a very modern, angle-cut design that some people will love. We also expect others won’t like it, so it’s very much a case of personal taste here! For what it’s worth, we think that if you are looking for an eye catching but tasteful buckle design, this is one of the best out there.
The belt itself is bringing a lot of good points too. This is a very nice, high-quality, and genuine cowhide leather belt. It looks great, it feels great, and it is nice and tough enough to last for years.
This is also a belt that is designed to be trimmed down to provide a bespoke fit. To that end, it comes with a length to suit anyone with a waist size of 28 to 50, making this belt suitable for the majority of men.
It is only one and a quarter inches wide, which makes it broadly in line with dress belts, but it does mean that there is less versatility with it. It may, for example, be a little too thin in terms of width to really look good with jeans.
PROS
- Genuine cowhide leather construction
- Attractive modern buckle
- Big waist size range
CONS
- May be too thin for some
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3. Mio Marino Ratchet Leather Men’s Belt
The next belt we’re going to take a look at is this one from Mio Marino. Boasting a pretty innovative design, it is attempting to straddle the line between ratchet and traditional prong styles of buckles. What else can this belt offer that it made it to our list of the best mens dress belts?
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This really is a very interesting style of belt! There are some people out there who don’t feel that a ratchet-style buckle is suitable for a formal occasion. That, in turn, means that ratchet clasps may not be suitable for a men’s dress belt.
Now, it should go without saying that we don’t agree with this point of view. Hence, why we have such a range of quality ratchet-style belts on our list today.
If, however, you do think that a traditional buckle is better in more formal situations, then you should certainly take a good look at this belt. It is bringing the visual appeal of a traditional buckle, along with all of the benefits of a ratchet belt.
What does this mean? On the one hand, this is a great-looking belt that will suit a range of outfits and occasions. On the other, you can trim the belt length and use the ratchet buckle to achieve a comfortable fit no matter your waist size. That is a really impressive mix of high-grade visual appearance and practical use.
PROS
- Appearance of a prong-style buckle
- With all the benefits of a ratchet-style buckle
- Big color range
CONS
- Ratchet-release mechanism can be stubborn
4. Bullko Men’s Casual Genuine Leather Dress
From one of the more modern designs on the list, we will now look at probably the most traditional style of belt that made our list today—the Bullko Men’s Casual Genuine Leather Dress.
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As we alluded to above, this is certainly a very traditional style of belt. If, for example, you were attracted to the traditional style (even if they were fake!) of the product above, then this could also be an interesting option for you.
What we have here is a plain, understated dress belt. That said, it is still bringing a lot to the party, starting with real quality construction. This belt boasts a 100% full-grain leather build, which means that it is one solid piece of high-quality leather. No filler or stitching has been used here, resulting in a belt that looks and feel fantastic.
The quality doesn’t stop at the belt itself either. The buckle has a beautiful silver finish and solid construction, making it a subtle but attractive centerpiece for a belt that is understated but also very attractive.
It has to be said that this belt may be a little too plain for some people’s taste. Nowhere is this more highlighted than in the color options—or lack of them anyway! There are, in fact, just the three color options: black, brown and dark brown.
If you like a classic look to your dress belts and are happy to pay a little extra for a well-constructed belt made of quality materials, then this could be a winner.
PROS
- Traditional, stylish design
- 100% full-grain leather
- Quality dye with deep, attractive colors
CONS
- A very limited color range
5. Gallery Seven Men’s Leather Belt
We’ll finish up our list with another traditionally styled leather belt, the Gallery Seven Men’s Leather Belt. It does boast a slightly more eye-catching design than the one we looked at immediately above though, so could this be the right belt for you? Let’s find out!
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It should be pretty obvious, but this belt is all about the appearance! Yes, on the one hand, it is of a pretty traditional design, similar to the one we looked at above. Look a little closer though, and you can see that this is a belt that is designed to catch the eye just a little more.
For one, you have a really nice double-loop keeper. This is not something you see too often on a dress belt, so it is a subtle nod that this belt is a little different. The leather has been polished to an attractive finish too, making it quite shiny. Again, this is a subtle and understated design choice that helps make this belt standout a little higher than many contemporary designs.
What’s more is that that this belt comes presented in a very nice gift box. This makes it ideal to buy as a gift for friends and family whatever occasion there may be.
It is worth noting that with a width of barely over an inch, this belt is a little thinner than many dress belts, including all the other four on our list today. That lack of width does affect the versatility of this belt. It will work fine as a formal dress belt with a suit, and it will also look good on chinos, but it is definitely too thin to pair with jeans.
PROS
- Attractive double-loop keeper
- Eye-catching shined leather
- Delivered packed in a quality gift box
CONS
- Small width
Final Verdict
And, there you have it! Those were five examples of the best mens dress belts on the market today. While they are all quality options, if we have to pick the best of the bunch, then we are going to go for Item 3, which is the Mio Marino Ratchet Men’s Leather Belt.
For us, we really liked the innovative design of this belt. It handily matched modernity with the ratchet buckle and a traditional appearance, making it ideal for wearing in a range of situations, including formal ones. That versatility, paired with a strong construction using quality materials, made this the stand-out best belt on our list!