What should be the correct time to wear a belt (if any)?

Asked by: Pam Songy

When should you wear a belt?

Regardless of the bottoms that you are wearing, you should always wear a belt when your shirt or top is tucked in. Wearing jackets and blazers. As you’ll probably have your shirt tucked in, you’re going to want to wear a belt when wearing jackets. If you’re wearing all one colour.

What is the correct way to wear a belt?

And we leave our eight inches from that point on so that when you wear it leaves about three inches. Beyond the first bite. So it fits perfectly. So that's the correct way to wear bite.

When should you wear a belt with jeans?

Whether your shirt is fully tucked in or just partially tucked in (aka the French Tuck), you always want to wear a belt, regardless of whether you’re wearing jeans, chinos, or dress trousers.

When should you wear a belt without a suit?

Belts are inherently informal, and even slim, polished leather ones detract slightly from the perfectly put-together vibe of a well-fitted suit and tie. Leaving empty belt loops isn’t ideal, but that’s better than the alternative: adding too much of a visual break to your suit and drawing eyes to your waistline.

Why should I wear a belt?

A belt makes for a good visual break if you’re wearing all one color, especially on casual looks. It’s an excellent way to build contrast so that your shoes don’t stick out too much, too. For example, imagine an all-navy outfit with brown shoes.

How should a man wear a belt?

But standard for most men whether you're left-handed or right-handed is that you go through the left so that the access hangs on the left.

Do you need to wear a belt with shorts?

Try a Belt with Your Shorts



Shorts are the king of casual, so you’re often wearing your shirt untucked and don’t need a belt, but if you’re looking to polish up your summer style, try tucking in your button-ups and adding a belt. Dress belts are a no-go here.