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Originally Posted by Kaplan 
So, in your case where it's either bracers or a belt, you'd go with the belt for a BlazerSuit. But if you really didn't *need* the added support, would you still say that a belt was preferable for a casual suit (my gut kinda tells me it is)? If it was a purely cosmetic consideration?
on edit: F.C., thanks for your insights on side adjusters. I'm pretty sure I won't need either a belt or adjusters to have the pants stay in place, as I don't need either with my other pants, so it's back to being a cosmetic consideration.
Of course, the point about the versatlity of pants with belt loops is well noted and will probably be the deciding factor.
So, any recommendations for thin buckled belts?
I have a feeling that the couple of styles I have from Equus are too bulky...
So, in your case where it's either bracers or a belt, you'd go with the belt for a BlazerSuit. But if you really didn't *need* the added support, would you still say that a belt was preferable for a casual suit (my gut kinda tells me it is)? If it was a purely cosmetic consideration?
on edit: F.C., thanks for your insights on side adjusters. I'm pretty sure I won't need either a belt or adjusters to have the pants stay in place, as I don't need either with my other pants, so it's back to being a cosmetic consideration.
Of course, the point about the versatlity of pants with belt loops is well noted and will probably be the deciding factor.
So, any recommendations for thin buckled belts?
I have a feeling that the couple of styles I have from Equus are too bulky...
Even with slim, flat front suit pants, you get more elegance of line if the pants are not so tight on the hips. See tutee's pants fit thread if you are curious about details.
I think that a bridle belt isn't great in suit mode...it would be okay the pants can be worn as separates and you wear them in that mode.
Any calf or exotic skin belt with an unobtrusive buckle in a normal color should be fine. I like alligator belts because of their mismatch to all my shoes.
won't share where to source the epic Longhi Tubo Alligator Belt I fear it may never come to pass (5).
