High quality long-lasting black dress belt - custom?

[muteboy]

I want to find a high quality black dress belt. It will be my main black belt for appropriate work suits and occasions. I want this to be a good belt for years to come.
I don't want any embellishments, like stitching or patterned leather. I want a shiny silver-colored buckle (plated brass?) but as simple a one as possible. No brushed metal, no extra patterns or branding. I would really prefer not to just get a branded one from a department store. I would prefer a thicker strap or bridle leather, without the layered, rounded edges you sometimes get. Would that reduce the "dressiness"? I've looked at a few custom belt places, but I would love to hear folk's opinions and recommendations about this. I have a budget of about $100, but for the right belt I'll pay more. If I could get the same belt in brown.
Thanks,
Matt

 

[ckgs]

Brooks Brothers has nice dress belts for $100

 

[jeffd]

Custom?

Custom.

Simple, classic bridle leather for less than $50: http://www.narragansettleathers.com, I highly recommend them.

The step up from that would be Equus, I don't own one myself, but I've been following their thread and they seem well worth the added cost. I'll probably be ordering one from them sooner rather than later: http://equusleather.co.uk

 

[Fred G. Unn]



The step up from that would be Equus,

+1. I have 5 belts from them and they are fantastic. Highly recommended and they usually have a SF discount too. Check their affiliate thread for details.

 

[linds_15]

can anyone comment on the narragansett bets vs. the equus belts? they both look very nice and im interested in what makes the equus so much more.

also how do either compare to stuff i can get at saks or nordstrom (brooks brothers or allen edmonds, or even rl and canali)

 

[muteboy]

Well, based on the advice here and elsewhere, I've just ordered a belt from Narragansett Leathers. They're taking a beak right now, so it will be a few weeks.
I'll report back when it arrives.

 

[JL3212]

I cannot speak to equus, but I love my Narragansett belt. I've had it for over a year. Leather is supple, buckle and construction seems sturdy, and the price is decent. I'm probably going to purchase a black one in addition to the brown one I have.

 

[jeffd]

Well, based on the advice here and elsewhere, I've just ordered a belt from Narragansett Leathers. They're taking a beak right now, so it will be a few weeks.
I'll report back when it arrives.

I think you'll be happy with it. They're a fantastic value, imo.

 

[Cheuk]

Yes but are the Narragansett and Equus belts dress belts (suits and slacks) or more casual (for jeans and chinos)?

 

[muteboy]

I'm wearing my belt now with a suit. It's very nice, thick supple leather with a good lustre to it. Simple silver metal buckle. 3cm wide, which is just right for me - not too slim so it fits weirdly on the waistband, not too wide. I think a wider belt with a different buckle would be more casual. I think the belt is appropriate for a suit, without being "dressy: (slim, shiny, fancy or brushed metal buckle).

 

[jiaonvsao]

agree with you,Ithink the belt is appropriate for a suit, without being "dressy: thank you