Need help selecting a belt

[Pupil]

Hello,

I am new to styleforum. I need some advice on selecting two ferragamo belt. It is great that Nordstrom give a picture of a closeup of the leather. I am looking for one that can last longer in terms of the leather quality, since I like both belts. I am a rookie and I am willing to accept any advice on belt or leather quality or belt buckles. I have copy and pasted the links to the two belts below:

Reversible Calfskin Leather Belt
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/salvato...n=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=NERO


Reversible Calfskin Belt
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/salvato...-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BLACK/ HICKORY

 

[Jim Chu]

Honestly, the belt quality on those belts are junk. It's the buckle that you're paying for. The buckles are removable and can fit most belts.

And to me, those belts fit squarely in the category of....well fashion.... and this forum is devoted to style.

I stopped wearing my Ferragamo belts as soon as I learned more about style and noticed that every 20 year old Tom, Dick and Harry was wearing one that they picked up at an outlet store.

My advice, don't buy either. You'll just look like everyone else.

 

[Pupil]

Should I get a cordovan belt from Allen Edmond? or alden or brooksbrothers?

 

[Jim Chu]

Not if you don't have cordovan shoes.

 

[Pupil]

Then any suggestion on a belt that can last a while without replacing?

 

[Jim Chu]

It's difficult to give belt advice as it's such a personal preference item. Most people on this forum would probably do something different. I, personally, hardly ever wear belts anymore except on the weekends.

I find that nice belts cost lots of money. If Brooks Brothers is at your disposal (they are most likely just as good as anyone in their price range), try and get one on sale, it should match your shoes fairly closely. If you're just starting out, the reversible ones are probably a good idea - black on one side and brown on the other.

Try ding a search on this forum and see if others have asked this question before and maybe you'll get a range of ideas.

 

[Jim Chu]

I just looked at Yoox and they have a decent selection of belts within a wide price range.

 

[Pupil]

Thanks for the advice. I do work within a walking distance to brooksbrother. The problem I am having with my belts is either the leather start ripping, splitting, or crack very quickly. I guess since I was thinking about spending above $200 on a quality belt that can last, I will not have to worry about buying belts for a while.

 

[Pupil]

Wow, thank you very much. It is a great website.

 

[Pupil]

I think it will be best if I get a full grain belt.

 

[Wayward]

If you're looking for quality, rather than Ferragamo specifically, what about Equus Leather?

http://www.equusleather.co.uk

You can read about them in this very forum:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/260644/equus-leather-bridle-leather-belts-official-affiliate-thread

 

[Pupil]

Wow. Awesome belt website and thread. I thinking about the Aspley Bridle Leather Belt or The Stratfield Bridle Leather Belt Kit. Thank you WAYWARD. I was checking out some full grain belts and the caiman crocodile belt and I was leaning on the caiman crocodile belt but you sold me on the equusleather. I live in the New York but it seems like its worth the wait and since it is handcraft I doubt I will have to return it due to quality issue. Thanks.

 

[Pupil]

he aspley is sold out I actually wanted the aspley in black and silver buckle and I wanted The Stratfield Bridle Leather Belt in some other color like brown/tan because the buckle. Since I don't have any other choice I am going with the The Stratfield Bridle Leather Belt in black with a silver buckle but the silver buckle is sold out.

. I do not know about the brass buckle with it since I think it stands out too much. The Ruthenium looks like gun metal and I do not know about that. Its for everyday wear in the office. Sigh, perhaps I wait until they restock...

 

[Jim Chu]

It's certainly a top-notched company with high quality items.

 

[Pupil]

Thank you very much Wayward and jim chu