If you don't like splurging on accessories, a flat neutral belt is the perfect one-time buy that, if you invest in quality, will last you for years. A classic shape and style, this belt was designed to be pulled through belt loops of any slack or jean. We loved the styling of a menswear inspired classic leather belt with a summer dress as seen at Isabel Marant, and paired with trousers and a bell-sleeved blouse at Paul & Joe. A matte belt in the same shade as a head to toe monochromatic look, like the all black at Yves Saint Laurent, creates one long and lean line, while still defining the waist. For these belts, a very small amount of detail in the hardwear goes a long way.


Isabel Marant, Yves Saint Laurent, Paul & Joe (images from style.com)

1. Aldo Men's Appalchio Belt C$14.98 (sale)
2. Claire's Black and White Reversible Stretch C$13.75
3. Banana Republic Leather Contour Belt C$49.50
4. Calvin Klein Double Prong Belt US$42
5. Fossil Sacha Belt US$34
6. Gap Classic Leather Belt C$34.50
7. Reiss Cicily Lock Front Elastic Belt US$105.79
8. Style & Co. Gathered Stretch Belt US$19.98
9. Karen Millen Graphic Colour Block Belt US$71.72 (sale)

Will you be splurging on the a more trendy Obi belt this season or sticking to a classic like one of the above?