A lot of people like to wear toned-down, neutral outfits, but too often, they go a bit too far and make them very monotonous or even boring. Luckily, it’s possible to solve that with just one or two elements that have the same effect - they create contrast.

Why a 1” width has such great appeal is because it doesn’t fill the entire belt loop. This makes it look effortless and elegant. Visually, a narrower belt also doesn’t cut the whole outfit in half. The main reason why regular belt widths (1.5” to 4 cm) are not a good choice, in my opinion, is that they stand out too much and overpower the entire midsection.

If you buy timeless, well-made garments, most of your wardrobe should last you a lifetime. Yet, finding your personal style and what really suits you is not that easy.