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Defining the Waist: A Guide to Modern Belts and Styling

There is a particular quiet confidence in asking the world about belts when you have nothing to wear them on yet. This reader's search for modern styling, post-weight loss and post-lockdown, feels refreshingly grounded. They want classic, not trend-driven, which suits the current mood. The old Western belt is a lovely relic, but the question is what works now. I would suggest starting with a slim, mid-width leather style in a neutral tone. It offers contrast without shouting.