The trend of belt buckles has caught on recently. The days of just buying a belt that has one buckle attached are over. The most stylish belts consist of buying a leather strap that fits your waist and has no buckle at all. You can then select a buckle that fits your individual taste. This makes much more sense both in style and cost.

Leather straps on belts usually outlast the style of the buckle, so you can save money by just buying new buckles. This saves you the cost of leather. This also allows you to have the option of using a belt buckle with different colors of leather like black and brown. There are also many different types of buckles that easily lets you expand the range of style that you may choose depending on the occasion.

General loop belt buckles are the most general type of buckle found. They are the most versatile type because they are appropriate for almost any occasion. They range in size to fit the leather strap that they can be used with. Slim designs are appropriate for slim leather straps of any color. The slim style is more conservative and mainly for more formal occasions. Slim buckles look best with glossy leather and worn with slim slacks. Wider designs of loop belt buckles are to be matched with a wide leather strap. The wide look is more informal and is appropriate for slacks or jeans. The leather strap is usually made up of a matte finish or distressed leather.

There are also more designs for the leather strap with wide buckles. Leather straps may have multiple rows of holes or can even be made of smaller leather straps that are woven together. When matching a buckle to a more unconventional strap, make certain that the teeth of the buckle will fit the strap. Most stores will sell buckles that match up to their straps, so staying brand loyal is a good idea when considering matching.