Just picked up a pair of Clarks and wondering what color belt to wear with them?
What belt to wear with these shoes?
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Brown.
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Thanks!
brown was my first thought. I always thought your belt and shoe color should match.
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To an extent I would agree, but I also have a pair of the same shoes in grey suede, and no way I am going to wear a grey suede belt with grey suede shoes. Would look cheesy. I actually have worn a brown belt with the grey desert boots and it seems to work.
LOL! My old tailor says the only rules today are that there are no rules.
Just a suggestion..... not sure how "far" you want to take this, but..... you could request some free leather and webbing samples from Charlie here:
http://www.equusleather.co.uk/belts/samples.html
He's got just about any shade you could imagine, or something very close. I've got my samples and when I get a new pair of shoes I just pull them out and match the sample to the shoe as best as I can and order a new belt to match. They are pricey and the wait is going to be a few weeks at least, but the belt will last you for the rest of your life if it's a bridle leather belt.
If not, brown or tan would be my recommendation. I like to match my belts pretty close to my shoes, but an exact match is not necessary for me.
Ben
http://www.equusleather.co.uk/belts/samples.html
He's got just about any shade you could imagine, or something very close. I've got my samples and when I get a new pair of shoes I just pull them out and match the sample to the shoe as best as I can and order a new belt to match. They are pricey and the wait is going to be a few weeks at least, but the belt will last you for the rest of your life if it's a bridle leather belt.
If not, brown or tan would be my recommendation. I like to match my belts pretty close to my shoes, but an exact match is not necessary for me.
Ben
As others have said, normal old brown will work. If you want to be a bit more fashion forward, tan (non suede) would work. If you want to be even MORE edgy, white or red.
I'd say "brown" is too dark.
Sorry guys.
Anything "light" will work ... tan, cream, whatever. It doesn't have to be "the same exact colour" but it should generally match on the "lightness/darkness" scale.
Ultimately, my suggestion would be to get a "d-ring" belt in some subtle light colour, or a brighter one ... they come in a real rainbow ... and just go that way:
I have a "stewart tartan" one that works well with lots of shoes (none of which are anything like stewart tartan).
Has he also told you that the first rule of Tailor Club is you don't talk about Tailor Club?
+1 ... great products from these guys.
Sorry guys.
Anything "light" will work ... tan, cream, whatever. It doesn't have to be "the same exact colour" but it should generally match on the "lightness/darkness" scale.
Ultimately, my suggestion would be to get a "d-ring" belt in some subtle light colour, or a brighter one ... they come in a real rainbow ... and just go that way:
I have a "stewart tartan" one that works well with lots of shoes (none of which are anything like stewart tartan).
Has he also told you that the first rule of Tailor Club is you don't talk about Tailor Club?
+1 ... great products from these guys.
