Belts

Measure a belt you already wear, from the buckle to the hole used, or add approximately 10 cm to your trouser waist size. The buckle should fasten at the middle hole, to leave some leeway if your waist size changes.

Match your belt to your shoes: black with black shoes, brown with brown or cognac shoes. With a suit, choose a slim belt, 3 to 3.5 cm wide, with a simple silver or gold-tone metal buckle.

This is a belt presented in a gift box, sometimes with two interchangeable buckles or a small matching leather accessory. Lacoste gift sets are ready to give, making them a practical gift idea for a birthday or the holidays.

Store it flat or rolled, never folded. Condition the leather once or twice a year with a suitable balm and wipe off stains with a soft cloth. If it gets wet, avoid letting it dry near a radiator.

Yes, most belts with removable buckles can be shortened by cutting the buckle-end, then reattaching the buckle. For a stitched belt, take it to a cobbler or leatherworker, who will alter it properly.