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White Belt: A Guys’ Guide for Wearing it Well

The white belt has been a men’s fashion accessory for a long time. In the past, it has been paired exclusive with summer white linen pants or shorts and white shoes. However, in the past few years, they  have become a trend in men’s fashion beyond polo matches or resort wear. Unfortunately some guys are violating the white belt rules.

White belt violation

So many infractions on one single incident!

Here’s some rules to keep in mind:

1.     No white belt with black shoes

2.     No white belt with pleats (not pleats period)

3.     No white belt with black plants

4.     No white belt if your belly covers the buckle

white belt tshirt tucked

Same white belt a whole difference effect. This guy is rocking the belt with the t-shirt tucked in to showcase the buckle.

white belt gray jeans

Nice pairing with gray jeans.

White belt white pants

More of a traditional usage of the white belt: white pants and linen.

How do you feel about the white belt?

Posted on Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 4:00 am under Fashion.

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  • http://www.lawrencewilson.com/p/about-me.html Lawrence W. Wilson

    Those of us who remember the last white belt trend will be slow adopters. Would you like to see my picture with the white belt, plaid bellbottoms, and butterfly bow tie? 1975 was a tough year.

  • http://www.mohan37.com/ mohan37

    TTime to but a white belt…love those looks!

  • http://www.maurilioamorim.com Maurilio Amorim

    Lawrence, nwe must see that pic!

  • http://www.maurilioamorim.com Maurilio Amorim

    Happy shopping!

  • http://chrisvonada.com chris vonada

    i agree, some of these looks you’ve posted are good… but i’m just not ready to invest in a white belt. maybe no belt… and “go commando” would do instead?

  • http://www.maurilioamorim.com Maurilio Amorim

    Chris, I would not go commando unless you’re wearing an un-tucked shirt.

  • Waer

    Rule one and two I agree, rule three is debateable.  Grey and white, smokey blue and white, brown and white – all of those look good, but it seems like it’s attempt to tone down the white, in which case… why use white?  Black and white can work, but it depends on the pant, the shirt, the jacket and style.  Making high contrast work takes a little skill.  Rule four, Hmm.  Just like anyone else large people can be fashionably aware, but it’s a function of their overall personal style.  At that point, size becomes an element rather than an undesirable excess.