If you visit my Instagram or blog as a source for day to day outfit inspiration, you know I love to mix affordable fashion with higher-end investment pieces. Whether you are a first time buyer or already own one yourself and thinking about getting another color, I wanted to write my full review for anyone who might have any questions. Much like my Golden Goose sneaker review, I will be going over the GG leather belt sizing and my favorite Gucci retailers along with other info I think would be helpful in the buying process.
Are Gucci Belts Worth the Price?
Considering how often I wear mine and how you can easily style it with so many different pieces, my answer is yes! While I have never been a huge fan of designer items that show their logo front and center, the Gucci belts are an exception for me. The GG leather belts are classic and have become a closet staple for me. If you take a look at any of my outfits in this post, picture it without the belt. It just looks incomplete. Adding the belt really helps elevate and pull the entire outfit together!
Gucci Belt Sizing
Gucci belts are measured by centimeters from the end of the buckle to the center hole. I am a 26 in most of my jeans and jean shorts and have a size 80 in the black, brown and white, and a size 85 in the dusty pink. I went up a size in the dusty pink slim belt because I wanted to wear it with some lower waisted shorts. However, I ended up needing to get holes punched in it so could have gone with the 80.
If you are a size 25/26 in jeans a size 80 is a good choice because it gives you the flexibility to wear it cinched at the waist or with low rise jeans. It may run a little large but you can always get a few holes put in versus if it was too small and having to wear it on the first hole which doesn’t look very good.
Where to Buy One
SSENSE and Farfetch are my favorite retailers when it comes to shopping for designer items. If they are out of stock or don’t have the color you’re looking for, I also love Net-a-Porter and Mytheresa!
What Color & Belt Width Should You Buy?
This is really all about your own personal preference, but I will say that I get the most wear out of my white belt. I tend to wear a lot of lighter shades so I find the white compliments what I normally wear on a daily basis more so than the black or brown. My suggestion is to take a look into your closet and see what colors you wear the most.
As for the width, I own the GG leather belt in two different widths. The wider belt has a considerably larger logo and is 4cm wide versus the skinny version is just a bit over 2cm. I like the wider Gucci belt to wear as a statement piece, but if you are looking for something more subtle, the skinny belt is a great choice.
What to Wear with Gucci Belts
You can truly wear this belt dressed up or down. Whether you want to wear it belted with a dress, a skirt, jeans, shorts, wide leg pants, you have so many options! Here is a roundup of a few more outfits I’ve styled with my GG belts to give you ideas of the variety of looks you can create.
I know this an investment and I hope this was helpful in your decision whether it’s to buy one or hold off a while longer. Let me know if you still have any questions that I might have left out in this post. Have a great day! 🙂
xo, Jaime
thomas vo says
Hi Jamie,
Christmas is coming up and I was thinking of getting your opinion on some of the clothing you wear shown on here.
Where is your white suit jacket, white one piece, and singlet from if I may ask as they are very nice !
Kind Regards
Thomas
TheRealFashionista says
Hi ! The white romper is sold out, but here are the links to the others:
White blazer – https://rstyle.me/+QOyYXppjAYKTR-4CN9ocYQ
White cami – https://rstyle.me/+-0icAp6G6tCAiLUNuKoXKQ
Let me know if you need any other links !
Elle says
Hey Jamie!
Where did you get your green floral skirt and the white blazer you wore with the beaded pearl sandals?
Love your blog!
TheRealFashionista says
Thank you ! They are actually pants 😍 here is the link- https://rstyle.me/cz-n/dqpsytbdtaf
The white blazer is old h&m so it’s no longer in stock 🙁
Kat says
Can you share the link to the leopard shirt dress?
TheRealFashionista says
Yes ! Here it is – https://rstyle.me/cz-n/d6z9eabdtaf
Sheryl says
I love your necklaces!! Are they all connected? It looks like you have 3
Could you send me a link??
TheRealFashionista says
Hi Sheryl ! No they are all separate, which one were you wanting links for? I have a blog post with my layering necklaces linked that might be easier to find the one you’re looking for 😊 https://therealfashionista.com/fashion/dainty-gold-necklace-layering/
Ashley says
Who makes the white high neck lace tank? 😍😍
TheRealFashionista says
Amazon !! 🥰 https://rstyle.me/+tWfep5QVqm4HZFfZ2fss8A
Kelly says
Hi there,
Just love the long sleeved floral dress, with yellow flowers where abouts was that from? Thanks!
TheRealFashionista says
It’s from Free People!
https://rstyle.me/+EMovZ9SijHm4RBBWXpVtOw
Carol Jones says
I love the way you’re straight to the important points and show us examples thru photos. Short and simple. Now I have a more personal question. I’m a woman of a mature age (60 +) who still dress fashionable yet appropriate. I’ve been eyeing and wanting a Gucci belt about 4 years now. Almost to the point of purchasing. I am slim like yourself but due to age my stomach is no longer nice and flat like yours. I do have a small gut. That’s the one thing holding me back. Will it spoil the look of the Gucci belt? Anyway of getting around it? No pun intended 😊
TheRealFashionista says
I am of the belief that anyone should wear anything they love! If you want to try a Gucci belt, I say go for it 🙂
Julie says
I can’t wait for mine to arrive.I bought it from richardspauls online has anyone heard of them b4.
Ph says
We’re you happy with it they are cheap on here wondering about authenticity
Ethan says
Did it come? Was it real?