But despite how common belts are, there are still so many questions regarding the ins and outs of wearing one for fashion ...

First and foremost: a belt should hold up your pants. We know this ... attention to your belts that you do every other piece of clothing in your closet. So to help you do just that, we went ...

Go casual with a plaid or cargo style, or dress up your pants with a herringbone or bouclé ... If you prefer a cinched-in waist, add a belt or tie a corner of your shirt at the hip.