As a general rule, your belt should match your shoes in colour and finish, so brown shoes pair with a brown belt and black shoes with black, keeping the look coordinated. Leather finishes should be similar too, making it a simple, classic guideline. Connor offers belts in core brown and black to match your footwear.

A belt fastens trousers at the waist and is the everyday standard, while braces, or suspenders, hang over the shoulders to hold trousers up, offering a classic, formal look often worn with suits. You shouldn't wear both at once. Connor offers belts for everyday wear and braces for formal occasions.

Choose a belt one to two sizes larger than your trouser waist, or measure an existing belt from the buckle to the hole you use. The end should sit through the first or second loop when fastened, so avoid extremes. Connor lists clear sizing on its belts to help you get the right fit.

Yes, braces are a classic formal choice with a suit, especially three-piece or dressier styles, giving a polished, vintage-inspired look. Button-style braces are smarter than clip-ons, and you shouldn't wear them with a belt, so keep colours coordinated. Connor offers braces suited to suiting and formal occasion dressing.

A mid-brown leather belt is the most versatile, pairing with chinos, jeans and most casual and smart-casual outfits, while a black belt covers formal wear and black shoes. Owning both covers nearly every look, and you should match the belt to your shoes. Connor's belt range includes versatile brown and black leather styles.