Nick Hems - Brand Fashion Stylist Empire Belt Review

“The fact that Empire belts cater for fluctuating waistlines without someone having to go up a whole buckle size is a convenient thing, as it can make people feel more confident and comfortable with themselves alone, so that factor is a really positive one”

Can you really be ‘impressed’ by a belt?

“As I have discovered, yes you can! I had never owned a ratchet belt before, but because it was different and I like different, I decided to see for myself after seeing a lot of positive reviews for them online. I went for quite a minimalist look, more classic than street, as I wanted it to be as versatile as possible. After adjusting it to size which was very quick (something you do just once after purchasing), I put it on and it just felt like any other belt in my collection. The big difference was though I didn’t have to think about what hole I would use or whether it would be very fitted today or a bit loose, it just fitted perfectly. With belts it’s simple, you either go for comfort or style, so you’re either not bothered by the looks or you are. The best way to some up the Empire Belt I have is, it actually does both, it looks really nice if ‘on display’ and the one thing which is for certain is that it will always be a perfect fit. It’s the kind of thing you buy and wonder why you didn’t earlier, or wish you’d have thought of it. Footnote, if you are someone that goes to the toilet a lot after a few drinks and cherishes every second of a night out, you’ll save seconds on each urinal visit as it is faster to unload and load again.

It’s an investment you can’t regret.”

-Nick Hems