We’ve got the standard smooth leather belt, a patterned option and even an octagon shaped buckle – now add the braided belt to the collection for texture. Whether it’s thick or thin, it’s a bit preppy but not dressy. The only thing we say nay to are two-colored braided belts. Check out the solid colored finds …

American Living brown braided leather belt on sale for $17.99 (originally $30) from JCPenney.

Roundtree & Yorke brown leather braided belt with brass buckle from Dillard’s, $32.

Polo Ralph Lauren’s black braided belt has a nickel buckle and the brown leather has brass from Bloomingdale’s, $65.

John W. Nordstrom’s black braided leather belt is on sale for $33.90 (originally $69.50).

Stafford leather braided belts with metal buckle range from $20 to $28 from JCPenney.