The brown leather belt in a braided look can be worn very well by both (fashion-conscious) men and women. The leather has a smooth, shiny surface and is open on the underside. Due to the shiny surface, the belt tends to be prone to breakage in the material. It smells a bit cheap, but the smell will go away over time. I like the antique silver clasp, but antique bronze would have gone a little better with the brown tone of the belt.