Gucci belt - matte or shiny?

[SunshineOverStress]

So I know this isn’t to everyone’s taste but I have got a Gucci belt but I ordered two, one matte one shiny, and I am so stuck on which one to keep!! I have had such mixed opinions, the matte one looks more classy and would probably go with more but the shiny one definitely stands out more but I’m also worried if it would scratch more? But the shiny one was also only released last year.
I’m 29 if that makes any difference

www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/men/accessories-for-men/belts-for-men/casual-belts-for-men/gg-marmont-leather-belt-with-shiny-buckle-p-4068310YA0G1000

www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/women/accessories-for-women/belts-for-women/wide-belts-for-women/wide-leather-belt-with-double-g-buckle-p-400593AP00T1000

[Sparklyring]

Not my taste but the matt looks more expensive than the shiny one.

[AvoidingRealHumans]

Another vote for matte

[Lily193]

Matte.

[SunshineOverStress]

This is them in real life

[Takethewinefromtheswine]

I'm not sure either could be described as 'classy' but the matte looks nicer, though in your photos they do look very similar to me.

[wirldsgonemad]

Did you really pay £330 for a belt??

[oOmuffin]

Shiny. To me the matte one looks a bit plasticy for some reason.

[AlexisIsMySpiritAnimal]

Shiny is the one for me ❤️

[lalafafa]

shiny, matt looks cheap

[Aoki]

For £330 neither. That model wearing it looks like they’ve had a hard paper round as well.

[AlexisIsMySpiritAnimal]

@Aoki

For £330 neither. That model wearing it looks like they’ve had a hard paper round as well.

Take your judgy shite elsewhere, this isn't aibu!

[ThistleWitch]

what will you wear them with?

[SunshineOverStress]

Thank you for the replies so far!

No I didn’t spend £330 on a belt, my lovely boyfriend did

I would wear it with jeans, and wear it round my waist over dresses

[CottonSock]

It's an expensive belt. Therefore a statement.. so, I'd go for shiny.

[Aoki]

@AlexisIsMySpiritAnimal
I’ll post wherever I like, thank you very much .

[Aoki]

@SunshineOverStress

Thank you for the replies so far!

No I didn’t spend £330 on a belt, my lovely boyfriend did

I would wear it with jeans, and wear it round my waist over dresses

I was going to suggest if you’re going to spend £330 on a belt, could you find another designer? Those ones just don’t look worth that amount and the Gucci Buckle is hideous.

[AvoidingRealHumans]

God some people who have commented on here are awful.
Op didn't ask if it was to our taste but if we preferred matte or shiny.
Those belts are very fashionable at the moment but obviously won't appeal to everyone.

[PeanutButterFalcon]

Shiny

[kittykat35]

OP I have the Matt one and I love it!! Goes with everything!!enjoy!!

[MrsHuntGeneNotJeremyObviously]

Shiny. If you are going to wear it, then own it and go bold!

[onIRNBRU]

Matte for me too.

[WinterRose92]

I prefer the matte one but both are lovely!

[Readysteadife]

I like the matt

[FeelinSpendy]

I feel like the matte one is more ‘casual’ and the shiny is more ‘dressy’. Matte would be better for daywear whereas the shiny is better for a meal out or something. So I think it depends whether you’re more likely to wear daytime or evening.
Also, depends on what other belts you have and wear - is there a gap in your wardrobe that this will fill?

[throwaway100000]

I preempted some of the ridiculous comments from the title 🙄

I bought myself this belt last year, as a treat to myself to mark my first graduate job! It definitely takes an outfit to the next level, however I would say it’s overdone at this point. I wouldn’t buy it now, personally.

I think keep the shiny version as the matte buckle looks worn out/unpolished as opposed to having that aesthetic on purpose. I actually sent my belt back to Gucci initially as it looked unpolished like that on arrival, where they replaced it.

I don’t think the matte looks more classy at all. No one irl would notice the difference between the two, they stand out equally. The shine has never been a problem for me.