It was 1959 when the first modern three-point belt made its way into vehicles, ... but that so-called "CIR-Griswold Restraint" left the buckle in the middle.

While belt buckles had a bright, ... For those who like a traditional look but welcome modern convenience, you can even buy hole-less belts that tighten with a hidden mechanism behind the buckle.

At times I see pictures of men wearing their belts with the buckle well off-center. Elvis did this, among others. I have worn my belt like this for about ten years, often to the derision of friends.