I have been wearing a 1 3/4" dark brown shark skin covered leather gun belt almost every day since August of 2009. David Galloway at Little Bear Holsters built this belt for me when he was still in business in Florida. This belt looks new and I can wear it dressed up or just in jeans.
Okay, it was not cheap at $95.00 however, with horse hide for the base/ inside, the belt shows no wear.
Being a 1/4" thick, I do not think this belt will ever bend or fold over.
One belt serves me instead of investing into two belts.
So I guess what I am saying is to look at exotic leathers from holster makers before choosing your belt.
JBPDXOR