I don't like it in a belt... it looks too much like Christmas to me. I would avoid red/green combos in general, especially between October and Dec 10-ish and Dec 27-February: you'll look a little like you are early or late for Christmas. Also, I have seen lots of "knockoffs" of similar stuff used to strap down cheap suitcases. That strap's my least favorite thing about Gucci, TBH.