Being around affluent people daily... those that buy designer brand clothes don't just buy a belt, in fact I don't think they'd be caught dead ONLY buying a Gucci belt, that means you're rather broke.
They buy multiple outfits, they buy the accessories, they buy the gloves and the hats and the shoes... just buying a belt isn't an upgrade, you're needlessly spending money for something that will not make a bit of difference to your life.
Sure you may like it, but in the end it's a 3 foot long piece of leather and a bit of metal, I can think of a lot better things to spend $250 bucks on, like taking a gal out to eat a super nice restaurant, promised to get you further in to the night with her than some Gucci belt she won't even notice.
Either way, I need to go pick up my Canali suit... I've a funeral to attend tomorrow.