Thanks Sarah! I linked to the German website because I couldn't find the right word for it in English, I thought maybe you knew what I meant that way.

Thanks Aida! That makes sense about lighter bands in spring and summer and darker in winter. I'm still hesitating about the cream band, I realize that it would look good, but I don't think it would be very 'me'. I definitely like the first tan band a lot, but it doesn't come in a shorter length (I think it would be longer than the black one that came with it). I don't have a wide cream belt, but I think your outfit idea looks fantastic! I'll keep that in mind in case I see a fab one the next time I'm shopping. I have one additional wide belt, the cognac colored one I wore over it in the first thread. I also liked this combination a lot!

Manidipa, I like the second purple too, better than the teal/blue I think. The leather of the second tan looks a bit like my everyday satchel, I think. I'm going to go and have a look at the departement store today to see if they have something I like and maybe I can do a direct comparison then. If not I'll probably order one of the online ones this evening.