And Now, How to Wear a Belt With Everything You Own

Let's face it, belts are pretty underappreciated when it comes to accessories. They usually come second to pretty much every other accessory in our closets. But today we're proving just how much of an impact a belt can make in your overall look. Whether it's a classic leather one to tie the whole look together or a trend-informed chain belt, we're breaking down the best way to wear each kind of belt you might encounter this spring.

Scroll through to see which autumn outfits look seriously perfect with the addition of a belt and then shop the same styles to get the look. Consider how to wear a belt with everything you own no longer a mystery.

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A grunge-inspired grommeted belt is the perfect addition to vintage jeans.
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A metallic belt pops against neutral tones.
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Cinch a longer belt over your blazer for a street style–inspired touch.
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Break up an all-white look with a classic black leather belt.
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Opt for a belt with tough hardware to create an interesting contrast against a lace dress.
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Chain belts are having a moment right now—use yours to play up the grunge element of red plaid and vinyl pieces.
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Thanks to Off-White, belts that remind us of a car seatbelt are "in." Wear yours with utility pants.
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A dazzling belt deserves an equally eye-catching outfit.
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With classic pieces, opt for a vintage-inspired belt design.
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Fact: You can never go wrong with a bold black belt.
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A simple brown leather belt grounds a flowing patterned dress.
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A black leather belt pulls a jumpsuit outfit together.
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Fashion people are opting for an extra-long belt right now.
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Over a duster jacket, a textured belt gives shape to the look.

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When it comes to the classics, you can't go wrong with a black belt and gold hardware.
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Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.