Nov 6, 2014

A Step-By-Step Guide to Tying Your Belt Like Olivia Palermo

by Kat Collings

Is Olivia Palermo the queen of accessorizing? All signs point to yes: She already has successful shoe and sunglasses collaborations, and lately, we’ve been especially impressed with her belt game. The self-declared owner of “endless skinny belts” inspired today’s tutorial on three stylish ways to wear your favorite cinchers.

Scroll down for step-by-step instructions (and handy GIFs!) on how to get Palermo’s top three belt looks.

The Backflip

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Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

On Palermo: Topshop shirt; Black Orchid skirt.

Step 1: Wrap a belt around your waist.

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Zac Wolf

We love woven belts for this look, so you aren’t limited by punched holes and can get the perfect fit.

Step 2: Put on the belt like you would normally.

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Zac Wolf

Step 3. Take the tail end, loop it across the belt buckle, and tuck it behind the belt.

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Zac Wolf

Step 4. Pull it down to the desired length.

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Zac Wolf

Voila!

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Zac Wolf

The Knot

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Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images

On Palermo: Burberry dress; Schutz heels; Carolina Herrera scarf; Max & Co Belt.

Step 1: Wrap a belt around your waist.

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Zac Wolf

The ideal belt for this look is long and made of supple leather.

Step 2: Tie the belt in a knot.

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Zac Wolf

Step 3: Pull it tight.

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Zac Wolf

We like how the belt looks hanging loose, but you can also tuck the ends into your belt like Palermo.

Voila!

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Zac Wolf

The Pretzel

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Mike Marsland/WireImage

On Palermo: Marchesa dress; Max & Co belt.

Step 1: Wrap a belt around your waist.

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Zac Wolf

The ideal belt is skinny and long.

Step 2: Put the belt on normally.

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Zac Wolf

Tip: Don’t put the buckle through one of the punched holes, so you can get a tight fit around your waist.

Step 3: Take the tail end and loop it toward you.

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Zac Wolf

Step 4: Slip it underneath the belt, just to the left of your buckle.

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Zac Wolf

Step 5: Pull the tail down so a small bow forms.

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Zac Wolf

Step 6: Take the tail end and loop it up toward you, like in step 3.

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Zac Wolf

Step 7: Feed the tail end in between the buckle and your first loop, and adjust the bows so they look symmetrical.

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Zac Wolf

Voila!

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Zac Wolf

Shop Our Belt Picks:

B-Low The Belt Ribbon Belt ~~( $98)~~ $0

B-Low The Belt Ribbon Belt ($98) in Brandy

Maison Boinet Skinny Belt With Gold Buckle ~~( $100)~~ $0

Maison Boinet Skinny Belt With Gold Buckle ($100) in Flesh

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