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

Photo:

Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

On Palermo: Topshop shirt; Black Orchid skirt.

Photo:

Zac Wolf
Step 1: Wrap a belt around your waist.

Photo:

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.

Photo:

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

Photo:

Zac Wolf
Step 4. Pull it down to the desired length.

Photo:

Zac Wolf
Voila!

Photo:

Zac Wolf
The Knot

Photo:

Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images

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

Photo:

Zac Wolf
Step 1: Wrap a belt around your waist.

Photo:

Zac Wolf

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

Step 2: Tie the belt in a knot.

Photo:

Zac Wolf
Step 3: Pull it tight.

Photo:

Zac Wolf

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

Voila!

Photo:

Zac Wolf
The Pretzel

Photo:

Mike Marsland/WireImage

On Palermo: Marchesa dress; Max & Co belt.

Photo:

Zac Wolf
Step 1: Wrap a belt around your waist.

Photo:

Zac Wolf

The ideal belt is skinny and long.

Step 2: Put the belt on normally.

Photo:

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.

Photo:

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

Photo:

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

Photo:

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

Photo:

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

Photo:

Zac Wolf
Voila!

Photo:

Zac Wolf
Shop Our Belt Picks:
Shop
B-Low The Belt Ribbon Belt ( $98) $0

B-Low The Belt Ribbon Belt ($98) in Brandy
Shop
Cedric Charlier Suede Belt ( $245) $0

Cedric Charlier Suede Belt ($245) in Blue
Shop
Everlane The High-Low Belt ( $40) $0

Everlane The High-Low Belt ($40) in Brown
Shop
LOFT Haircalf Skinny Belt ( $35) $0

LOFT Haircalf Skinny Belt ($35) in Yellow
Shop
Club Monaco Shiloh Belt ($99)

Club Monaco Shiloh Belt ($99)

Shop
Etoile Isabel Marant Uden Woven Linen-Blend Belt ( $80) $0

Etoile Isabel Marant Uden Woven Linen-Blend Belt ($80) in Midnight Blue, Charcoal, and Dark Green
Shop
Linea Pelle Sullivan Hip Belt ( $121) $0

Linea Pelle Sullivan Hip Belt ($121) in Oxblood
Shop
ASOS Tipped Loop Boyfriend Waist And Hip Belt ($19)

ASOS Tipped Loop Boyfriend Waist And Hip Belt ($19)

Shop
Madewell Paintsripe Belt ( $30) $0

Madewell Paintsripe Belt ($30) in Dark Cabernet
Shop
Pieces Sen Leather Waist Belt ( $13) $0

Pieces Sen Leather Waist Belt ($13) in Nude
Shop
Maison Boinet Skinny Belt With Gold Buckle ( $100) $0

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

What other style tricks would you like to see a GIF of? Let us know in the comments below!

© 2019 Clique Brands Inc.