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.

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The Backflip

Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

On Palermo: Topshop shirt; Black Orchid skirt.

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Photo: Zac Wolf

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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.

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

Photo: Zac Wolf

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

Photo: Zac Wolf

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Step 4. Pull it down to the desired length.

Photo: Zac Wolf

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Voila!

Photo: Zac Wolf

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The Knot

Photo: Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images

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

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Photo: Zac Wolf

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Step 1: Wrap a belt around your waist.

Photo: Zac Wolf

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

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Step 2: Tie the belt in a knot.

Photo: Zac Wolf

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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.

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Voila!

Photo: Zac Wolf

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The Pretzel

Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage

On Palermo: Marchesa dress; Max & Co belt.

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Photo: Zac Wolf

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Step 1: Wrap a belt around your waist.

Photo: Zac Wolf

The ideal belt is skinny and long.

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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.

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

Photo: Zac Wolf

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

Photo: Zac Wolf

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

Photo: Zac Wolf

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

Photo: Zac Wolf

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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

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Voila!

Photo: Zac Wolf

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Shop Our Belt Picks:

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

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

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Cedric Charlier Suede Belt ~~$245~~ $0

Cedric Charlier Suede Belt ($245) in Blue

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Everlane The High-Low Belt ~~$40~~ $0

Everlane The High-Low Belt ($40) in Brown

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LOFT Haircalf Skinny Belt ~~$35~~ $0

LOFT Haircalf Skinny Belt ($35) in Yellow

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Club Monaco Shiloh Belt $99

Club Monaco Shiloh Belt ($99)

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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

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Linea Pelle Sullivan Hip Belt ~~$121~~ $0

Linea Pelle Sullivan Hip Belt ($121) in Oxblood

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ASOS Tipped Loop Boyfriend Waist And Hip Belt $19

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

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Madewell Paintsripe Belt ~~$30~~ $0

Madewell Paintsripe Belt ($30) in Dark Cabernet

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Pieces Sen Leather Waist Belt ~~$13~~ $0

Pieces Sen Leather Waist Belt ($13) in Nude

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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!