Belts
Apr 7, 2018

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

by Anna LaPlaca

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 spring 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.

A grunge-inspired grommeted belt is the perfect addition to vintage jeans.

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Leather Belt With Chain Set

Available in sizes XS to L.

A metallic belt pops against neutral tones.

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Collage Vintage

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Available in one size.

Cinch a longer belt over your blazer for a street style–inspired touch.

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The Style Stalker

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American Eagle Outfitters

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Break up an all-white look with a classic black leather belt.

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Collage Vintage

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Crocodile effect belt

Violeta by Mango

Crocodile Effect Belt

Available in sizes S to XL.

Opt for a belt with tough hardware to create an interesting contrast against a lace dress.

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ASOS CURVE Chain & Ring Detail Waist & Hip Belt

Chain & Ring Detail Waist & Hip Belt

Available in sizes 16 to 26.

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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Asher Double Waist Chain Belt

Available in one size.

Thanks to Off-White, belts that remind us of a car seatbelt are "in." Wear yours with utility pants.

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Canvas-jacquard Belt

Canvas-Jacquard Belt

Available in one size.

A dazzling belt deserves an equally eye-catching outfit.

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Collage Vintage

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Full Mesh Western Belt

Full Mesh Western Belt

Available in sizes XS to L.

With classic pieces, opt for a vintage-inspired belt design.

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Oval Ring Leather Belt

Maison Vaincourt

Oval Ring Leather Belt

Available in sizes 70 to 80cm.

Fact: You can never go wrong with a bold black belt.

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Collage Vintage

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Ana belt

Available in sizes S to L.

A simple brown leather belt grounds a flowing patterned dress.

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Collage Vintage

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Medium Perfect Leather Belt

Available in sizes XS to L.

A black leather belt pulls a jumpsuit outfit together.

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Reversible Leather Belt

Salvatore Ferragamo

Reversible Leather Belt

Available in sizes 32 to 46.

Fashion people are opting for an extra-long belt right now.

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work belt

Available in one size.

Over a duster jacket, a textured belt gives shape to the look.

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Mason Woven Belt

Mason Woven Belt

Available in sizes S to L.

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

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Collage Vintage

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Triangle-buckle skinny leather belt

Triangle-Buckle Skinny Leather Belt

Available in sizes 65 to 100.

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