A great belt has the power to transform an outfit. Add a luxe leather band with a sculptural buckle to a pair of jeans and a T-shirt and you’ve just taken things up a few notches. Throw a chain over the waist of a a chic slip dress and you’ve got yourself a gown. They add definition to the waist, a bit of color and shine, and a focal point for your whole look. There’s no shortage of classic options to invest in right now: Saint Laurent, Toteme and Maryam Nassir Zadeh have all put their subtle spin on timeless styles with minimal but intriguing details. Loking for something with a bit more personality? Bottega Veneta and Kenzo have both gone big on buckles in their own ways. If you need to add a little extra storage to your looks, Spanish brands Gimaguas and Paloma Wool are offering chic takes on the utility belt. And for the astrology obsessive in your life, there’s even an Elsa Peretti designed clasp for every star sign on a fresh line of belts from Tiffany and Co. Shop all of our top picks of the season below.
Minimalist
Saint Laurent Leather Belt
Net-a-Porter
Miu Miu Leather Belt
Miu Miu
Maryam Nassir Zadeh Black Vetiver Belt
Bona Drag Boutique
Prada Leather Belt
Prada
Toteme Leather Belt
Net-a-Porter
Buckle Up
Bottega Veneta Drop Belt
Bottega Veneta
Coperni Buckled Fastened Belt
Cettire
Eytys Zane Belt
Eytys
Kenzo Leather Logo Buckle Belt
Farfetch
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Taurus Belt Buckle
Tiffany & Co.
Classic With a Twist
Acne Studios Standard Belt
FWRD
Our Legacy Star Fall Studded Leather Belt
Mytheresa
Diesel Oval-Buckle Belt
Farfetch
The Row Effi Leather Belt
Luisaviaroma
R. Turbow Leather Belt
Judi Rosen New York
Chain
Blumarine Metal Belt with Butterflies
Blumarine
Chanel Belt
Chanel
Gucci Logo Chain Belt
Luisaviaroma
Jacquemus Chain Link Belt
Cettire
Rabanne 1969 Shiny Belt
Luisaviaroma
Not Your Average
Balenciaga Le Cagole Embellished Crinkled-Leather Belt