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
Miu Miu Leather Belt
Maryam Nassir Zadeh Black Vetiver Belt
Prada Leather Belt
Toteme Leather Belt
Buckle Up
Bottega Veneta Drop Belt
Coperni Buckled Fastened Belt
Eytys Zane Belt
Kenzo Leather Logo Buckle Belt
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Taurus Belt Buckle
Classic With a Twist
Acne Studios Standard Belt
Our Legacy Star Fall Studded Leather Belt
Diesel Oval-Buckle Belt
The Row Effi Leather Belt
R. Turbow Leather Belt
Chain
Blumarine Metal Belt with Butterflies
Chanel Belt
Gucci Logo Chain Belt
Jacquemus Chain Link Belt
Rabanne 1969 Shiny Belt
Not Your Average
Balenciaga Le Cagole Embellished Crinkled-Leather Belt
Banana Republic Ravello Embossed Leather Belt
Gimaguas Rino Belt
Paloma Wool Nelson Suede Belt
Santangelo Rane Supreme Belt
