How to wear a belt to elevate every outfit
A belt styling guide: which trendy models to choose and outfits to replicate.
High-waisted, low-waisted, or mid-rise?
There is no longer a single answer, as the trend caters to different style and personality needs. But on one point, fashionistas have no doubt: the belt is the must-have accessory of 2024 because it allows you to personalize every look, elevating your style with a small element (which, as we will see, won't always be so discreet).
Whether paired with pants for a business meeting, or with frayed shorts for weekend getaways, adding a belt helps re-imagine even the most classic and simple outfits. Even when it comes to jeans: a leather model will make you look casual, while a black leather belt, more minimal and contemporary, will elevate your look.
Discover below the fashion ideas to wear it with style.
How to pair a belt with a jacket
Let's start with the most unusual combination that has gone viral on international runways and street style: cinching a loose jacket (which is no longer so trendy) with a belt at the waist. It can be a cord, a thin leather strap, or even a pair of belts for an 'alternative corset' effect.
How to wear a belt over a dress
A fashion combo that works in summer when you wear loose, airy dresses but want to slim your figure, so you cinch the waist with a belt. But that's not the only option, as a tone-on-tone belt works well for turning this functional element into a decorative detail on straight-cut dresses. If the dress is very simple, you can even dare with a corset belt that draws attention to the silhouette.
Long shirt with a belt outfit
Ever thought of going out with just a shirt? Of course, you need to consider wide and long models, so you can transform the 'top' piece into a unique item. To avoid a loungewear effect, pair it with a well-structured leather belt to play with the contrasts of the materials you're wearing. In this case, you can also try a belt that rests on the hips to create a slight volume, thus creating a 'fake low waist.'
Waist belt outfit: skirt and pants
Cinching the waist is the most well-known styling trick to refine the silhouette, but the real dilemma is how to choose the belt. 'Strip' models, or thin belts, are fashionable now and are liked because they are super versatile: you wear them with a blazer or around the waist of elegant skirts and pants. They are suitable for a petite figure because they don't weigh down the image. On the other hand, tall individuals can dare with jewel belts, perhaps with important buckles, even borrowed from the Texan world (a big trend for summer 2024). In this case, we recommend an eccentric accessory to wear over a total block outfit. Daring, but not too much, to stay chic.
