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
