These Instantly Flattering Outfits Involve Just One Key Accessory
Of all the accessories you can throw on to elevate a look, a belt is by far the one piece that does the trick every time. You can tie the waist-defining accessory over dresses and jackets alike. And fashion girls are giving us all the inspiration we need to start wearing a statement belt ASAP, whether it's a bold, embellished piece or one that can be worn over a bulky winter jacket. Click through to see the flattering outfits that have us reimagining our belt collection.
The one trick to make even the most bundled of winter outfits figure-flattering? Tie a wide waist belt over your jacket or coat.
Fashion girls are wearing their belts in dramatic, elongated lengths.
Opt for a belt with metal grommets for an edgy touch.
Pair a wild-printed belt with a minimal outfit.
Don't let a voluminous winter coat overwhelm your shape—just throw on a cool belt over your outerwear.
Pro tip: Match the hardware on your belt with the rest of your accessories.
All the street style stars will be wearing their Off-White belts like this.
Sometimes the prettiest statement belts live at a vintage store (or in the back of your grandmother's closet).
The statement-making accessory of 2017? Belts that double as bags.
Pay attention to the details—a coordinating belt-and-shoe situation is a subtle way to tie your whole look together.
Wearing a dress over pants is made so much chicer with the addition of a fun belt.
Cinch your coziest knits and create a super-flattering silhouette.
We never thought we'd say this, but this belt is the key to this look.
A genius way to style your cocktail dresses during the day is layered over a long-sleeve shirt and cinched at the waist with a cool statement-making belt.
Add a simple yet elevated touch to floaty summer dresses and sandals.
And now, shop outfit-making belts here.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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