Buckle up: The best belts for women
From work to weekend, there’s a belt for every occasion
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Belts are big news. And this season, it’s all about going bold and making a statement. Once a practical accessory to keep your trousers in place or cinch you in at the waist, belts are now going far beyond mere functionality. They can be one of the hardest working items in your wardrobe, taking an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary; elevating, finessing and raising your style game with one simple touch.
If you’re an avid follower of the latest fashion trends, you’ll have seen belts taking over the AW25 runways. Gucci, Zimmermann and Dries Van Noten showed there’s no holding back when it comes to size; in fact, the bigger the better. Jil Sander, Michael Kors and Louis Vuitton, meanwhile, highlighted the humble belt’s maximalist potential, with chunky, wide profile styles appearing knotted, buckled or left long and swaying. Elsewhere, Christopher Esber and Schiaparelli showed layered, stacked looks and Simone Rocha opted for chains, charms and padlocks in the romantic style she does best.
How to style them now? Take your cues from the runway and wear to work with tailoring, at the weekend with jeans and a tee, or on top of your LBD for date night. Shop our pick of this season’s best below.
Jil Sander leather belt
Spotted on the AW25 runway, copy Jil Sander’s catwalk look and style any autumnal outfit with this versatile slim black number, best worn buckled at the waist and left long.
Déhanche Hollyhock suede belt
A favourite among It girls, including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and influencer Arielle Charnas, Déhanche launched in 2022 and has fast become the accessory brand to watch. Its signature Hollyhock belt comes in chocolate brown suede with silver hardware for AW25, perfect for adding a soft edge to the modern woman’s wardrobe.
Mother Jewelry Box belt
Taken from the lauded denim brand’s first belt collection, this gemstone-inspired design is the perfect piece for instantly dressing up your favourite jeans. Wear with simple block colours and let it be the star of the show.
Simone Rocha embellished belt
Striking the balance between elegant and edgy, Simone Rocha’s belt is adorned with pearls, a chain and a bow to take a simple style to something far more chic. We’ll be wearing ours with black tailoring and killer heels for a romantic, feminine aesthetic, sprinkled with a little rock chick fun.
J&M Davidson Disk buckle belt
For something daring but timeless, J&M Davidson now offers its best-selling belt in a fabulous leopard print. A simple slim profile, make it your go-to accessory for adding interest to your autumnal ensembles.
CHLOÉ Leather belt
As seen on model Maya Wigram when she opened the house’s AW25 runway show in Paris, run, don’t walk to get your hands (or waist) on Chloé’s chunky leather belt. Featuring a striking oversized gold-tone buckle and ring, wear with neutrals and monochromes for that boho appeal.
Alaïa wide-panelled leather belt
Accentuate your waist in this corset-like, wide-panelled belt from Alaïa. Made from a deep brown suede and cut into a V-shape at the front with a single-prong buckle, wear over a dress or blazer for a sculpted silhouette that is simultaneously dramatic and feminine.
Vivienne Westwood stud leather belt
Grungy and gothic, Vivienne Westwood’s studded belt will instantly turn up the drama. Adding an ever-so-slightly rebellious edge, wear with slick tailored trousers for work, or denim at the weekend for some off-duty street style.
Khaite Dome suede belt
More understated but no less effective, Khaite’s beige Dome belt will bring a quiet sense of luxury and easy elegance to your accessories game. The slim profile, designed from a super soft suede and finished with a polished gold-tone buckle, featured heavily across the fashion house’s AW25 collection. Versatile and inherently chic, it’s not hard to see why.
La DoubleJ embellished belt
Trust the maximalists at La DoubleJ to create a standout statement belt for the new season. Crafted from stretchy cotton and featuring a bold, hanging medallion at the centre, wear to cinch you in at the waist, elevate your outfit and show off the brand’s free-spirited vibe.
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