How to Style a Belt This Winter

Belts are definitely having a moment, and we couldn’t be happier: Adding a belt is the easiest way to give new life to your outfits when winter wardrobe malaise creeps in. (And the best belts will work over multiple outfits.) Whether you prefer a slim belt to pull an outfit together subtly or a major corset-style belt that demands attention, you’ll have plenty to choose from this season. Review the photos below for major style inspo.

A thick chain belt gives a boxy winter coat shape—and a little glamour. Extra points if your belt matches your Friday night boots.

Yes, Priyanka’s wearing sandals here, but imagine some knee-high boots and run with the idea that a thick leather belt can ground floaty summer florals perfectly for winter.

As part of a very 2019 monochromatic outfit, a bedazzled, ’00s-inspired statement belt has worked its way back in our favor. Between appointments, a bold jacket frames the outfit (and the belt) perfectly.

When the February closet doldrums set in, the corset belt you bought last spring plus fall’s boiler suit equals a whole new look.

It’s all in the details: Every element of Olivia Palermo’s look adds a layer of flair, including a belt she could have picked up yesterday in SoHo or swiped from her grandmother’s closet. (The best belts to invest in are those you’ll wear forever.)

For a fresh take on a classic skirt suit, look for one with a belted slim-cut double-breasted blazer. (Or style a belt over a blazer you already own.) An array of necklaces—from the delicate beads you bought at a beach surf shop to a “borrowed this from Kanye”–thick chain—make the timeless outfit look totally modern.

If you can’t decide which style you love most, don’t forget to keep your search broad: Sometimes the best belts are hiding in the men’s department. Also consider a belt bag, which gives you the outfit update and lets you go hands-free.

Originally Appeared on Glamour