Layer Like a Pro: The Belt Trend You Need Now

Buckle up—if you’ve looked at recent runway shows or are prepping for the Cowboy Carter tour, or even if you’re just mourning Brat summer, you might have noticed that there’s a common (leather) thread: belts. From Jennie’s stacked red-belt look and Charli’s chains at Coachella to layered looks on the Schiaparelli, Miu Miu, and Vaquera runways, belts are the unlikely statement accessory of the season. Heck, Hodakova made a whole dress (or two, or three) out of nothing but belts for its spring and fall runway showings. That’s right, this trend transcends seasons.

À la Schiaparelli or Miu Miu, our favorite way to wear is a curated stack. Think of how you might style layered necklaces or a wrist full of bracelets, charms, or watches. Apply your own layering preferences to leather or chain belts and you’ve got a statement waist, right there. You can go snatched with a high-waisted moment on well-fitted jeans or go casually cool with a lower-falling belt over an easy slip dress.

Stacked or solo, belts add a finishing touch to any look. So whether you’re after a minimalist clean line or you’re brave enough to go for a big statement buckle—or lots of statement buckles stacked together—one thing is clear: belts are back, baby. Shop our favorites to stack and style, below.