Why wear one belt when you could wear two (or three) instead? Statement belts are back for autumn and the style set is opting for a maximalist approach. From chunky belts with matching hardware worn low across the hips to a more mismatched approach of clashing colours and textures that cinch in boxy blazers, belts are no longer just functional accessories – they’re the focal point. With endless ways to style, the only rule this season? More is definitely more. Read on for our editor-approved guide to the season’s must-have statement belts.
Chunky cinching
Ground your “stack” with an oversized belt as your base. Opt for a minimalist approach with the St Agni Wide Utility Belt or play with texture and flashy hardware by selecting a maximalist style like the Zara Studded Animal Print Leather Corset Belt.
Statement hardware
Follow up with by layering with a thinner style that lets the hardware do the talking. We suggest selecting a style with asymmetric detailing like the Brie Leon Leandra Belt or spotlighting your luxury label of choice with the Loewe Leather Waist Belt or Gucci GG Marmont Leather Belt.
Outside the box
Put the finishing touch on your look with a style that’s a little out of the box. Our top picks? The impossibly chic Harris Tapper Orchid Belt or the Jasmin Sparrow Mother of Pearl Braided Belt. If you’re still unsure how to perfect your layered belt look – let Wynn Hamlyn do the hard work for you with the Triple Belt in black.
