The 17 Best Designer Belts to Stylishly Define Your Waist

Read on for the best design belts to shop right now.

Here, you’ll find our list of best designer belts available as well as styling advice from lifestyle expert Preston Konrad .

Be it a corset-like cincher or a thin version for a finishing touch, belts are more than capable of making impactful changes to the ensembles you love. And like any cult accessory, designer brands provide benefits, from great quality to timelessness. So, we took it upon ourselves to curate the best belts from the most popular and reputable brands.

Best Overall

Loewe Anagram Belt in Soft Grained Calfskin

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Loewe’s reversible anagram belt has been made by the Spanish brand’s skilled artisans from supple leather. The buckle is shaped in the house’s iconic emblem, complete with a push-stud fastening. For under $500, not only is it chic and versatile, but it also costs the minimum you can expect to pay for a belt by a heritage brand. 

Price at time of publish: $490

Material: Calfskin leather | Width: 2.8 centimeters (approximately 1 inch) | Colors: Warm Desert/Light Oat/Bronze, Black/Tan/Palladium, Tan/Black/Gold | Size Range: 65-115

Best Value

Anderson’s Croc-Effect Leather Belt

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A slim leather belt in a neutral tone is a fail-safe addition to your everyday wardrobe, as it can add polish to virtually any look. And for less than $200, Anderson’s version in croc-effect leather and gold-tone leather does just that, making it the ultimate value accessory.

Price at time of publish: $160

Material: Calfskin leather | Width: Approximately 1 inch | Colors: Black, Tan | Size Range: 65-90

Best Splurge

Hermès Kelly 18 Belt

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Hermès is the crème de la crème of luxury, so it should be no surprise that the brand takes this category. The Kelly 18 belt is sophisticated in that it has a low-profile sliding system, rather than traditional construction with holes, for a one-size-fits-all belt that can be worn at the waist or on the hips. Snag it with rose gold, gold, or silver hardware, depending on your taste.

Price at time of publish: $3,525

Material: Calfskin leather | Width: 0.71 inches | Colors: Terre Battue, Havane, Ébène | Size Range: OS

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Best For Everyday

Khaite Bambi Leather Belt

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American brand Khaite specializes in high-end basics that are so well-crafted, they’re not basic at all. The gleaming hardware on this skinny belt from supple leather will add just the right amount of polish and sophistication to your daytime looks, though we can’t see how you’d go wrong with sister styles Bella and Robbi, either.

Material: Lambskin leather | Width: Approximately 2 inches | Colors: Black, Black With Silver, Caramel With Silver +more

Best Vegan

Nanushka Horace Vegan Nappa Belt

Nanushka

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Nanushka is well-known for its commitment to veganism and the environment, which emanates through its thoughtful approach to design. This waist-defining double-buckle belt with gold hardware is made from supple vegan leather, so it’s free from animal skin and animal derivatives commonly employed in the manufacturing process.

Material: 60% polyurethane, 40% polyester | Colors: Brown, Creme | Size Range: XS-S, M-L

Most Classic

Celine Small Triomphe Belt

Celine

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It doesn’t get more classic than Celine, a fashion house whose history dates all the way back to World War II times. This belt is made from smooth black leather in a slim silhouette and features the heritage brand’s classic Triomphe symbol—a logo that was originally created by the label’s founder, Céline Vipiana and that nods to the age-old Parisian monument, the Arc de Triomphe.

Price at time of publish: $590

Material: Calfskin leather | Width: Approximately 1 inch | Colors: Black | Size Range: 70-90

Best Logo

Fendi Logo-Buckle Leather Belt

Fendi

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You can seldom go wrong with a logo-stamped belt to finish a look, though this one by Fendi is as refined and elegant as it comes. “This screams designer without going over the top,” says Konrad. “I’d love to see this belt paired [with] a relaxed, oversized suit for that oh-so-Italian vibe.”

Price at time of publish: $520

Material: Calfskin leather | Width: 3.5 centimeters (approximately 1.4 inches) | Colors: Brown, Black +more | Size Range: 65-105

Best Chain

B-Low The Belt Cora Chain Belt

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For a timeless chain belt, accessory brand B-Low The Belt has you covered. This style has an adjustable chain with oval links and a clasp closure to add a bit of luster to your jeans, trousers, and dresses.

Price at time of publish: $128

Material: Metal | Width: Less than 1 inch | Colors: Gold | Size Range: OS

Best Skinny

Christian Dior Saddle Belt

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When it comes to skinny belts, Dior’s Saddle Belt is our top choice because it is as iconic as it is versatile. “There’s a bit of a ’90s, Princess Di sensibility about this belt,” says Konrad. “It’s perfect to wear at the waist of a chic polka dot dress or a wide leg trouser and an oversized sweater.”

Price at time of publish: $660

Material: Calfskin leather | Width: 20 millimeters (0.79 inches) | Colors: Black, Latte | Size Range: 70-95

Best Wrap

Isabel Marant Lonny Belt

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For an ultra-laid back look, there’s Isabel Marant’s Lonny belt, a wrap belt with an adjustable slip closure that makes it easy to lightly cinch an otherwise roomy waist. The long and pendulous belt is offered in a small palette of neutrals for maximum versatility.

Price at time of publish: $215

Material: Leather | Width: 0.80 inches | Colors: Black, Tan | Size Range: OS

Best Reversible

Valentino Reversible VLogo Signature Belt in Shiny Calfskin

Valentino

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Valentino recognized all of the best qualities one could want in a belt—the classic nature of the logo belt, the transformative quality of a statement belt, and the versatility of a reversible belt—and created this reversible V-logo style. Layer any of the classic color pairings with neutrals for a monochromatism or jewel tones for a more dimensional look.

Price at time of publish: $590

Material: Calfskin leather | Width: Approximately 1.5 inches | Colors: Black/Pure Red, Saddle Brown/Black, Smokey Brown/Black +more | Size Range: 65-105

Best Corset

Altuzarra Corset Belt

Altuzarra

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Corset belts are the most waist-defining belts because of their widths. Wider than the average wide belt, they create an hourglass figure by cinching several inches of the waistline length-wise. Altuzarra’s take, in calfskin, has a sculptural shape that’s great for adding shape to a boxy blazer or an easy shirtdress.

Price at time of publish: $495

Material: Calfskin leather | Colors: Chestnut, Black, Cognac | Size Range: XS/S-M/L

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Best Embossed

Saint Laurent Maillon Thin Belt in Leather

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Saint Laurent’s Maillon belt combines glossy lizard-effect leather and a sleek bronze-tone chain for a distinctly sophisticated sensibility. It’s so versatile that you can slip it through the loops of your favorite jeans as a finishing touch or don it over a slinky sweater dress to emphasize your waistline.

Price at time of publish: $545

Material: Calfskin leather | Width: 0.70 inches | Colors: Black, Blanc Vintage | Size Range: 65-100

Best Wide

Bottega Veneta Medium Horsebit Belt

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Before you enter corset territory, there’s the realm of wide belts, where Italian label Bottega Veneta lives and thrives. Wide belts like this one from leather and metal are great for cinching the waist dramatically to show off your curves. For this effect, wear it around the waist of a loose-fitting dress or boxy blazer.

Price at time of publish: $1,350

Material: Calfskin leather | Width: Approximately 3 inches | Colors: Black, Almond, Clay, Raisin | Size Range: S-L

Best Streetwear-Inspired

Off-White Mini Industrial Web Logo Belt

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Off-White’s Mini Industrial Web Logo Belt stays true to the multifaceted, Milan-based label’s streetwear-inspired ethos. The fabric silhouette is freshly designed to resemble yellow construction tape with an adjustable black matte buckle at the center and contrasting black logos. Balance a polished blazer with rugged accessory for a true high-street appeal.

Price at time of publish: $250

Material: Polyamide, polyester | Width: Approximately 1 inch | Colors: Yellow, Black, Fuchsia | Size Range: OS