22 Statement Belts That Will Jazz Up Even the Most Boring Coats

November 30, 2018

The street style outside the Spring 2019 shows was full of little sartorial nuggets: statement earrings are huge, hoodies are staples during layering season and patterned pants will set you apart even on below-zero days. But there was a microtrend that might have gone undetected.

Wrap up a cozy coat with a statement belt. — Secure your favorite teddy coat with a knotted statement belt; Image: Imaxtree

Many street style folks opted to wrap up their coats with statement belts. And we’re not talking about the belts that already come with the coats. Whether it’s a big white belt holding together a brown jacket or a perforated belt knotted to keep a fluffy coat closed, the trick is a great way to make an old coat feel like new again. And a way to wear something designer without busting your budget. (The belts currently on offer are ah-mazing.)

Break out your favorite blue belt. — A bright blue belt really makes a statement; Image: Imaxtree

Behold, these are the 22 best belts to upgrade any coat…or blazer, or cardigan…

Statement Belts for Coats

Etro

Embroidered Leather Belt, $486 at mytheresa.com
& Other Stories

Braided Leather Belt, $79 at & Other Stories
Attico

Velvet Belt, $431 at Matches Fashion
Violeta by Mango

Spiral Buckle Belt, $39.99 at Mango
Cult Gaia

Gemma Rattan and Faux Leather Belt, $130 at Net-a-Porter
ASOS

Design Double Circle Waist & Hip Jeans Belt, $19 at ASOS
Balenciaga

Leather Belt, $346 at mytheresa.com
Gucci

Striped Canvas and Leather Belt, $450 at Net-a-Porter
Off White

Canvas-Jacquard Belt, $225 at Net-a-Porter
& Other Stories

Leather Pull Through Belt, $59 at & Other Stories
Erdem

Floral-Jacquard Belt, $540 at Matches Fashion
Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Bruno Leather Belt in Appaloosa Pony, $280 at Need Supply Co.
Zara

Stretch Fabric Metal Belt With Faux Pearls, $25.90 at Zara
& Other Stories

Studded Waist Belt, $59 at & Other Stories
Loewe

Anagram Leather Belt, $490 at Matches Fashion
Vetements

Paper Clip Belt, $511 at Totokaelo
Mango

Embossed Buckle Belt, $29.99 at Mango
Topshop

Animal Mix Belt, $45 at Topshop
& Other Stories

Wide Rectangle Buckle Leather Belt, $79 at & Other Stories
Mango

Rounded Buckle Belt, $29.99 at Mango
Zara

Metalwork Double Buckle Belt, $29.90 at Zara
Dries Van Noten

Wide Brocade Belt, $188 at Totokaelo

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.