15 Best Belts to Instantly (and Affordably) Upgrade Any Outfit

August 25, 2021

We’re all trying to save money right now even while we bide our time surfing the internet and visiting all of our favorite online shops. But instead of simply virtually window shopping or spending funds on impulse buys you’ll probably regret later, we have a suggestion. Buy belts.

Belts are probably the most underrated accessories. Once used to literally just keep our pants from falling down, they’ve become sartorial status symbols, especially up on the runway. Slipping on a belt makes an immediate difference, no matter the outfit. From adding a statement belt to take your standard white T-shirt and jeans ensemble to another level to reining in those popular voluminous dresses, they’re the secret to a look’s success.

And you don’t have to shell out big bucks to get them. We found statement belts for as low as under $15. Even if you decide to go the designer route, buying a belt is way cheaper than picking up a dress, skirt, top or shoes from high-end labels. Hell, sometimes they’re even less expensive than a logo-clad tee.

Here are the best belts that give you the most bang for your buck.

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Etro Stone-Embellished Leather Belt, $500 at Matches Fashion
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Bottega Veneta Belt, $950 at Bottega Veneta
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H&M Waist Belt, $12.74 at H&M
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By Far 3.5CM Katina Semi Patent Leather Belt, $264 at Luisa Via Roma
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Chloe Topstitched Waist Belt, $870 at Chloe
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Zara Coin Belt, $35.90 at Zara
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Fendi Leather Waist Belt, $630 at Net-a-Porter
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Mango Embossed Buckle Belt, $29.99 at Mango
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Paco Rabanne Eyelet-Embellished Leather Belt in Brown, $290 at Net-a-Porter
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Versace Palazzo Dia Leather Belt, $350 at Farfetch
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Burberry Monogram Motif Vintage Check E-Canvas Belt in Archive Beige, $410 at Burberry
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Loewe Flamenco Knotted Leather Belt, $305 at Net-a-Porter
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Isabel Marant Tehora Leather Belt, $480 at Matches Fashion
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Carolina Herrera Square Buckle Printed Belt, $690 at Moda Operandi
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Zara Special Edition Bejeweled Belt, $49.90 at Zara

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.