Women's belts: leather, braided or fancy

The women's belt defines the waist of a dress, holds up high-waisted jeans, or enhances a plain outfit. The section features thin leather belts, woven suede ones, fringed styles, or wool belts from Stefanel, western models from Nudie Jeans, and technical straps from Patagonia.

Which women's belt for which outfit?

Thin leather belt: over a fitted dress, tailored trousers or a tucked-in shirt.
Woven suede belt: over a summer dress or light jeans, for a more casual look.
Fringe belt: a bohemian detail on a long dress or a belted coat.
String or wool belt: soft, it ties around a long jumper or cardigan.

The width according to the silhouette

A thin belt slims without adding bulk: it's the easiest to wear over a dress or fluid trousers. It also fits through the narrow loops of recent jeans.

A wider belt clearly defines the waist, ideal for a loose dress or a coat that you want to structure. On a slim figure, keep it reasonable to avoid cutting the torso.

The leather belt, the timeless classic

The women's leather belt remains the most versatile. A black or brown leather goes with almost everything, while a camel leather warms up a beige or navy outfit.

Match it with your shoes or your bag by colour or material, without trying to get an exact match.

The Stefanel belts

Stefanel offers the essential of fine belts in their collection. The Italian brand presents the leather belt in many styles: thin and smooth like the Aragon, fringed, tubular, string or woven suede, even a wool version for winter.

This variety allows for a belt for every occasion: a smooth leather one for the office, a woven one for summer, and a wool one to go with knits and coats.

Nudie Jeans and the western belt

At Nudie Jeans, the Western Silver belt combines thick leather with an ornate metal buckle. It goes well with raw denim, a denim shirt or a white t-shirt.

A western style draws attention: let it be the sole strong point of the outfit.

Patagonia, the strap for movement

The Friction belt from Patagonia is a fabric strap with a no-fuss buckle, adjustable to the centimetre. Lightweight and flexible, it suits both hiking trousers and weekend jeans.

How to wear a belt over a dress?

On a straight dress, a thin belt placed at the natural waist creates a more feminine silhouette. On a shirt dress, a fabric or soft leather belt defines the waist without stiffening the fabric.

On a long coat, belt over the top, slightly above the waist, to avoid flattening the silhouette.

Matching belt, bag and shoes

No need to look for the exact same colour everywhere: a matching tone is enough. A camel leather belt goes well with a cognac bag and brown loafers, while a black belt pairs with black ankle boots and a dark bag.

For a more casual look, let the woven or string belt bring a different texture from the rest: it's it that adds depth to a summer outfit.

Choosing your belt size

Measure your waist where you will wear the belt, over the clothing. Choose a belt that allows you to close it at the middle hole: you'll have room in both directions.

Maintaining a leather belt

Wipe it with a dry cloth, nourish the leather from time to time, and store it flat or hung by the buckle, never tightly rolled. Suede should be brushed dry.

Completing the outfit

A belt should be thought out with the bag and shoes. Check out the handbags and wallets and keychains, or all the women's accessories by type.

Frequently asked questions

Which belt for a summer dress?

A thin woven or string belt, made from a natural material, cinches the waist without weighing down a light fabric. Place it at the natural waist, just above the hips.