You’re About to See Everyone Wearing This Trend

Elizabeth Sherwood

If we’re being honest, and I think we are, I can say this: Belts have been the high-functioning step child of the accessories world for the better part of the past decade. Sure, they serve a purpose (to keep your pants up, c’mon now) but nobody really wanted to call much attention to them — until now.

If you’ve spent any time on Instagram in the last few weeks, you’ll notice that not only are belts back with a vengeance, they’re well, cool. It started with the interlocking-G Gucci belt that proved more people than you’d think have a spare $400 sitting around, and bled over, as most things do, back into the ‘90s. Now, not only are brand-name belts de rigueur (think: buckles emblazoned with capital YSLs and MOSCHINOs) but chain iterations and corset-like waist-cinchers are commonplace, even at the office — depending on where you work, that is.

Ahead, take notes from the street style stars that aren’t just nailing the new belt trends—they’re creating them.

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If we’re being honest, and I think we are, I can say this: Belts have been the high-functioning step child of the accessories world for the better part of the past decade. Sure, they serve a purpose (to keep your pants up, c’mon now) but nobody really wanted to call much attention to them — until now.

If you’ve spent any time on Instagram in the last few weeks, you’ll notice that not only are belts back with a vengeance, they’re well, cool. It started with the interlocking-G Gucci belt that proved more people than you’d think have a spare $400 sitting around, and bled over, as most things do, back into the ‘90s. Now, not only are brand-name belts de rigueur (think: buckles emblazoned with capital YSLs and MOSCHINOs) but chain iterations and corset-like waist-cinchers are commonplace, even at the office — depending on where you work, that is.

Ahead, take notes from the street style stars that aren’t just nailing the new belt trends—they’re creating them.

Let’s keep in touch. Follow Yahoo Style on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest for inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day.