Get the Strap

During summer's easy-breezy days, a great belt can be any girl's best friend, giving definition to almost any favorite dress or trousers. From wide, middle-molding styles to barely there slim and trim skinnies, our 15 summer belts add a sweet cinch to any look that needs some finishing lessons. Read on for more ways to take the strap in the style.

Above, clockwise from top left:
Mayle Torito Belt, $185, available at Steven Alan.
Mayle Pablo Belts, $140 each, available at La Garçonne.
Rachel Comey Hand-Beaded Prong Belt, $113, available at Creatures of Comfort.
Circus & Co Silk Belt, $75, available at Pixie Market.

Above, from left:
3.1 Phillip Lim Patent Skinny Belts, $115, available at Jumelle.
Moss Mills Lorraine Belt in Red, $98, available at Otte.

Above, clockwise from top left:
Keerstin Wintrup braided leather snake belt, $162, available at Creatures of Comfort.
JC De Castelbajac Chainlink Belt, about $60, available at Two See.
Joanna Louca Patent Woven Belt, $179, available at Adele.

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Hyde Skinny Belt, $45, available at OTTE.
Sari Gueron Embroidered Silk Waistbelts, $230, available at Presse.
Eugenia Kim Silver Zig-Zag Belt, $245, available at Satine.
Eugenia Kim Honey Leather Belt, $195, available at Satine.

Abover, clockwise from top left:
Built By Wendy Wisconsin Dells Belt, $45, available at Built By Wendy.
Anthropologie Basketweave Belt, $34, available at Anthropologie.
Anthropologie Pumpkin Vine Belt, $98, available at Satine .
Topshop Vintage Plate Belt, about $60, available at Topshop.

15 belts that make summer a cinch.