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Dec 17, 2023

The Best Women’s Designer Belts of 2023: Gucci, Chanel, Dior, YSL

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Jennifer Aniston has been photographed wearing one. So have Kendall Jenner, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Dakota Johnson, to name a few. We’re talking about the iconic Gucci logo belt. While we hear about statement shoes or the It bag of the season, belts don't get nearly as much love.

But as the Gucci belt — and other luxury waist cinchers — have earned a spot in the closet of many famous faces, that's been changing. Hollywood is in on the secret that the best designer belts can instantly elevate your look, whether you’re wearing a tee and jeans or a cocktail dress. They’re also an easy way to accentuate your waist. And as seen on runways and the streets over the last few years, logo mania is still all the rage.

Need ideas? We did the shopping for you by rounding up the best women's designer belts to pair with your favorite winter accessories, stylish suit sets and other cold-weather looks. From the cult-favorite double G accessory to options by Louis Vuitton, Jacquemus, Valentino, Isabel Marant, Telfar and other star-loved luxury labels, check out our top picks below — including eco-conscious options from the best online luxury consignment platforms and pieces to shop on sale at Farfetch, Saks Fifth Avenue, Net-A-Porter, MyTheresa, 24S and other designer retailers.

Arguably the item that sparked the designer belt craze, this is a classic to keep in your closet forever. When it comes to the best women's designer belts, it doesn't get any more iconic than Gucci's wide leather logo belt. Made in Italy from luxurious leather and adorned with the fashion house's "GG" logo, it can be dressed up or down, making it a wardrobe MVP. It comes a range of other colors, including brown, dusty pink and more.

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A basic skinny belt gets a high fashion upgrade with Saint Laurent's YSL monogram in gold, matching with the buckle. The luxury house's logo was introduced in 1961 and became one of the most famous in fashion history. As one of the best women's designer belts we’ve found, this neutral and versatile piece — also available in other colors — works with so much in your closet.

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Embrace your favorite Daisy Jones & The Six character in Hollywood-loved designer Dries Van Noten‘s ’70s-inspired macramé belt, which comes in one size and features an intricate woven design. (The luxe label is frequently worn by Maggie Gyllenhaal, Beyoncé, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Kendall Jenner and other stars.)

Nordstrom

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Chanel doesn't sell its fashion pieces online. One way to get around that? Online luxury consignment site Fashionphile offers pre-loved pieces from European fashion houses, like this black leather CC belt with the iconic gold logo buckle.

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Dior's 30 Montaigne reversible belt features the French fashion house's logo on an aged gold-tone buckle on smooth leather. Available in other colorways.

24S

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If pink is your idea of neutral, then Prada's saffiano leather belt will be a classic wardrobe staple. This textured accessory (available in other colors and finishes) boasts the Italian fashion house's triangle logo.

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Jeremy Scott recently stepped down from Moschino after a decade as creative director — and this patent black leather belt is your chance to own a piece from the house under his helm. It features the brand's signature bold, all-gold logo, marking you as one of those fashion folks who know that style should have a sense of humor.

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Love LV? Another excellent designer consignment boutique, What Goes Around Comes Around offers accessories from the heritage luxury house, such as this spring-ready coated canvas Richard Prince Monogram Watercolor Ceinture Belt with Louis Vuitton's emblem and a leather lining. If you weren't able to snap up the limited-edition collaboration in time, the consignment retailer has other options from the brand here.

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Tessa Thompson, Chloë Sevigny and Laura Harrier are among the Hollywood stars who step out in Loewe's artful designs. This anagram logo belt features the Jonathan Anderson-led label's signature knots, which can be found on many of the house's bags and accessories.

24S

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Edgy-chic label RtA recently appointed former Tom Ford designer Robert Liptak as its new creative director. (He was previously at Rick Owens, Saint Laurent and Anthony Vaccarello.) Celebrate the brand's new chapter with this slim leather logo belt featuring a glossy finish and silver-tone hardware.

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Fendi fanatics can wear their devotion on their waistline with this reversible leather belt with the Italian fashion house's FF logo — designed by Karl Lagerfeld in just three seconds in the 1960s — embossed on the green side and smooth white calf leather on the other. It's finished with gold metalware and available in other colorways.

24S

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You could go with a classic D&G logo buckle, or you could up the ante with Dolce & Gabbana's Devotion leather belt with an embellished heart finished with pearls.

Saks Fifth Avenue

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Among spring's top textures is canvas, and Valentino's Iconographe belt features leather trim and monogram flocking.

Net-A-Porter

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Michelle Obama wrapped her waist with Sergio Hudson's black leather belt at President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, prompting the piece to sell out. (Vice president Kamala Harris has also worn the designer.) The designer's spring-ready fuschia piece — currently 60 percent off — measures two inches wide and is finished with a brushed brass buckle.

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New creative director Maximillian Davis has ushered in a new era for Ferragamo, as seen in the Italian house's new Gancio logo on this luxe brown leather belt. A modern twist on the iconic motif, the piece is finished with a buckle covered with a wraparound thread inspired by saddlery.

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By Far is regularly seen on "It" models including Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber — and it's easy to see why, given the brand's statement-making accessories that are designed to upgrade even the most basic street style looks. This cool denim-print leather belt with a gold-tone ribbon buckle is one such piece that’ll elevate any tee-and-denim outfit.

24S

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Isabel Marant's studded black leather belt (also available in brown) is ideal for cinching everything from dresses to blazers to slouchy sweaters, especially when you want to stand out from the style pack. (The globally inspired French designer has been worn by Katie Holmes, Sienna Miller and Maggie Gyllenhaal.)

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Pay homage to the late, great Virgil Abloh in Off-White's black and yellow industrial belt, which is 1.25 inches wide and 81 inches long and boasts an adjustable snap buckle.

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Helmed by twin sister designers Elizabeth and Kathryn Fortunato, Lizzie Fortunato's playful accessories add a whimsical touch to any spring or summer look. The Florence leather belt in bold blue boasts a floral-like square acrylic buckle — the perfect piece for anyone who believes that fashion should be fun.

Shopbop

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Make the whole place shimmer with Ganni's bejeweled thin glitter waist belt, which is made from recycled polyester and boasts an embellished floral buckle. It's also available in light lilac. (The Scandinavian label's starry #GanniGirls include Bella Hadid, Dakota Johnson, Beyoncé, Daisy Edgar-Jones and others.)

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Why not go bold in Versace's Greca belt? This statement piece boasts the Italian luxury house's signature print on gold-tone hardware on one side, so you can make a statement on the back and keep it simple with the buckle in front (or vice versa).

FWRD

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If animal prints are your neutral, throw on The Attico's zebra belt. The 1.2-inch piece is made of luxe calf leather with a push-stud silver-tone buckle, and it's perfect for showing off your wild side all winter.

FWRD

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Golden Goose has stepped beyond well-worn luxury kicks with its new collection of clothing and accessories. This studded star leather belt showcases the brand's signature distressed finish, as seen in the well-worn gold accents.

Nordstrom

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It Girl-beloved brand Jacquemus’ brown calf leather belt features a removable card holder for staying hands-free and stylish. (Your massive phone, on the other hand, will need to be stowed in your pocket.)

Farfetch

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Balenciaga's double-B logo gets stretched to fit this skinny coated canvas belt, which has a silver-tone buckle and comes in black, too.

Nordstrom

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Match your Bushwick Birkin with a chic Telfar logo belt, made from white vegan leather and inspired by the NYC-based designer Telfar Clemens’ cult-favorite shopping bag. (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Zoë Kravitz, Dua Lipa, Oprah Winfrey and Selena Gomez are just a few stars who’ve worn Telfar.)

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Talk about white-hot! Altuzarra's signature A belt — made of smooth calf leather — is a subtle nod to the design house's name.

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Say it with some Southwestern flair with B-Low the Belt's Bri Bri waist belt. It's all about the double silver-tone buckle finished with flower details that effortlessly pull off this season's Western trend.

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Bottega Veneta's intrecciato weave is one of the most coveted designs out there these days (Rihanna and Salma Hayek are among the stars who’ve toted the luxury brand's accessories). Cut and braided by hand in Italy from soft leather, this buttery-soft black leather belt lets you wrap the European fashion house's unmistakable design around your waist.

Net-A-Porter

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