Forget Skinny Jeans, Right Now It's All About Skinny Belts and the Skinnier, the Better

Skinny jeans have a bad reputation. Kinda deservedly so. They're uncomfortable to wear, even after you break them in. Don't even get us started on the no-waist ones from the early aughts. Unfortunately, they've been slowly but surely creeping their way back into fashion. Thankfully, other styles like baggy jeans and flares are sharing the spotlight so it's not a total takeover. Another style staple is getting thinner, but in this case we're actually thrilled. That's because skinny belts make any outfit eons better.

While wide, statement belts had a nice long run, it's time to downsize. We have big-name brands like Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta to thank for the switch. Super slim, almost invisible belts are all the rage. Their pared-down shape doesn't mean they skimp on personality, however. Many of the designer ones still manage to work their logos in there.

Of course, you don't have to restrict yourself to fashion house versions. Affordable go-tos like Mango, J.Crew, COS as well as By Anthropologie all offer chic alternatives. There are even ones with bold buckles. Proof you can still make them the focal point of your ensembles.

Here are the best skinny belts to introduce into your wardrobe, whether you need a little help holding things up or you just want to jazz up anything already hanging in your closet.

Loewe Pebble Leather Belt, $490 at Net-a-Porter

Burberry EKD Leather Belt, $288 at Mytheresa

Mango Leather Skinny Belt in Grey, $27.99 at Mango

J.Crew Skinny Calf Hair Belt in Leopard, $42.50 at J.Crew

Anderson's Leather Belt, $235 at Net-a-Porter

Saint Laurent Leather Belt in Ginger Bread, $395 at FWRD

Paloma Wool Red Greta Belt, $100 at SSENSE

By Anthropologie The Blake Skinny Belt in Cedar, $48 at Anthropologie

Mango Buckle Skinny Belt in Ecru, $18.19 at Mango

Khaite Small Julius Belt in Black Leather With Silver, $420 at Khaite

Valentino Garavani Blue & Taupe VLogo Reversible Belt, $447 at SSENSE

J.Crew Thin Italian Leather Belt With Gold Hardware, $46.50 at J.Crew

Isabel Marant Leyden Leather Belt, $315 at Mytheresa

Mango Thin Belt With Metal Buckle in Burgundy, $25.99 at Mango

Diesel Black B-Charm Hip Belt, $82 at SSENSE

Saint Laurent Recouverte Buckle Belt in Brushed Leather, $730 at Saint Laurent

Givenchy White 4G Belt, $306 at SSENSE

Alaïa Eyelet Leather Belt, $640 at Mytheresa

Mango Skinny Snake-Effect Belt in Beige, $20.99 at Mango

COS Bar-Detail Slim Leather Belt, $59 at COS

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