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The Belt Way

Shrink your waist, tailor your clothes, elevate an outfit: It's a cinch with the right belt. From the editors of Women’s Health
Women's Health // Women's Health

Sparkly

Woman wearing red skirt with a sparkly belt Next Slide

A blinged-out belt's second job: act like jewelry.

Chan Luubelt, $170, chanluu.com for similar styles

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OBI

Previous Slide Woman wearing black pants with a white belted jacket Next Slide

Don't hide this baby under your jacket; front and center, it femmes up boxy shapes.

Bare Collection belt, $195, barecollection.com for special order

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2 of 6 Photo: Courtesy of Women's Health

Hip-Slung

Previous Slide Woman wearing a gray sweater dress with a belt on her hips Next Slide

A wide, casual belt makes daywear of a slinky dress.

Linea Pelle Collection belt, $225, lpcollection.com

Related: Stomach Slimming Secrets

3 of 6 Photo: Courtesy of Women's Health

Metal

Previous Slide Woman wearing a blue skirt with a metal belt Next Slide

Balance a frilly garment with serious hardware.

BCBG Max Azria belt, $78, bcbg.com

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4 of 6 Photo: Courtesy of Women's Health

Neon

Previous Slide Woman wearing paisley jeans and a bright belt Next Slide

An in-your-face shade livens up gray days . . . and outfits.

Gorjanabelt, $58, gorjana.com

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