Holiday Trend to Try: Waist-Cinching Belt
By Zandile Blay ·

Eight Great Statement Belts

Upgrade Your Party Outfit With A Belt

Do you have your New Years Eve party outfit yet? Whether it’s hanging in your closet, or still in a store waiting for you, try this celeb inspired style tip: belt it! From ruffled cocktail dresses like Brandy’s, to chic pants and blouse combo’s, belts offer an instant style upgrade. See how they wore it and check out a few belts to buy now!

Faith’ Luxe Belt

Faith adds a touch of luxury to this casual denim and blouse look with a gold buckled Gucci belt.

Get The Look: Gucci Belt

Interlocking G Buckle Belt by Gucci, $325. Available now at Saksfifthavenue.com.

Tina Knowles’ Big Buckled Belt

If this figure hugging red dress wasn’t stunning enough Miss Tina upped the ante with this big buckled belt, which draws even more attention to her curves.

Get The Look: YSL Wide Buckled Belt

Classic, patent, leather belt in Black, $295. Available now at YSL.com.

Keri Hilson’s Bandage Belt

To further this chic ensemble, Keri added a stretch belt to this structured top.

Get The Look: Wide Leather Bandage Belt

Lanvin Leather Belt. Available now at ShopZoeonline.com.

Gabourey Sidibe’s Fabric Belt

Gabourey is rocking all black everything, so why not add a belt to that too! A tonal belt (one that matches the colors in your outfit) has a slimming and elongating effect.

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Get The Look: Satin Belt

Black Satin Corsage Belt by Miss Selfridge, $19. Available now at MissSelfridge.com.

Brandy’s Thin Belt

We love how Brandy broke up the flirty ruffles in this dress with a slim, black belt.

Get The Look: Skinny Black Belt

Black leather heart belt, $32. Available now at Topshop.com.

Gabrielle Union’s Slim Belt

We love the simplicity of Gabrielle’s slim belt, which subtley enhances her bold print dress.

Get The Look: Slim, Taupe Belt

Taupe Sarah Studded Belt, $11. Available now at Debenhams.com.

Keyshia Cole’ Studded Mult-Wrap Belt

Easily one of our favorites, this studded number wraps several times around Keyshia’s waist giving it the effect of being super-tiny.

Get The Look: Slim Studded Belt

Double wrap stud & punchout belt, $11. Available now at HouseofFraser.co.uk.