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Buckle up! The return of grown-up trousers means belts are back | Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion
The versatility of the humble belt can give the clothes you already own a new, stylish lease of life
Leggings are still very much part of our world, but athleisure is no longer the aspirational lifestyle statement it was, so the slicked-back bun-and-gold-hoop girlies on Instagram are more often to be found in a crisp shirt, jeans and a belt. Instead of prematurely swapping it out for a jacket and risking getting caught out by a cold snap, I have started styling it with a leather belt, which adds shape and a contrasting texture and instantly turns my coat into a satisfying outfit. A black Taylor belt (£65 from Sezane) with just the right heft and tone of gold-plated bronze hardware, and a plaited deep-brown with silver buckle, a classic from J&M Davidson – the current version retails for £125.
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