This 5-Second Trick Makes Any Belt Look Better

Chances are you always wear your belt the same way. Nothing wrong with a classic, of course, but the difference between being merely dressed and being stylish is all in the details. That’s why we’re here to show you there’s a better way to tie your belt.

The super-simple hack gives you a stylish knot that looks effortlessly cool with high-waisted jeans, jumpsuits, and rompers — and, as an added bonus, it solves the problem of a too-long belt with élan.

Scroll down for five beyond-easy steps.

Step 1.

Pull the belt through the buckle and decide your fit.

Step 2.

Buckle the belt and pull the end of the belt through the loop as usual.

Step 3.

Here’s where it gets tricky (just kidding — it’s still super easy). Take the free end of the belt and pull it up and under the main part of the belt. Pull the excess length all the way up, creating a loop.

Step 4.

Take the tip of the belt and pull it down through the loop you created in step 3.

Step 5.

Voilà! Now you have an effortlessly chic knot that adds fashion-editor flair to whatever you’re wearing.

Abercrombie & Fitch utility romper, $68; Abercrombie.com
Rebecca Minkoff raye belt, $58, rebeccaminkoff.com

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