STYLING 101
Take Your Spring Outfitting Up A Notch
By: Belle Bautista
Five looks featuring our Charlie Belt.
For 2025 I’ve made a few resolutions that I’m trying my best to stick to, one of them being to accessorize more. Although I feel I’ve mastered my core wardrobe – tops, bottoms, shoes – accessories are one area I would like to up my game in. Sticking to something I can wear a million different ways.
The Charlie Leather Belt, then, might just become my new staple waist detail. Here’s how I styled it a few new and unexpected ways:
LOOK #1: INSTANT CLASSIC
Jeans are a belt’s best friend! Since I wear jeans almost 7 days of the week, I thought the Charlie would work perfectly with these cool pinstripe cropped jeans. The belt feels a little edgy to me, so pairing with with a beautiful lacy top made the outfit feel a lot cooler. I threw on a pair of Mary Jane flats (always be a staple in my wardrobe) and realized I found a new go-to.
LOOK #2: ALL SET
Anything to make getting dressed easier = something I will sign up for, with free-est having some of the cutest sets out there! This skirt set makes me feel so put together, but I felt it was missing an accessory. I loved adding the black belt to this lighter colored set for a cool high contrast moment. Even though there are no belt loops, the Charlie adds a cool detail to what would otherwise be just a plain skirt.
“I love the Charlie Belt’s buckle – it makes enough of a statement without overtaking the whole look.”
LOOK #3: TABLE FOR ONE (OR 2)
Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and I have 0 plans…but now I need some thanks to this outfit! I wanted to style the belt with more of a going-out vibe, and thought this slinky cowl neck top would be perfect. Making the belt more of a focal point, I paired longer-length shorts to keep me somewhat warm (hopefully) and added a boot.
LOOK #4: SO CHARMING
You’ve seen – and no doubt love – bag charms… Now let me introduce you to – belt charms. I thought this could be a fun way to add some personalization to the black belt. I paired with a t-shirt and jeans to really hone in on this fun color!
LOOK #5: BELTS…ON BAGS
I’m constantly looking for outfit inspiration and, this year, I have been studying runway looks for spring/summer, all night and day. One thing I kept seeing and loved was the ongoing trend of bag personalization – especially belts wrapped around bags! I thought it could be so fun! I wanted to recreate that look here, with one of our suede totes. Thinking it could be a fun way to make your basic bag look brand new!
FIVE WAYS
TO WEAR YOUR CHARLIE
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