Claire's Picks
← Coats and Jackets Worth the InvestmentBelted Jackets Worth Wrapping Up In
A belt on a jacket does something that buttons alone cannot. It pulls everything in, creates a waist where a boxy cut might otherwise swallow one, and turns a practical layer into something that actually flatters. That is not a small thing. We have always thought the belted jacket is one of the most underrated silhouettes in a wardrobe because it works across so many different occasions. Smart enough for an office, relaxed enough for a weekend, structured enough to replace a coat on days that do not quite warrant one. The styling effort required is minimal too. Cinch the belt, throw it on, and the shape does the rest. We have pulled together our favourites across fabrics and lengths, from crisp tailored options that sit at the hip to longer styles that lean more towards a wrap coat feeling. Some belt tightly for a sharper look. Others tie loosely for something more relaxed and undone. What they all share is that rare quality of making the wearer look more put together than the actual effort involved. The belt is doing serious work here.
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