The Summer Accessory To Wear With A Dress

Since the release of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, I’ve been seeing plenty of cowboy hats and boots, chaps, and fringe on Instagram, at themed events, and of course at Cowboy Carter concerts. I've also spotted people wearing huge buckle belts with classic blue jeans, but it’s now far too hot for jeans most days, so making an outfit more interesting sometimes takes a little more creativity. Instead, fashion people are now wearing belts with dresses for an effortless way to add dimension to an outfit. Singer and actress Kelly Rowland proved my suspicions while out in Paris for a Cowboy Carter concert, wearing an orange dress with a large Western-style buckle belt layered over it.

I knew that belts were going to be popular when I saw them on the S/S 25 runways of Schiaparelli, Miu Miu, and Vaquera. Sometimes they were doubled up or layered with other belts, or served as a dramatic addition over a simple dress, like Rowland’s. Other celebrities and influencers are taking note and styling their summer dresses with a belt, too. We love a runway to IRL moment. If you’re bored of just throwing something on for the sake of staying cool in the heat, keep scrolling for styling inspiration and to shop cool belts to wear with your dresses this summer (Western and not).

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On Kelly Rowland: TOFE Kevwe Dress ($250), NDG Paris 200MM Gold Paisley Bag ($250)

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More Celebs Wearing the Trend

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On Julianne Hough: Christian Dior dress

This look was understated, but the addition of her belt added just the right amount of texture and dimension.

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On Molly Gordon: Chanel dress and belt

At a Chanel event, Molly Gordon opted for a simple strapless dress, but her Chanel buckle belt was the perfect added touch.

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On Sydney Sweeney: Miu Miu dress and Arcadie Matelassé Nappa Leather mini-bag ($2550)