Increase the wearability of your fall and winter pieces with our favorite figure-defining game changer, the waist belt. We love waist belts for their ability to flatter over layers and cinch any outfit as a trend-right centerpiece! In this article we’re going to show you five ways to style a waist belt for easy-to-wear outfits you can rock throughout the entire holiday season!

The Cinched Dress

Cinching a dress at the waist draws all attention to the smallest part of your figure! Try cinching a layered slip dress for added shape, or go ultra-feminine and belt a dress with a full skirt.

The Belted Blazer

Blazers have been going strong for the entirety of 2019, and the trend isn’t showing signs of stopping any time soon! To see more on blazer outfit ideas, check out our recent post The Oversized Blazer here.

The Belted Trouser/High-Waisted Jean

The waist belt adds a classic touch to trousers or jeans. Looks great with a tucked in blouse, or when paired under an open blazer or trench.

The Cinched Cardigan

Cinching a chunky cardigan adds definition and proportion to an outfit that might otherwise have none.

The Skirt Centerpiece

Adding a belt to your skirt creates a perfect centerpiece to work back to shoes and accessories!

Want more inspiration on how to wear a waist belt? Check out our pinterest page here.

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Styling The Wide Leg Jean for Fall

You’ve seen wide leg jeans last throughout the sunny days of 2019, but how do you transform this airy silhouette from summer to fall? The answer is within how you style your pieces! Playing with heavyweight sweaters, ankle boots and layering are key to transforming this still trending pant to the chilly months ahead.

The Chunky Sweater

Pair your wide leg jeans with a chunky sweater. Break up the bulkiness by tucking a part of your top piece at the waist, and pair the outfit with ankle boots or sneakers!!

The Oversized Blazer

We LOVE how the oversized blazer adds flattering movement to the outward silhouette of wide leg jeans. Pair these pieces with a basic long sleeve, tee or blouse and add ankle boots, heels or heeled mules.

The Outer Layer

Whether it’s a trench, teddy bear sherpa or thick coatigan, use your outer piece to add weight and movement. Complete the outfit with a shoe that adds femininity through shine, chic silhouette or statement color. We love ankle boots or heels with this look!

Check out our pinterest board on more outfit ideas and ways to style wide leg jeans!!

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Here are six outfits you should be wearing this fall, and how you can shop your closet to mix-&-match the old with the new for on-trend sustainable style!

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Modernize the Skinny

The world of fashion may have pushed skinnies to the side in favor of looser cuts (see our post on the jeans we’re seeing everywhere), but this alternative skinny styling brings the once-loved cut back to relevance. Knee highs, an oversized blazer and simple shirt such as the classic white tee are a winning combination. Simple, effective and updated.

The Accessory Boot, The Neutral Palette

Pull together your browns, creams, whites and blacks (bonus if you mix in any leather)! Neutral coats and dusters create the perfect frame for an accessory boot.

Fall Plaids, High Waisted Trousers & the Plunge Neck Top

High waisted trousers are still going strong through the end of the year. Mix with fall-friendly plaid and you’re right for the season! Jenny Walton shows us how it’s done by pairing her trousers with a ribbed wool cut-out top. Don’t have a top like Jenny’s? Show just the right amount of skin with an untied pussybow blouse.

The Wrap Blazer, Pairing Monochrome

Wrap-style blazers bring a delicately luxe, effortless alternative to the monochrome power suit. We love the ease of this ensemble when paired with a silk cami! Don’t have a wrap blazer? Try cinching your blazer with a belt that hangs down for that coveted “wrap effect”, like so:

Pleats on Repeat

We can riff off of pleated skirts all day, but the combination to pay attention to this fall is right here: Pleats and knee high boots. On-trend pairings include an accessory chain belt and intentional textural layers like a ruffled white high-neck.

Chic Layers

Tuck a midweight sweater into trousers and throw on an oversized wool coat! Keep your pieces neutral and pair with sleek ankle boots.

For more Fall Style, check out our pinterest board!

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