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Taking Cues from Pre-Fall:
Belt Everything

Coats at Calvin Klein, Balenciaga, and Proenza Schouler tipped us off to the resurgence of this trend: Come pre-fall, outerwear will be fastened with a sturdy belt.
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Maxmara Studio Gel belt, $127
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Before Michelle Obama swapped in a J.Crew belt for the Thom Browne coat she wore to the inauguration, coats at Calvin Klein, Balenciaga, and Proenza Schouler tipped us off to the resurgence of this trend: Come pre-fall, outerwear will be fastened with a sturdy belt. And don t think that once you remove your jacket, the belt will go with it. After seeing the shiny metal hardware at Céline, colorful versions at Oscar de la Renta, and even a Renaissance take at Alexander McQueen, it s clear that dresses are about to get the cinch treatment too. Can t wait until pre-fall hits stores? For early adopters of the look, here are five great belts to buy now.