Tired: classic buckle belts. Wired: corset belts. Sorry not sorry, simple, no-frills belts are over. Sure, they might keep your jeans nice and cinched around your waist or add a chic look to your favorite dress—but do they really add to your ensemble the way plus-size corset belts do? Absolutely not. So while we won’t tell you to get rid of the belts already in your closet, at the very least, you should upgrade your collection.
ICYMI, wearing lingerie-inspired looks (or just straight-up lingerie) outside the house has become a major fashion trend. Bustier tops, slip dresses, and bralettes are making their way from the bedroom to the hottest clubs and hippest restaurants. And, quite frankly, it’s refreshing. Everyone looks hot in lingerie, so why not find ways to wear it places where more people will see you? It makes total sense—and now we’re adding another lingerie-inspired must-have into the mix: corset belts.
This trendy accessory isn’t just for cinching that waist of yours, either. Plus-size corset belts act as a sleek—and low-key sexy—accessory, elevating anything you pair with it. Turn your basic white button down into a lewk by adding a corset belt. Or, use the trend to spice up a simple LBD. Add a corset belt to your favorite neutral going out top and jeans ensemble. If you’re willing to take a few risks, the possibilities are truly endless.
Of course, to save you from an extensive Google search, we’ve rounded up the cutest plus-size corset belts available right now. Even the most simple versions of this trend are très chic, so go ahead and treat yourself to whichever style speaks to you. However you style your corset belt, you’re going to stun them all.