1. Zara Leather Belt

Price: $39.00 at zara.com
This sleek green belt is quite the attention-grabber. Jewel tones are an exciting trend for this season. The colour is fresh and is perfect for accenting an on-trend neutral colour palette. Use it to nip in a tan military style shirt dress.

2. Topshop Tan Scotty Dog Clasp Leather Skinny Belt

Price: $32.00 at us.topshop.com
If you’re a canine lover then you simply can’t go past this cute belt. It’s made from tan leather and features a Scotty dog clasp. The clasps are finished in an antique-looking burnished metal. Wear this belt over layered cardigans and sweaters.

3. Topshop Gold Metal Bar Belt

Price: $55.00 at us.topshop.com
This gold belt is all about refined glamour. The design is simple and sleek, yet still exudes volumes of style. The body of the belt is cord-like in design, and it features a thick bar detail clasp at the front. Worn at the waist, this would work well with a draped Grecian-style dress.

4. Asos Polka Dot Skinny Belt

Price: $14.34 at asos.com
I do love a good polka dot number. This red and white polka-dotted belt is no exception. It is adjustable and features a silver-tone buckle. I could imagine this belt being worn at the waist of a full-skirted 50s style black dress.

5. Asos Fantasy Leather Leopard Belt

Price: $21.52 at asos.com
Subtle leopard print accessories are a terrific way to spice up an outfit. If you’re after a stylish statement belt, look no further than this one from Asos. It’s a leather-look belt and features a gold-tone buckle and classic notch fastenings. This belt is quite versatile and would suit a wide range of colour palettes. Personally, I’d team it with navy pieces.

6. J.Crew Teenie Glitter Leather Belt

Price: $24.50 at net-a-porter.com
This shimmering skinny leather belt is a sure fire way to add a bit of bling to your wardrobe. It has a gunmetal buckle fastening and silver glitter finish. Dress it down during the day and pair it with slouchy knits. At night, use it to cinch in a silky dress.

7. Asos Twist Bow Waist Belt

Price: $21.52 at asos.com
Bold, bright colours will always make great statement pieces. This leather-look waist belt features a twisted bow detail at the centre. It’s an ingenious, yet simple design feature. This look can easily be recreated at home with a thin strip of leather or material.

8. Topshop Pale Pink Leather Flower Cutout Skinny Belt

Price: $32.00 at us.topshop.com
The flower cut-out details on this belt are what really stand out for me. The pale pink leather is a nice touch. The overall design is soft and sweet. This belt is 100% leather and comes in three sizes ranging from small to large.

Skinny belts can be worn a myriad of ways – to cinch in a loose dress or simply looped through the waistband of your pants. Which of these skinny statement belts would you most like to be wearing?