THEand skirts are the absolute protagonists of the wardrobe Spring-Summer 2026but with a styling detail that changes everything. In fact, from the international catwalks comes a simple yet effective combination: the belt over the skirt. An almost forgotten gesture, which now returns to define silhouette and proportions.
From leather miniskirts to the more essential midi skirts, the belts sit low on the hips or mark the waistline decisively, transforming even the most minimal model into a studied look. The good news? There is no need to revolutionize your wardrobe: often a belt already present in the wardrobe is enough to give new life to the season’s skirts.
This season all you need is a belt to be fashionable
The Spring-Summer 2026 catwalks speak clearly: every second skirt was worn with a belt. The trend has crossed all the fashion capitals, from Milan to Paris, from New York to London, resulting in very different aesthetics. In the most sophisticated wardrobes, like those of Balenciaga And Bottega Veneta, the belt becomes an elegant and discreet detail; in younger ones, like Coperni And Miu Miu, instead it takes on a more playful and experimental character. Up to the most original interpretations seen by Toga or Khaite. It is no coincidence that many seasonal skirts are designed with clearly visible passers-by: an implicit invitation to complete the look with the most viral accessory of the moment.
Saint Laurent Spring-Summer 2026.
Skirts to experiment with
Another rather clear element also emerges from the fashion shows: Most skirts paired with the belt move around the knee. A few centimeters above or below, but always within a midi or slightly cropped length. The silhouettes vary from the classic pencil skirt to the straighter and more minimal versions, almost always with limited volumes. There is no shortage of exceptions, such as balloon skirts, another strong trend of the season, but they remain in the minority. What really changes is the position of life: from Chanel and Tory Burch skirts are worn low on the hipswith belts that almost slide over the pelvis; from Chloe And Michael Kors, on the contrary, the belt serves to emphasize a very high waistemphasizing the figure.
From left: Miu Miu, Tory Burch and Chanel.
The couple that explodes: which belt to choose to replicate the trend
The simplest answer is also the most effective: a medium sized black leather beltwith minimal silver buckle. Neither too thin nor too wide, it’s the model that works with almost everything and is probably already in your closet. The catwalks, however, also suggest some more characterized variants.
From Bottega Veneta the belt is in woven leatherperfect for giving texture to the look; he becomes a Boss very thin and formal; from Prada turns into a fabric ribbon knotted at the side. Saint Laurent prefers wider and more dramatic versions with golden buckles, while from Miu Miu the belt is enriched with hooks And carabiners, becoming a true multifunctional accessory.
Fashion tightens at the waist: this season, a belt is enough to make every look with a skirt in step with trends.