Fashion Accessories Outfit-Making Belts By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on June 12, 2012 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy Photo Outfit-Making Belts 01 of 11 Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/ABACAUSA; Allpix/Splash News; Courtesy Photos (2) Belts aren't just for holding up jeans—and never has that been more clear than this season! Stars like Kate Middleton and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley emphasized the point (and their curves!) in a fashionable array of rich metallic waist-cinchers, wide statement styles and sparkling evening options. Buckle up for a guide to summer's top five styles and shop the looks with our editors' picks. 02 of 11 Metallic Jeff Vespa/Getty Images; FOX via Getty Images; DP/AAD/starmaxinc Go for the gold (or bronze) and highlight your assets with a hi-shine style like Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Lopez or Marion Cotillard's. 03 of 11 Shop the Look Courtesy Photo Polyurethane, Asos Curve, $10; asos.com. 04 of 11 Wide Will Ragozzino/BFAnyc/Sipa USA; Allpix / Splash News; Jordan Strauss/WireImage Take a tip from these enviable curves: Jessica Hart, Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley and Kate Beckinsale created smoldering hourglasses with these statement belts. 05 of 11 Shop the Look Courtesy Photo Patent leather, Yves Saint Laurent, $295; net-a-porter.com. 06 of 11 Evening Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/ABACAUSA; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Ian Gavan/Getty Images for amfAR Who needs jewelry with accessories as sparkly and ornate as Kate Middleton, Jennifer Nettles and Kirsten Dunst's? 07 of 11 Shop the Look Courtesy Photo Cotton, MSGM, $176; farfetch.com. 08 of 11 Bright Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Gardiner Anderson/Bauer Griffin; Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Whether monochromatic as Emily Blunt wore or high-contrast like Beyonce and Brooklyn Decker's neon numbers, these styles are sure to stand out! 09 of 11 Get the Look Courtesy Photo Leather, Madewell, $35; madewell.com. 10 of 11 Basic Eric Ryan/Getty Images; Bauer Griffin; Christopher Peterson/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic These minimilast black belts are basic, but when styled like Mila Kunis, Nina Dobrev and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley the effect is anything but. 11 of 11 Shop the Look Courtesy Photo Braided leather, Zara, $15; zara.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit