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Cory Ohlendorf

The easiest summer style upgrade in my opinion? Simply swapping out your boring, chunky belt for one of these slim, beautifully crafted options.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 

The Quiet Style Upgrade of Summer

Summer dressing has a way of stripping everything back. When your uniform is little more than a crisp T-shirt and lightweight chinos, or a breezy linen shirt layered over a tank with wide-leg shorts and sandals, every detail carries a little more weight. That's why the right belt matters. A slim profile feels lighter, cleaner and more intentional than a chunky leather strap, adding just enough definition without disrupting the easygoing proportions of your warm-weather wardrobe.

The best versions do more than keep your trousers where they belong. They’re crafted from richly textured suede, woven leather, braided cotton and other tactile materials that complement the relaxed fabrics of the season. Finished with sculptural buckles, brushed brass hardware or understated polished metal, they function as understated jewelry for your waist. The swagger of these slimmer styles brings an air of refined luxury to any outfit. It makes for a finishing touch that quietly pulls an entire look together without ever demanding attention. That’s what good style is all about.

Our Picks

Italian leather belt,
$99 at Suitsupply

 

Harpo belt,
$168 at Buck Mason

 

Leather tape belt,
$150 at Scott Fraser

 

Skinny belt,
$115 at Tanner Goods

 

Reversible slim belt,
$29.90 at UNIQLO

 

Embossed belt,
$150 at Morjas

5 Stylish Items to Buy This Week

You know what’s cooler than that crocheted polo? This silky shirt ($178). Buck Mason leans into the easygoing side of summer with a breezy linen-blend shirt that hangs exactly the way you want it to. The relaxed fit, soft drape, and open collar feel like something you’d wear on the Amalfi Coast, but it’s just as convincing at your neighborhood wine bar. Pair it with pleated trousers, faded denim or swim shorts … it just makes everything around it look a little more relaxed.

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Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

A quintessential summer shirt, cut from soft indigo-dyed denim chambray with an open camp collar. Of course, it’s got a nice, relaxed fit too.

$59.95 / $14.50
by Gap

 

This sneaker has decades of performance behind it. With a low-top and streamlined shape, the 550 gives you an understated retro look and all day comfort.

$110 / $76
by New Balance

 

This long-sleeve shirt is cut from an airy 100% linen and finished with tonal embroidery for a subtle stylish boost for a shirt that looks great under a suit or over a tank with shorts.

$248 / $123.50
by Billy Reid

 

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