This Edgy Accessory Is a Tried-and-True Way to Elevate Any Outfit for Under $100

Belts aren’t really for holding your pants up these days. It’s not about practicality. If you look at any of the runways, belts are being utilized as tops. They’re being styled in threes, layered on top of each other like necklaces. They’re worn around the midriff with carabiners hanging them from a skirt. Belts are getting weird, and we’re into it.

If anything, it feels like belts are finally getting the freakiness they deserve. You don’t have to feel like you need to wear a belt—you really want to wear a belt these days. They’ve always been a great accessory, especially when you consider they’re an easy way to add texture to a look and break up a silhouette. Now, they’re being styled in ways that are far more fun and less typical.

But it’s not always easy to pull off a belt as a top or wear three at once. If you want to get in on the belt fun but not go too far, studded belts are a great option. They’re edgy but not too out-there. Their punk roots shine through but not in an intimidating way. With their silver studs, they’re basically a piece of silver jewelry you can wear around your hips.