How to Style an Industrial Belt

Co-authored by Chloée Ohayon-Crosby and Hannah Madden

Last Updated: July 13, 2022 References

The OFF-WHITE Industrial Belt is making waves in the fashion industry. This extra long, extra strong yellow utility belt adds a pop of color and streetwear style to every look you pair it with. If you’ve invested in an Industrial Belt, there are tons of different ways you can wear it for cool and interesting looks every time you walk out the door. Try out a few of these styles to see which ones you like best!

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Wrap the belt twice around your hips for a classic style.

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The Industrial Belt is notoriously long. When you wear it, make sure the letters point upward so someone facing you can read them. Wrap it around your waist twice before pulling it through the buckle in the front and letting the excess hang down toward your legs.^{[1]
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- This is the style that OFF-WHITE recommends wearing, and they even have a video tutorial of it up on their Instagram.
- This way your belt won’t only serve as an accessory, but also play a practical role of holding your pants.^{[2]
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Pull the belt around 3 times to shorten it.

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The long, dangly belt can sometimes get in your way. If you aren’t a fan of having the excess hang around your legs, wrap it twice around your waist before sliding it through the buckle. Then, pull the excess around your waist a 3rd time, and let the 6 in (15 cm) or so left hang down onto your legs.^{[3]
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- If you don’t want the belt to hang at all, try tucking the last little bit into your belt loops, too. Then it will just look like a normal belt.

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Wrap the belt around your natural waist for a streetwear look.

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If your pants don’t have belt loops, you can still wear your belt! Bring the belt up to your natural waistline, or the skinniest part of your torso. Wrap it 2 times around your waist and let the excess hang down for a modern, cool look.^{[4]
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- Try wearing a hoodie, a trench coat, or a long T-shirt underneath your belt for a casual yet sophisticated outfit.

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Pair the belt with jeans and a T-shirt.

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This is a classic, casual look that you can’t go wrong with. If you’re looking for an easy outfit to wear that still looks fashionable, pop on a pair of jeans and tuck in an oversized T-shirt. Add your belt to mix up your look and freshen up your style.^{[5]
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- Finish off your look with a pair of dad sneakers and a small backpack to hold all your essentials.

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Stay casual with joggers and a hoodie.

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You don’t have to dress up every time you wear your belt. Throw on your comfiest joggers, sneakers, and a bulky hoodie, then tie your belt around your natural waistline. The pop of color and style from the belt will elevate your outfit from ultra-casual to fashion-forward.^{[6]
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- Keep the belt a little loose around your waistline so you aren’t cinching in your silhouette too much.

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Tie the belt around your waist and your neck.

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This is a fashion-forward look that’s sure to turn heads. Wrap the belt around your natural waistline once and slide it through the buckle. Bring the excess belt up behind your back, then wrap it around your neck twice. Tuck the end of the belt underneath itself to keep it in place around your neck.^{[7]
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- This look works great with a turtleneck or as a pop of color on a little black dress.

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Make your belt look like a seatbelt.

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Wear your belt like a seatbelt for an interesting silhouette. Throw the belt over your right shoulder, then pull the end down toward your left hip. Wrap the belt around your waist once, then grab the buckle and pull it down toward your left hip. Slide the belt through the buckle and tuck the excess underneath itself.^{[8]
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- Try wearing this over a black shirt and jeans so your belt pops.

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Turn your belt into a harness.

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Look modern and cool with this unique style. Throw the belt over your left shoulder, then grab the end of the belt behind your back. Throw the belt over your right shoulder, then slide the end of the belt through the buckle behind your back. The end result should look like a harness or backpack straps.^{[9]
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- This is a more subtle way to style your belt. You can wear it under a long coat, then show a bright pop of color when you take off your outer layer.

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Try an X-formation on your leg.

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This unique style is great for photo shoots and lookbooks. Wrap the belt around your hips 2 times, then grab the excess. Cross the end of the belt across your left thigh, then wrap it around the back of your leg. Bring the end of the belt up on the inside of your leg and cross it over your thigh again to make an X, then tuck the end of the belt into your belt loops.^{[10]
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- This style might be slightly constricting as you walk, so it isn’t great for daily wear. However, many models and brand ambassadors use it as a way to show off their belts in photos.

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Throw the belt over a blazer for a faux-professional look.

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This play on business casual is sure to turn heads. Pull on a fitted blazer and pair it with some trousers or cigarette pants. Wrap the belt around your natural waistline 2 to 3 times, cinching in your blazer as you do it, to accentuate your figure.^{[11]
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- You probably couldn’t wear this look to the office, so save it for a fun night out.
- Finish off your look with a pair of booties and a small handbag.

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Tie the belt around a dress for an unexpected look.

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Mix up styles by wearing a flowy dress underneath your belt. Tie it around your natural waistline to accentuate your figure and add a pop of streetwear style to your outfit. Try wearing a neutral-colored dress, like black, brown, or white, to really let the belt stand out.^{[12]
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- This is one of the ways that OFF-WHITE recommends you wear their belt, so it’s brand-approved!
- You can dress your look up with a pair of heels or booties, or keep it more casual with some low top sneakers.