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'Nothing updates your wardrobe faster than a belt. I've found 30 to shop under $100.'

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Belts have quietly become one of the trendiest accessories that I never expected to care so much about, and yet here I am — fully in my belt era.

Though it may seem minor, the right belt can completely alter the vibe of a look, adding a subtle lift, sharper silhouette, and an instant sense of intention. Whether you're styling your work fit or a lunch-with-the-girls look, a little extra attention to your hip region can transform even the simplest of outfits. And the best part? You don't need to spend a fortune to up your fashion game.

Good news: For those of us who are ballin' on a budget, but aspire to own a Carrie Bradshaw-grade collection of accessories, some of the most stylish, cool‑girl‑coded belts on the market right now sit comfortably under the $100 mark.

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Every belt I've curated below is on-trend without being try‑hard, and versatile enough to be worn for years to come.

I gravitate towards these bad boys again and again — they're the ones that have saved countless mix-matched outfits and make basics look instantly more elevated. In my humble opinion, these pieces deserve a place in your rotation.

So, if you're looking for that one belt to quietly pull together your entire wardrobe, this is where I'd start.

Belts under $30.

White Fox Corbett Belt, $29.95.

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NEXT Silver Metallic Skinny Tiered Beaded Belt, now $29.

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Pieces Curve silver buckle belt in black, $26.

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My Accessories Wide Pony Skin Belt, now $18.06.

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White Fox Soren Belt Dark, now $24.47.

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Sportsgirl Emily Straw Belt, $22.95.

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White Fox Robin Belt Tan Faux Suede, now $24.47.

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Belts under $50.

Lustre and Sage Molly Everyday Belt, $39.95.

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White Fox Rex Belt Snake, $34.95.

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Lustre and Sage Western Vitage Belt, $39.95.

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Subtitled Shell Disk Belt, $44.95.

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Nomad the Label Sierra Leather Belt, $49.

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Bronze Snake Linda Studded Belt, $39.

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Belts under $100.

Nakedvice The Stassie Print Belt, $89.95.

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Free People Starcrossed Studded Belt, $56.

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Petit Moments Corset Belt, $53.88.

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Reiss Holly Thin Leather Belt, $85.

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Nakedvice The Duke Cow Print Belt, now $70.

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NEXT Rust Brown Wide Woven Plait Effect Belt, $65.

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Belle and Bloom Dream On Belt, $69.95.

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Noah The Label Suede Belt, now $75.

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Husk Macrame Belt, $99.

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Status Anxiety Final Loop Belt, $99.95.

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Zulu and Zephyr Beaded Belt, $100.

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Noah The Label Leather Rope Belt, now $65.

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8 Other Reasons Concho Belt, $76.20 .

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Bella Belts Classic Belt, now $69.95.

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Hope and May Leelu Shell Belt, $95.

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Vero Moda Leather Plait Detail Belt, $55.

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Kidman Sundown Leather Belt, $99.

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