What a waist

How to keep it together in style

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Brown nappa cabochon belt, Bottega Veneta, £450/$590
Blue radial nylon belt, Dunhill, £225/$295
Dark-blue horween shell cordovan leather belt, George Cleverley at Mr Porter, £295/$390
Red houndstooth printed belt, Paul Smith, £130/$175
Full-grain leather belt with skull-detail buckle, Alexander McQueen at Mr Porter, £345/$440

Photograph Matthew Donaldson Stylist ursula lake

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