Ditch the Belt: Elevate Your Look with a Simple String Tie

Need to be more inspired by your outfit? Take a cue from these K-pop stars and ditch the belt! Tie a simple string around your waist to add an unexpected twist and instantly elevate your style quotient. This easy hack cinches your waist for a flattering silhouette and injects a touch of effortless cool. 

Nayeon (TWICE)

Level up your look with a simple swap – ditch the belt! Idols are rocking a new trend: long, string belts that look like sneaker laces. This was perfect for Nayeon’s Y2K look for her solo album. She paired a daring bodysuit with loose leggings and tied a string around her waist, just like she did onstage at Waterbomb.

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Minnie ((G)I-DLE)

Minnie of (G) I-DLE, who has made a comeback with her 7th mini album, also showed off her string belt style during the music video filming location. She added a string belt to Bermuda shorts with enormous pockets, which are popular right now, and chain charms and dolls to complete the maximalist outfit.

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Seulgi (Red Velvet)

Seulgi shows off her sense of style with a casual outfit. She pairs a ringer tee with distressed denim jeans, adding a cool touch with a string belt. For a playful twist, she dangles a key ring from the belt loop. This combination of a string belt and a key ring creates an effortlessly chic look!

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Jennie (BLACKPINK)

Take a cue from fashion icon Jennie and elevate your athleisure look with a string belt. This style is all about effortless cool. Just tie it in a simple knot at the waist, and instantly your comfy pants transform into a stylish, put-together outfit. It cinches your waist, creating a flattering silhouette, and adds a hip detail that speaks volumes about your fashion sense.

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Jang Won Young (IVE)

There’s also a trend toward denim pants with waistband straps for a more elaborate appearance. To complete a Y2K look like Jang Won-young, who paired a cropped T-shirt with a bright design and cargo denim pants with strap ornamentation, try using a belt style that resembles a sneaker strap as a cheat key.

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