The piece of the season: the belt takes centre stage

For too many years, the belt was purely functional. It held up your trousers and that was it. Today, those who know how to use it turn it into the element that completely changes an outfit.

Over a suit

One of the most elegant combinations right now is a slim belt over a tailored jacket. Not cinched, just barely marked. The effect is immediate: it transforms the silhouette and adds an intentionality that the jacket alone can't achieve.

Over a midi dress

The midi dress gains structure with a wide belt at the waist. It works especially well on straight-cut or A-line dresses, where the belt introduces the waist naturally. Textured materials — braided, embossed — add a touch of craftsmanship that elevates any plain fabric.

Over a coat

Closing a coat with its own belt is a gesture few carry off well. The key is in the knot: not a perfect bow, but one with a little looseness, almost careless. That small imperfection is what makes it look natural.

What to look for

Above all, the finish: clean stitching, a buckle that doesn't try to steal the show, a width that suits what you already have in your wardrobe. Slim belts are more versatile, wide ones more expressive. In colour, black is immortal; camel and burgundy go with almost everything.

At TÁCITA you'll find belts selected to last longer than a season.