Delicate and ornate, the evening belts popular in the 1960s are back and better than ever this season, as seen at Versace, Moschino, and more

There&rsquo;s a reason why the 1960s are called the &lsquo;swinging sixties&rsquo;. Those were the years of rebellion against the status quo, when post-war austerity gave way to fun-loving hedonism and the second wave of feminism swept across the globe. It was also the decade in which the sartorial rulebook was given a major overhaul: no skirt was too short and no beehive too high, while geometric prints, culottes, mini dresses, and boxy silhouettes burst onto the fashion scene.

With such an impact, it&rsquo;s small wonder that every season some style element from the &lsquo;60s is referenced, both on and off the catwalk. For Fall/Winter 2019, it&rsquo;s the evening belt that gets the retro revival treatment. More fashion than function, the belt is meant for decoration rather than holding your trousers up. It&rsquo;s usually made of metal (often chains) and precious stones, and worn slung low over the hips.

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This season, the evening belt is given a fresh look with new embellishments and clever styling. At Versace, a fine strand of gold links adorned the waist of a black satin dress, from which dangled the letter &lsquo;V&rsquo;. Blinged out gilt chains created a drop waist effect at Moschino, while Marni and Gabriela Hearst saw the belt cinching blazers and coats, the latter in the form of a triple row of golden coins.

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With that in mind, we&rsquo;ve rounded up some of the best pieces you&rsquo;ll want to add to your wardrobe. Wear the style over pretty much any outfit, or pair with a bikini for maximum effect.

Chain belt with crystal Double G buckle, Gucci

Leather and chain belt, Saint Laurent

Tortoiseshell acrylic and gold-tone belt, Cult Gaia

Embellished silver-tone belt, Marni

Fringed crystal embellished belt, Alessandra Rich

Gold-tone and shell belt, Isabel Marant

Castaway gold-plated pearl belt, Alighieri

Faux pearl and grosgrain belt, Christopher Kane

Wide coin belt, Gabriela Hearst

Divinita gold-tone crystal belt, Rosantica

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