So, I’ve been doing some, uh, *research* (aka scrolling endlessly online) and, like, YSL/Saint Laurent belts are def having a moment. I mean, they always kinda have been, but now it’s like *everyone* in the street style scene is rocking one. Probably ’cause it’s an easy way to, you know, subtly flex.
The “Cassandre” belt? That’s the MVP, no doubt. It’s that slim, black leather one with the YSL logo buckle. Super versatile, apparently. The product descriptions say you can wear it with anything “from distressed jeans to tailored pants.” Which, yeah, okay, that makes sense. But honestly, I’m picturing it with a floaty summer dress for that whole “effortlessly chic” vibe, ya know? Or maybe cinching in an oversized blazer. Possibilities are endless, tbh.
And speaking of possibilities, the fact that you can score pre-owned ones is HUGE. Like, let’s be real, $475 for a belt? Ouch. My bank account is crying just thinking about it. But finding a vintage or second-hand YSL belt? Now *that’s* a smart move. Plus, it’s a little more sustainable, which is always a win. I saw one on a resale site the other day, and was seriously thinking about pulling the trigger but nah, maybe next time, gotta save for that vacation!
But here’s my thing… and this is just my totally honest opinion… sometimes I feel like people get *too* hung up on the designer label. Like, yeah, the YSL logo is cool, but at the end of the day, it’s still just a belt. Make sure it actually *goes* with your style and, like, fits properly before you drop a ton of cash on it. You don’t want to be *that* person, you know? The one where the belt is wearing *them*.
Plus, there are some pretty decent “designer alternatives” out there. I saw one that looked almost identical to the Cassandre but was, like, a fraction of the price. No YSL logo, obviously, but who’s really looking that closely anyway? (Okay, maybe fashion bloggers are, but who cares what they think?!)