Once reserved for the sceniest of Y2K celebrities — think: Amanda Bynes, Christina Aguilera, Christina Milian, and Nelly Furtado — the belly chain is once again enjoying a resurgence. We’ve seen the waist-skimming baubles in bikini pics posted by Hailey Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Olivia Rodrigo as well as paired with ready-to-wear on Beyoncé, Bella Hadid, and Kim Kardashian. They’ve even appeared on catwalks at Chanel, Jacquemus, and Dior. Essentially, a skimpy summer look is not complete until a gold or silver chain — sometimes embellished with pearls or other stones — is encircling your waist.
Intrigued? Same. But where does one buy a belly chain for an upcoming tropical vacation (or, for that matter, a backyard hang) other than from a DIY shop on Etsy or straight from Chanel? There are some jewelry brands that have been working on supplying us with belly chains. Missoma, Bagatiba, Petit Moments, and more Instagram-favorite brands are all now offering body jewelry for you to test out this summer.
To help get your collection of belly chains started, we rounded up 16 modern styles ahead.
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Bagatiba Princess Belly Chain, $, available at Bagatiba
Princess Polly Baby Girl Chain Belt, $, available at Princess Polly
Casa Clara Emily Belly Chain, $, available at Revolve
GISENA Dainty Simple Belly Waist Chain, $, available at Etsy
ASOS CURVE Curve Body Chain, $, available at ASOS
bstrdStyle Moonstone Belly Chain, $, available at Etsy
Versace Medusa Chain Belt, $, available at Farfetch
8 Other Reasons Waist Chain, $, available at 8 Other Reasons
Missoma Baroque Pearl Figaro Chain Belt, $, available at Missoma
Urban Outfitters Delicate Pearl Belly Chain, $, available at Urban Outffiters
Wild Fable Butterfly Chain Belt, $, available at Target
Ariana Ost Belly Chain, $, available at Free People
Michael Kors Triple Chain Belt, $, available at Nordstrom
AZ FACTORY Flat Chain Belt, $, available at Farfetch
Ellie Vail Jewelry Viola Paper Clip Waist Chain, $, available at Ellie Vail Jewelry
EverythingForLessUSA Plus-Size Chain Belt, $, available at Etsy
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