How a simple belt can transform your summer outfit: Learn from this actress
Singer and actress Nana / Captured from Nana's social media
Singer and actress Nana is proving that a simple belt can breathe new life into the most basic of outfits. By adding a belt to casual staples like T-shirts and sweatpants, Nana is setting the tone for effortlessly chic everyday fashion, in line with the revived Y2K aesthetic.
In a recent set of social media photos, Nana showed off a laid-back look featuring a loose, oversized T-shirt and a belt slung casually around the waist. While the T-shirt, cap, pants and backpack gave off a basic vibe, the matching belt gave her outfit a trendy edge, showing how a single accessory can elevate an otherwise plain look.
Singer and actress Nana / Captured from Nana's social media
In another post, Nana matched distressed sweatpants with a bold black belt, creating a striking contrast that captured a playful yet fashionable mood. This mix-and-match style echoed the Y2K trend — still dominating runways and street fashion — and offered a cool, retro vibe. She paired the outfit with a cropped T-shirt and a denim shoulder bag to complete the stylish ensemble.
Fashion insiders say that those looking to emulate Nana’s signature belt style this summer should skip the thin belts and instead reach for chunkier, bolder versions reminiscent of early-2000s streetwear. The key, they say, is to keep the rest of the outfit minimal and let the belt become the centerpiece.
Whether it’s a gym outfit or an everyday tee, Nana shows that a belt can transform even the most low-key attire into something fashion-forward.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.