How to Wear Belly Chains
From pairing it with high-waisted jeans to bikinis, the options for styling a belly chain are endless.
Y2K trends cannot stop going viral on TikTok and inevitably reappearing in our lives. One of the biggest trends is the resurgence of early 2000s jewelry styles, and along with anklets and summer camp jewelry, belly and body chains are making a comeback.
Originating from Indian culture—in which the accessory was worn by belly dancers and brides and found in temple art—belly chains were integrated into American culture two decades ago and were mostly worn with low-rise jeans, velour sweats, and bikinis. While belly chains are usually a single strand that encircle the waist, body chains may drape over the torso like a harness. In 2021, both versions have been styled with skirt suits, jeans, cardigans, sweaters, and coats on models for high-end brands such as Chanel and Dior.
Here, L’OFFICIEL rounds up inspiration on how to sport belly chains for the summer season and beyond.