Miley Cyrus Just Revived Carrie Bradshaw’s Iconic Stomach Belt—And Somehow Made It Sleeker
- BY ELLE NKOSI
- May 8
- 2 min read
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It was the accessory that defied all logic and yet cemented itself in pop culture history: the bare-stomach belt. Yes, the same one that Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) fearlessly wore in Sex and the City—a wide, checkered belt slung low across her exposed midriff, adding precisely zero function but maximum impact to her already-effortless ensemble. And now, in a move that’s equal parts homage and high fashion, Miley Cyrus is bringing it back.
On a moody Manhattan evening, fresh from her Spotify event where she gave fans a first taste of her new album Something Beautiful, Cyrus stepped out in a look that whispered Carrie’s legacy but screamed modern suiting rebellion. Her ensemble? A sultry, sharply tailored creation from Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford’s Fall 2025 collection, styled to slick perfection by Bradley Kenneth.
The outfit—comprised of a cropped black tuxedo jacket, classic dress shirt, and wide-leg trousers—exuded downtown power dressing. But it was the skinny crocodile belt, wrapped snugly around her bare waist, that turned heads. Useless? Sure. But chic? Absolutely. The itty-bitty accessory offered the same impractical flair as Carrie’s now-iconic fashion moment, but with a minimalist, slightly subversive edge.
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Where Carrie’s belt was bold and attention-grabbing, Miley’s was subtle and sensual. A whisper of leather. A nod to rebellion. A wink to those who know. It wasn't about cinching the waist or securing pants; it was about intentionally breaking the rules, letting style speak louder than utility.
Add in those dramatic shield sunglasses, saucy black leather gloves, and a disheveled platinum shag, and you’ve got a masterclass in what happens when retro nostalgia collides with runway polish. It’s Carrie Bradshaw for the era of Gen Z nonchalance and TikTok trend cycles—less “Is it functional?” and more “Did you see that belt?”
So, is the stomach belt back?
If you ask us, the answer is yes—but this time, it’s sleeker, sexier, and a little more refined. It’s not just a throwback; it’s a reimagining. And if anyone can resurrect an accessory this gloriously impractical and make it feel aspirational again, it’s Miley Cyrus.
