I’m a picky fashion writer, but even I can’t believe this belt isn’t designer

There’s an Arket belt that’s doing the rounds on Instagram at the moment and proving particularly popular among influencers for one good reason: it looks high-end but is, in fact, high-street with a price tag to match.

Taking undeniable inspiration from the magnitude of designer belts on the market – think Gucci and Saint Laurent, Hermès and Celine – the Arket horsebit belt will set you back a cool £59. And, no, I didn’t miss off a zero. It comes in four colours (black, gold, beige and brown) and is selling like hotcakes, so if you want to up the ante of your accessories repertoire, you’ll need to act fast.

Horsebit Buckle Leather Belt

With a slimline design, adjustable reverse and elegant hardware, the Arket belt quite literally goes with everything. Try using it to nip in the waist of your favourite floaty dress, or perhaps slip it through the loops of those (equally-as-viral) COS wide-leg trousers. Go for gold jewellery to co-ordinate, and complement whichever colour you choose with an affordable designer bag to match. Chefs kiss.

You don’t need to revamp your wardrobe every changing season when small additions such as this one can to take your look from plain and simple to a Sofia Richie-Grainge level of quiet luxury. I’m all for repeating outfits with a twist these days to give the illusion of something new – those re-wear scaries are really all in your head. How often do you remember what everyone at work wore the week before? Exactly. Don’t be afraid to don the same summer dresses, blazers, jeans or whatever else several times.

It’s currently available in most sizes and colours at Arket.com and in store, as well as online at H&M.com (in case it sells out again). You can also save when you shop with these H&M discount codes at checkout.