As we can remember belts have been around for a long time – however, in recent years, the thick belt revolution has pretty much left us all speechless. As was the case with bag styles and colors, there is no one type of thick belt that’s essentially fashionable – rather, the beauty of the trend comes particularly from the mixture of various sizes, shapes and textures. Basic, or bright, or bejeweled, made from leather, elastic or satin, the sole unifying factor is the fact that all thick belts have the unique potential of adding a splash of color and a huge bonus in style to almost any outfit.
Traditionally, thick belts used to be worn in order to pull in the waist and create a thinner, more feminine figure. However, the modern wide belts have come a long way with regard to their shape, texture and actual width. Cinch them around your natural waistline (the narrowest part of your torso) in a corset-like fashion, and you’ll definitely be trilled with the results.
What are the best pairings for wide belts then? Well, if you’re going to wear them at waist level, one safe choice for work is over a pair of high-waist trousers. A wide belt is also a wise choice when worn with a pencil skirt or a simple shift dress. Outside the office, a wide waist-hugging belt is the ideal way to “tie” together layered clothing – such as various, overlapped tops worn with jeans or a skirt. So, how about it? Well, just enjoy these tips!
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November 20th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
One thing I am very grateful of on this latest fashion of thick belts is that I can re-use my aunt’s belts when she bought them all in the 70′s.. Since she kept them in very good condition, I am using really vintage and gorgeous belts that are in fashion today but also very unique.