A belt is not only a men's accessory, but also a female one, capable of telling a lot about its mistress, about her tastes and preferences, about wealth, about her love of fashion and color. The belt is able to adjust the figure, emphasize the waist, hide imperfections, make a color accent on clothes.
The belt goes well with business suits consisting of trousers or skirts. Belts are preferable made of leather, they last longer and maintain a good appearance. But products made of artificial materials quickly wear out and have a very unattractive appearance.
Previously, belts served only to tie up pants and hold them at the waist. Now they not only fulfill their direct function, but also serve as a fashionable element of clothing, place accents, and are an ornament for various outfits. What do designers recommend today?
Wide belt
The wide belt is still in fashion, it perfectly emphasizes the waist and makes it thinner. Such models, as a rule, do not adorn anything, they choose a discreet, calm color. They are worn with both business clothes and casual, with knitted tunics and dresses.
Leather belts of exotic animals
Such a belt has been very popular over the years. Being a decorative element in itself, made of snake or crocodile skin, it goes well with plain clothes, with dresses, skirts. The cost of such models is quite high.
Chain belts
Metal belts are back in fashion. They are made in the form of chains of gold and silver. Can be decorated with leather, textile, lacing, additional rows of chains. Only thin belt chains are in fashion, any large details are no longer relevant. You can wear such options with dresses made of light fabrics, such as silk.
Slim classic women's belt
Thin elegant women's straps are still popular this season. They are worn strictly at the waist, it is not allowed to lower them below the waist, on the hips. They can be made of leather, as well as textiles, leatherette. Perfectly combined with business suits, elegant dresses both from light fabrics, and from dense, woolen. Such a strap will emphasize the waist, add grace and subtlety.
Natural beige belt
For several seasons in a row, the belt is of beige color. In popularity, it can be compared with a black belt. The beige version can be used in any outfit, any style and color, it is completely universal, apparently, therefore, it remains relevant both in the winter seasons and in the summer.
Wicker belts
Wicker belts regained popularity, however, designers offer rather modest models, without any features. They are perfect for jeans, casual clothes, will become an ornament of a knitted dress or tunic. A woven belt is able to emphasize the individuality of clothing and style.
Neon belts
Straps of unusual neon colors appeared this season as an ornament in suits and dresses. It is recommended to wear with plain clothes of a certain style. Neon belts are not suitable for classic and casual wear.
Combined belts
A true designer belt that combines a variety of materials, fabric, leather, metal parts. This is an absolute element of decor, such a product will decorate a silk long flared skirt or a plain knitted dress. Designers offer various belts: a combination of a wide and narrow strap over it, decorated with leather flowers, twisted belts. For designers, this is a great opportunity for creativity.
Rope strap
A classic belt made of rope and with metal knobs at its ends. The belt is suitable for a free cut of denim clothes, linen. It goes well with linen trousers, a skirt, a cotton dress, shorts, a summer tunic. Shoes are chosen for completeness of the image as sporty and comfortable as clothes, moccasins, ballet shoes, sneakers are suitable for the image. The belt will be ideally combined with marine-style clothing. Business style and business clothes completely exclude wearing such a model.
Tips for choosing a belt
When buying a belt, you need to consider with what clothes you will wear it. Perhaps the loops on the clothes will not be as wide as the purchased belt. It can be matched to certain trousers, dress, you can purchase a universal model that fits any clothes. The color of such a strap should be soft, calm, and the shape should be classic.
It is very difficult to choose a belt so that it combines with all the accessories used in the outfit, but it is enough to fit one or the other - a bag or shoes.
