How to combine a belt with clothes beautifully

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The belt not only fixes clothes, but also emphasizes the waist and hips, puts accents in the outfit. Let's figure out how to choose this accessory and how to fit it into your looks.
01/02/2023
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What to pay attention to when buying

If you don't have a fancy belt yet, it's time to fix it. We recommend getting at least two: one in the classic version and the other accent one.

Before you buy, pay attention to:

  • Quality of materials. Cheap leatherette options can quickly lose their look, so check your purchase carefully. The accessory should be smooth, with no scuffs, roughness, or scratches.
  • Fittings. Carefully inspect the belt - the fittings should not dangle or jingle.
  • Size. To choose the right belt length, measure your waist circumference and add about 6 inches (15 centimeters) to the result.

If your eyes are scattered and you do not know what to buy, then we recommend to start with a classic model with a laconic buckle. This versatile option is always in fashion. Plus, it goes with many different types of clothing, which means it will be used for its intended purpose.

Fashionable Gucci Belt

Choosing a belt to fit your body type

The belt can hide flaws or, conversely, emphasize them, so the purchase of the strap should be treated responsibly. When choosing, be guided not only by fashion trends, but also on your type of figure:

  • Hourglass. Any kind will suit this type of figure - classic, sashes, double and triple belts.
  • Triangle. If your shoulders are narrower than your hips, look for medium width models with a large buckle.
  • Apple. How to wear a belt if your figure is an apple? It's simple. With an O-shaped silhouette, you should refuse wide models and avoid massive buckles. Consider a medium width option that fastens just above waist level.
  • Rectangle. If there is no significant difference in the girth of the chest, hips and waist, then refuse wide belts. Accessory for a figure of rectangular type should be narrow.
  • Inverted triangle. For a V-shaped figure it is better if the belt is located below the waistline. Pay attention to the narrow version and combine it with puffed dresses, palazzo pants and pleated skirts. This gimmick will accentuate the hips and distract attention from the upper body.

Types of women's figures and suitable clothing

If you want to look taller, choose a belt to match your clothes. It should be at waist level or slightly higher to make your legs look longer.

Belt for short stature

ASOS

Properly wear a belt with different clothes

The belt is chosen not only for your complexion, but also for your clothes. The same belt in combination with a dress, shirt or coat creates a completely new image. Let's consider in detail what you can combine the belt with to look stylish.

With coat and trenchcoat

As an accessory to a coat or trench coat, the belt is perfect. Its task is to accentuate the waist and bring the figure closer to the hourglass type.

Ремень с пальто Gucci

Gucci

Trenchcoat with Belt by Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs

Leather belts look harmoniously with coats, but models made of synthetic materials or belts-chains can ruin the outfit.

Miu Miu coat with belt at the fashion show

Miu Miu

A coat with a belt at the fashion show of Ermanno Scervino new collection

Ermanno Scervino

A classic beige trench coat is the perfect canvas for experiments. Belts of medium width will suit it, but too wide version will violate the proportions of the body and divide the figure in half.

Trenchcoat with belt

If you want to stand out - use bright shades. Match the color of the belt with other accessories: a scarf, a stole, a bag or a hat.

Coat with a bright belt

The belt can be worn not only with a fitted coat, it is also suitable for oversize models. In this case, the belt will mark the waist.

Brown coat with belt

With a jacket or down jacket

Don't buy a belt that's too narrow to a bulky outerwear. Down jacket or jacket looks stylish with a medium or wide belt. Do not tighten it too much, let the silhouette remain loose.

Belt with winter jacket

@emmanuellealt

For the winter season 2023 follow the rule: the longer the belt, the more fashionable. It used to be customary to tuck the loose edge into the lapels, but now a long tail at the waist is the most chic. Tie it in an interesting knot or leave it hanging loose.

Belt with short down jacket Prada

Prada

Black down jacket with a wide belt

Z-Zoux

How to Tie a Belt and Wear a Belt on Your Outerwear

With jeans

How to choose a belt for women's jeans? First of all, the width of the belt must match the width of the belt loops. Narrow thin belt with denim look inappropriate.

Джинсы с широким ремнем

Leather, woven, silicone belts with a large buckle will go well with mom jeans.

Belt with mom jeans

Skinnies without decor look good with animalistic prints. "Wild" accessories are not the first season to hold their position at the top of the fashion rating. To stand out from the crowd and stay in the comfort zone, wear them in tandem with laconic clothes.

Belt for skinny jeans

Monochrome white belts are topical in summer. They go well with light-colored jeans.

White belt with light jeans

Belt in a brown or black shade harmonizes with blue denim.

Brown belt with jeans

Bold girls will love the combination of a bright belt and jeans. So that the accessory does not draw attention to itself, pick up a bag or shoes to match it.

Jeans with a bright belt

With a dress

If you want to wear short dresses in tandem with a belt, do like Versace. To pair with a tight mini they picked up a narrow bright strap - it looks perfect.

Dress with a thin belt at the Versace fashion show

Versace

Summer dress with a thin belt

And how to wear a rough belt with an accent buckle? The combination of a long flying dress with massive accessories looks trendy, so feel free to combine a light airy outfit with a daring belt. Be inspired by such looks at the recent Alberta Feretti show.

Dress with a wide belt at the Alberta Feretti fashion show

Alberta Feretti

The turtleneck dress can be worn with a minimalist belt without details. Complete the outfit with a strictly shaped bag and your stylish outfit is ready.

Turtleneck dress with black belt

You can pick up a belt that looks like a Japanese belt-obi to a loose style dress. A wide contrast accessory accentuates the waist and visually slims the figure.

Wide belt with a dress Asos

With a skirt

Wide belts are good with maxi length skirts - they make the outfit balancing between severity and lightness. If your task is to get a romantic outfit, add a narrow strap to a long skirt.

Long skirt with a narrow strap

A slim girl who likes the business casual style will suit a close-fitting pencil skirt paired with a narrow strap.

Asos Pencil Skirt with Belt

A couple of words about how to wear belts with leather skirts. There are two options - either to refuse the accessory altogether, or to complement the look with a belt in the color of the skirt.

Leather wrap skirt with a belt

Another fashionable idea is a leather skirt and belt with rivets, studs, rings or other metal decorations.

Massimo Dutti leather skirt with metallic decor belt

Massimo Dutti

You can wear belts in brown, black, white with denim skirts. As for the design, then start from the style and decor of the skirt. For example, an accessory with eyelets will suit to a skirt with a torn bottom. And to the strict midi-model with buttons, a relaxed belt with a discreet buckle will do.

Denim skirt with brown belt

With a shirt or blouse

Thin strap looks great over the shirt - it can be classic or accent, depending on what effect you want to achieve.

Belt with blouse

When you want to look sassy, wear a corset - a classic white shirt goes great with it. To add spice to your look, unbutton the top buttons and show off your collarbones.

Shirt with wide belt corset Oskelly

Oskelly

White shirt with a wide belt

Romantic blouse with puffed sleeves harmoniously complemented by a woven belt - a fashion trend of recent seasons.

Blouse with a wide belt
Do you like belts? Which combination seemed the best? Share your opinion in the comments!

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