Remember when belts were only worn to keep pants fitted at the waist? Over the decade, belts are one of the biggest accessories to make a fashion statement, oomph up an outfit, and add color to your wardrobe. Check below for the guide on the variety of ways to Style Belts with your Wardrobe!
Sparkle Lists Style Guide: Belts & More
- Wide Belt: Perfect for the waist in a dark, neutral color
- Skinny Belt: Elegant and smart look in either a dark or light neutral color.
- Solids: Blue, Red, etc are great for matching and coordinating specific outfits.
- Neutrals: Black, Brown, White, etc work well with most pieces in your wardrobe.
-Wide, Thick, or Full Torso
- For a Apple Body shape, the best and most slimming belt would be a wide one in either a dark bold or neutral color.
- Wrap the belt under your bust instead of the natural waist point. This will allow you show more waist while lifting your bust.
-Straight Waist
- To give your waist more definition, wear belts with dresses or tops that create volume hips down.
- Wrap the belt at your natural waist line to help create curves.
- For a Pear or Hourglass Body shape there are a variety belts to choose from.
- Wear bright, light, or detailed belts at the thinnest part of your waist.
- Avoid wearing a belt hung-low or avoid wearing one if you want to de-emphasize your curves.
Waist Length-Short Waist
- Wear thinner belts in colors that match the top or blouse
- If you are on the shorter side, wear the thinnest belts you can find.
- Avoid wearing a belt in a contrasting color because it will shorten the look of your torso.
- If you are taller and and long waisted, wear belts in contrasting colors to the top and that match your bottoms.
- If you want to look and emphasize a long, slender waist, follow the rules for a short waist look.
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