Women's Belts

Belts, as an indispensable accessory, appeared in the fashion world for a very long time, but began to exist much earlier. Once they were even inaccessible to the outfits of the female population and were used only by men. Now, no modern girl’s wardrobe can do without a couple of beautiful accessories, because this product not only carries certain functions, but also is a very noticeable decoration.

There are many more kinds of belts than it seems at first glance. Some of them are suitable exclusively for trousers, while others can be a worthy addition to the formal attire.

For example, elegant chains are suitable only to complement some kind of independent image, since they are more of an accessory than an independent functional part of the image. Very often, such a model is decorated with elements of beads or shiny decorative stones.

Classic options, as a rule, have medium width and discreet buckle. Most often, such a model is made in a monophonic version, does not have any decor, even in the form of embossing or perforation.

In the manufacture of more informal products, both decoration techniques are used. Moreover, the embossed belt can have either a holistic pattern, a simple pattern or the effect of a snake and crocodile skin.

The wicker belt looks beautiful, which is most often made of soft artificial leather, suede or some soft fabrics. Leather products are quite functional, but fabric models will serve more as an addition to the image than as a functional part of it.

There are many options for products made of dense silicone. Elastic and durable - they will be a great addition to light summer trousers, fixing and supporting them in the waist or hips.

The harness model is something unusual. In the old days, such models were used in the uniform of the military and servants of the law. In the modern world of fashion, this is the most popular part, complementing the things of the classical style, as well as country and some retrocharges.

Manufacturers do not disregard the owners of curvaceous, creating a line of large-size belts for full girls. The fact is that the full figure is most in need of visual correction, which can be done using the belt.

A wide belt will make an excellent emphasis on the waist, a thin one will emphasize the hips and a graceful chain will be an excellent accessory in the area under the chest.

In addition, double-sided belts are popular, whether casual or formal. Speaking of elegant products, one cannot fail to mention one-sided models with rhinestones and decor in the form of large decorative and precious stones.

The quality of the belt directly depends on what material it is made of. Products made from natural fibers will last much longer than belts made of cheap synthetic fabrics.

Suede belts, perhaps, have the highest degree of wear resistance. It is all about the special properties of this material: it does not crumble, it is rarely cracked, stretches a little and lends itself to slight changes in shape, which protects it from premature creep.

But leather products will serve much less, in spite of even the strength characteristic of natural material. The reason for the fragility of leather belts is simple - in the buckle area, the skin quickly “wipes”, begins to peel off and creep away.

Textiles are much less durable, which often tear and become unusable due to the occurrence of stubborn stains. If there is pollution that cannot be removed, the product will simply have to be disposed of.

Openwork models made of thick yarn or starched thin threads look very nice. But such a product is quite fragile and requires very careful handling.

The real squeak of the season is metal options that luxuriously complement absolutely any look. They can be presented both in the form of a wide model, and in the form of neat openwork chains.

Lacquered straps look beautiful, but have the shortest service life. The whole point is the longevity of the varnish coating, on which scratches and abrasions quickly appear, and when exposed to too high or too low temperatures, the coating begins to crack and peel.

Belts should be selected for the image, based not only on the varieties, but also in accordance with the color scheme of the entire outfit. A harmonious outfit will surely attract many enthusiastic looks and will make any girl brilliant.

White shade, it would seem, at all times ranked as universal colors, but when it comes to belts, these rules do not work. White products are not suitable for everyone, but only for light summer clothes in soft light shades, for example, soft pink, light blue or lemon.

Universal include black and brown belts, which successfully combine with most shades. In addition, such options for coloring belts will be very successfully combined with dresses in burgundy, blue, gray and lilac shades.

Red and blue belts look very beautiful with classic shades: white, black, gray. Complementing the outfit in a similar color scheme with straps of such shades, you bring into the image a small bright detail that will become the highlight of the outfit.

To complement the images in light colors, yellow, beige and blue belts are suitable, and to create the effect of an unusual accessory - silver and golden options.

In pursuit of fashion trends, many girls miss the main thing - it is important not only to look fashionable, but also beautiful. Indeed, sometimes the world of fashion presents us with far from the most ordinary products, which hardly fit into the framework of everyday life.

We have compiled a short list of the most stylish and fashionable belts of this season, in order to facilitate the process of the selection of beautiful women of fashion:

The first place is rightfully occupied by an unusual belt model with lace and decorative chains. Such a model will most successfully look on thin girls, combined with voluminous cotton clothing in light colors.

The second place is occupied by products with unusual buckles, which are usually combined with trousers and jeans. Buckles with natural minerals, with a decorative element in the form of a feather or a cross, carving, embossing and perforation, will be an ideal option for everyday dress.

And finally, dark, bright, printed or plain models of the sword belt. The peculiarity of this model is that it emphasizes not only the waist line, but also the seductive round shapes of the chest. Looks harmonious with t-shirts and cotton shirts.

Not a single collection of the famous brand is complete without a pair - three, or even a whole line of belts. Every couturier, like no one else, knows that no stylish outfit will be complete if you do not emphasize the belt.

Models Gucci, Calvin Klein and Louis Vuitton have the appropriate color and are decorated with embossed or buckle with the brand logo. Products of these brands are always recognizable and have incredible popularity.

No less famous are the models from the Hermes brand. The buckles of some of them are simply decorated with the letter “H”, and on some there is also an image of a graceful horse with a carriage.

More budget and affordable for the mass buyer are Oggi belts. Their lineup is quite wide, and the collections feature both classic and casual, and elegant options.

Choosing a belt is quite simple, you just need to consider several nuances:

• Firstly, choosing such an accessory, you need to consider the outfit with which you will combine it. If the choice is made regardless of the image, it is best to purchase a universal model suitable for many types of clothing;
• Secondly, gender must be considered. Girls should not buy men's belts, unless, of course, you want to create an unisex look; in other cases, such a choice would be inappropriate;
• Thirdly, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the product. More budget models are of medium or low quality, which affects their service life. If you need a good, high-quality thing, it is better to choose a product with a higher price tag, made from natural materials;
• In addition, it is necessary to carefully inspect the clasp - it must be of high quality and durable. It is unacceptable that the parts of the buckle hang freely, making ringing sounds, and the tongue is fragile and bendable. In the manufacture of buckles should be used hard metal alloys;
• And finally, you need to know the size of the belt. This is something without which the purchase of a product is practically impossible, since a belt that is not sized to the right size may simply not fit.

Well, if you know in advance what size belt you need, or you have the opportunity to try it on in a store. But what if there is no such possibility? How to determine the required size without trying on?

The length of the belt itself is measured very simply - from the tip of the product to its buckle. But it is not enough just to measure the belt, it is important to determine your own parameters, as well as take into account the location of the eyelets on the product.

You need to measure your parameters in accordance with which area you will wear the belt on - at the waist, hips or in the area under the chest. Do not treat this process negligently, since the parameters of the body in different places will be, respectively, different.

After receiving the measurement results, it is necessary to compare them with the data of the sizes of the belts. For ease of comparison, there is a corresponding comparative table:

In addition, there are options for tables to determine the size of the belt based on the size of the clothes.

Few people think about such small details, but just picking up a stylish belt in size is not enough, you need to learn how to fasten it properly. Why is it so important and on which side should this be done? Let's consider in more detail.

First of all, it is worth noting that women and men wear belts on different sides. The female belt fastens to the right, and the free tip remains on the left side. With the man’s, on the contrary, the buckle should be on the left and the tip on the right. This tradition has been preserved to this day since the Middle Ages, when such accessories were considered a luxury item and were available only to the upper layers of the population.

The difference in the clasp arose due to the fact that the maids helped the ladies to dress, so the clasp had a right-hand arrangement, for their convenience. Men dressed themselves, therefore, the fastener on the belt, like on any other clothes, had a left-side arrangement.

Nowadays, few people think about this rule of wearing belts, not in some public circles it is still strictly observed and is unofficial. For example, the military and civil servants, in the uniform of which belts are a mandatory part.

Sometimes, to spoil the image and add cheapness to it, it is enough just to choose the wrong accessories, which include belts. So how to combine them with other things in order to always stay on top?

To choose a belt for white pants should be based on the model of the pants themselves. If the product is required, only for their fixation on the hips or waist, and it will be covered with the edges of a blouse or shirt, you can limit yourself to a monophonic version of medium width.

If the belt is not exposed, there is no need to experiment with colors and patterns, it is worthwhile to limit yourself to shades close to the tone of the trousers themselves.

If the belt is used as a decor, emphasizing the high waist of the corresponding model of trousers, it is worth choosing a thin color model or an elegant version with a chain.

A certain model of the belt can be selected for the dress, you only need to consider the style. For example, loose cotton dresses look beautiful with wide elastic straps that are fixed in the area just below the chest.

Narrow straps are perfect for fitted dresses made of thick fabric, which must be fixed at the waist. Thus, we will focus on the flowing and seductive outlines of a female figure.

In this version of the combination, models of dresses with a tight top and a fluffy skirt look very beautiful - the image will turn out to be incredibly feminine.

A decorative model - a chain, as well as products decorated with rhinestones and beads are perfect for a dress made of light flowing fabric. The fact is that dresses of this kind do not need strict fixation in the waist area, they should fall slightly, so the belt will only complement the outfit.

Skirts look very nice with belts, but are combined with them on the same principle as trousers - that is, it makes no sense to wear a decorative belt if an elongated blouse, top or T-shirt falls over it. Decorative items are used only to create a spectacular accent in the femoral area or at the waist.

A stylish outfit consisting of a white knitted dress with a long sleeve and an elongated vest in the style of a military is complemented by a medium-brown leather and brown belt. As a complement to the image, you can choose a large bag of the same color as the belt, as well as watches, bracelets and a light scarf.

The look consisting of a striped skirt of a non-standard cut, a turtleneck and an elongated jacket with a rounded neckline looks very sophisticated. This combination is complemented by a wide leather belt worn over the jacket, a small handbag and red shoes with a trapezoid heel.

A beautiful belt can be used as an accessory for outerwear. For example, in this image, a cashmere coat of a deep blue hue, with shortened sleeves, looks great with a wide suede belt decorated with gilded details.

A gray dress with a button closure needs a special addition, so a black belt at the waist, decorated with large golden spikes, will be an ideal option. To look harmonious, you need to pick up a couple more accessories: a simple black knot and massive golden jewelry on your hands.

A vivid example of the image, when the belt, selected as a functional part of the image, performs a decorative function, too. White trousers and a light blue shirt tucked inward go well with a brown belt. For an idyll in an outfit, it is best to complement it with shoes and a bag that matches the belt.

A bold urban bow, consisting of red trousers and a graceful ivory blouse, is very successfully complemented by a leopard-colored belt. And the unusual details, in the form of a brown bag, a large golden chain and suede red shoes, are what you need to complete this outfit.