Summer is the time when many girls strive to stand out with the help of well-chosen accessories for the bow and use them to focus on the figure. Currently, there is a large assortment of such jewelry, among which the waist chain stands out. This is the super trend of the past 2014, which is now again experiencing its creative transformation under the strict guidance of famous designers.
A bit of history
The waist chain was still popular 4,000 years ago among the peoples of the East, but everywhere it had different meanings. For example, in India such an accessory was called “patka”. It was one of many attributes for religious rituals and ceremonies. It is in such a necklace at the waist that God Krishna is depicted in many paintings preserved from antiquity.
In the Maldives, such jewelry was distributed only among noble people and emphasized their status enshrined in society - a judge, the head of the city, etc. They were made exclusively of precious metals, and precious and natural stones were used as decoration. The chain on the waist was of similar importance for the fairer sex in Russia in the 7th century. For a long time, Russian ladies so pointed to the luxury and wealth of a kind.
The inhabitants of the Arab countries with the help of chains on the waist lured men, putting on jewelry during the performance of various ethnic dances, thus emphasizing their seductive forms. And thanks to the additions in the form of gold coins or special trinkets, they strengthened the influence of this accessory.
When jewelry again became popular in the 21st century, Western designers gave it a new name - belly chain, which literally translates as a chain for the stomach.
Features and Benefits
In a primitive state, the decoration resembles a thin belt of metal links of different sizes and lengths. Such a traditional jewelry will easily refresh most women's bows, focusing on the waist. However, modern fashion leaves such elegant simplicity in the past, offering girls more elegant and interesting models.
Typically, such a chain encircles the waist or abdomen, giving a certain sophisticated atmosphere to the image. But there are also models that are worn on the hips of a woman and are made up to 100 cm long. There are also products that are attached to the neck, and then effectively pass under the arms and end at the waist - this is a more evening and bold option for a confident girl.
It is worth considering that such an ornament will become a real ornament only for those young women who have an enviable figure. Thus, this accessory becomes a kind of finishing touch to the efforts on themselves that most women make on the eve of the hot season. The chain at the waist easily draws the attention of others to the relief tummy of its owner and emphasizes its beauty.
The modern assortment includes a variety of styles of such an accessory: from models to an evening dress to spectacular additions to a swimsuit. Most often, jewelry is not made of expensive metals, which differ in stainless properties, but are usually intended to be worn for no more than one season. However, among the jewelry, you can try to find traditional ethnic patches, which modern bows can very elegantly emphasize.
Spectacular images
The most popular options are traditionally thin and complemented with a pair of cubic zirconias products that are attached directly to the waist. With the help of them, any girl will feel even more refined.
The best everyday option would be the decoration that the girl puts on under a translucent blouse. For example, a silver stylish model combined with a short white blouse made of thin material and black shorts at a low waist will be the perfect combination for walking around the city with friends.
If a girl wants to stand out, stylists recommend that she purchase an accessory to her swimsuit. In this case, it is better to abandon the body and give preference to an open bikini.
The most spectacular option will be such a chain style, in which it is attached behind the neck and passes at hand. The presence of an additional element of decor in the form of a pendant will give an image of elegance. Swimsuit should be combined with the color of the metal of which the chain is made.
Being in search of a spectacular and unbanal jewelry for an evening dress, it is worthwhile to purchase a jewelry more tangible in weight, which will perfectly lie on top of clothes, emphasizing the girl's femininity.
To get a more elegant look, stylists advise combining the accessory with a plain dress. The most profitable and luxurious bow will be obtained using a classic black dress and a thick gilded chain, which will encircle it in several tiers.
