Women's Belts

Belts, as an irreplaceable accessory, have appeared in the fashion world for a very long time, but began to exist much earlier. Once they were even inaccessible for the outfits of the female population and were used only by men. Now, not a single modern girl's wardrobe is complete without a couple of beautiful accessories, because this product not only carries certain functions, but is also a very noticeable decoration.

There are many more varieties of belts than meets the eye. Some of them are suitable exclusively for trousers, while others can be a worthy addition to a formal outfit.

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

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

For more informal pieces, both decorating techniques are used. Moreover, an embossed belt can have both a holistic pattern, a simple pattern or the effect of snakeskin and crocodile skin.

A braided belt looks beautiful, which, most often, is made of soft artificial leather, suede or some kind of soft fabrics. Leather products are quite functional, but fabric models will serve more as an addition to the image than as its functional detail.

There are many options for dense silicone products. Elastic and durable, they will be a great addition to light summer trousers, fixing and supporting them at the waist or at the 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 detail that complements classic clothes, as well as country and some retro outfits.

Manufacturers do not disregard the owners of curvy shapes, creating lines of large belts for obese girls. The fact is that a full figure most needs visual correction, which can be done with a belt.

A wide belt will make a great accent on the waist, a thin belt will favorably accentuate the hips, and a graceful chain will be a wonderful accessory in the area under the bust.

In addition, reversible belts are popular, whether they are casual or formal options. 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 from cheap synthetic fabrics.

Suede belts are perhaps the most durable. It's all about the special properties of this material: it does not get tousled, it very rarely shuffles, stretches a little and lends itself to slight changes in shape, which saves it from premature creeping.

But leather products will last much less, despite the strength characteristic of natural material. The reason for the fragility of leather belts is simple - in the area of ​​the buckle, the leather quickly "wipes off", begins to peel and creep.

Textile products are much less durable, which are more often torn and become unusable due to the occurrence of stubborn stains. If contamination appears that cannot be removed, the product will simply have to be disposed of.

Openwork models made of dense yarn or starched thin threads look very beautiful. But such a product is rather 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 lifespan. It's all about the fragility of the varnish coating, on which scratches and scuffs quickly appear, and when exposed to too high or too low temperatures, the coating begins to crack and peel off.

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

The white shade, it would seem, at all times was reckoned among the universal colors, but when it comes to belts, these rules do not work. White products are not suitable for every outfit, but only for light summer clothes in soft light shades, for example, pale pink, light blue or lemon.

The universal ones include black and brown belts, which are successfully combined with most shades. In addition, these belt color options will be very successfully combined with dresses in burgundy, blue, gray and lilac shades.

Red and blue belts look very nice with classic shades: white, black, gray. Complementing an outfit in a similar color scheme with belts of such shade options, you bring a small bright detail to the image, which will become the highlight of the outfit.

To complement the looks in light colors, yellow, beige and blue belts are suitable, and to create the effect of an unusual accessory - silver and gold 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 small list of the most stylish and fashionable belts of this season in order to facilitate the selection process for beautiful women of fashion:

The first place is rightfully taken by an unusual model of a belt with lace and decorative chains. Such a model will look most successful on thin girls, in combination with voluminous cotton clothes in light colors.

The second place is taken by products with unusual buckles, which are usually combined with trousers and jeans. Buckles with natural minerals, feather or cross, carving, embossing and perforation are ideal for everyday wear.

And, finally, dark, bright, printed or monochromatic models of the harness. The peculiarity of this model is that it emphasizes not only the waistline, but also the seductive rounded breast. Looks harmoniously with T-shirts and cotton shirts.

Not a single collection of a 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 not accentuated with a belt.

Gucci, Calvin Klein and Louis Vuitton models have matching colors and are embossed or buckled with the brand's logo. The products of these brands are always recognizable and are incredibly popular.

Models from the Hermes brand are no less famous. The buckles of some of them are simply decorated with the letter "H", and some also adorn the image of a graceful horse with a carriage.

Oggi belts are more budgetary and affordable for the mass buyer. The range of them is quite wide, and the collections include both classic and everyday, and elegant options.

Choosing a belt is quite simple, you just need to take into account a few nuances:

• First, when choosing such an accessory, you need to take into account 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 that suits many types of clothing;
• Secondly, gender must be taken into account. Girls should not buy men's belts, unless, of course, you want to create a unisex look, in other cases such a choice will be inappropriate;
• Thirdly, you need to pay attention to the quality of the product. More budget models are of average or low quality, which affects their service life. If you need a good, high-quality item, it is better to choose a product with a higher price tag, made from natural materials;
• In addition, it is necessary to carefully examine the fastener - it must be of high quality and durable. It is unacceptable that the buckle parts dangle freely, making ringing sounds, and the tongue is fragile and bent. In the manufacture of the buckle, hard metal alloys must be used;
• Finally, you need to know the size of the belt. This is something without which the purchase of a product is almost impossible, since a belt that is not matched to the size may simply not fit.

It is good if you know in advance what size of belt you need, or you have the opportunity to try it on in a store. But what if this is not possible? 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 to take into account the location of the eyelets on the product.

It is necessary to measure your parameters in accordance with which area you will wear the belt - at the waist, hips or in the area under the chest. You should not treat this process carelessly, since the body parameters in different places will be, accordingly, different.

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

In addition, there are table options that allow you to determine the size of the belt based on the size of the clothes.

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

First of all, it should be noted that women and men wear belts on opposite sides. The women's belt fastens to the right, while the free end remains on the left side. For men, it's the opposite, with the buckle on the left and the tip on the right. This tradition has survived to this day since the Middle Ages, when such accessories were considered a luxury item and were available only to the upper strata of the population.

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

Nowadays, very few people think about this rule of wearing belts, not in some social circles it is still strictly observed and unspoken. For example, for military and civil servants, in whose uniform belts are an obligatory part.

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

Choose a belt for white trousers based on the model of the trousers themselves. If the product is required only to fix them on the hips or waist, and it will be covered with the edges of a blouse or shirt, you can limit yourself to a single-color version of medium width.

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

If the belt is used as a decoration, 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 belt model can also be selected for a dress, you just need to take into account the style. For example, loose cotton dresses look nice with wide elastic straps that fit just below the bust.

For fitted dresses made of dense fabric, narrow belts are perfect, which must be fixed in the waist area. Thus, we will focus on the smooth and seductive outlines of the female figure.

In this version of the combination, models of dresses with a tight top and a lush skirt part 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 - is 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 favorably.

Skirts look very nice with belts, but they are combined with them according to the same principle as trousers - that is, there is no point in wearing a decorative belt if an elongated blouse, top or T-shirt falls over it.Decorative items are used only to create an effective accent in the thigh area or at the waist.

The stylish outfit, consisting of a knitted white long-sleeved dress and an elongated military-style vest, is complemented by a medium-width tan leather belt. To complement the look, you can pick up a large bag of the same shade as the belt, as well as watches, bracelets and a light scarf.

The image, 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 a jacket, a small handbag and red shoes with a trapezoidal heel.

A beautiful belt can be used as an accessory for outerwear. For example, in this look, a deep blue cashmere coat with cropped 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, would be the perfect option. To make the image look harmonious, you need to pick up a couple more accessories: a simple black knot and massive golden jewelry on your hands.

A striking example of an image, when a belt, selected as a functional part of an image, also performs a decorative function. White trousers and a light blue shirt tucked inside go well with a brown belt. For an idyllic dress, it is best to complement it with shoes and a bag to match the belt.

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