What kind of belt to wear with a dress

You can choose either a wide or a skinny belt to cinch in your waist over your dress, but I would think about proportions. Karen above matches her belt to her sandals. Get this similar maxi dress and belt to copy her look. If you have a curvier figure, you may wish to opt for a wider belt to showcase it, while if you have less of a waist, you might opt for a skinnier belt.

But, there are really no hard and fast rules. The beauty of cinching in a dress using a belt is it creates extra versatility within your wardrobe. You could, for example, take a fairly plain shift dress and add pizzazz with a bright, wide belt. Whether you wear a belt or not with your jeans is really down to personal preference, the look you are trying to achieve, and whether your jeans fit perfectly.

Helen above adds interest to her jeans and print t-shirt with a black belt. Recreate her look with this similar belt , shirt and ripped jeans. You can get away with wearing jeans which are a tiny bit too big at the waist by cinching them in with a belt. Maria above shows how to cinch a puffer jacket to add shape. Check out this similar wide belt , puff jacket and leather leggings.

Just get a tape measure and measure around the part you want to wear your belt — allowing for some leeway to fit over your jeans or pants. The latest trends involve knotting a belt in a unique way, choosing metallics, or wearing a high contrast belt in a complementary color. Do you know how to wear a belt correctly? Feature image by Maria. As an associate for Amazon and many other brands, we receive a small commission at no cost to you on qualifying purchases which enables us to keep creating amazing free content for you.

I have got lots of different types of belts I have been collecting belts since I was 14 I mainly wear my belts on my shirts and jumpers in winter. I love belts and have an extensive collection of new and vintage belts. I am a pear shape woman so I love to belt everything: dresses, skirts, pants.

A belt can add personality and accent your body shape. Belts are back on my radar. During a closet cleaning frenzy I threw out perfect belt I had stopped wearing. I love belts! My hourglass shape allows me to wear them often they always give my outfit a finishing touch. I love to find vintage leather belts and special embellishments for nighttime. Thanks for your post very informative.

They really are a useful and beautiful accessory. Can anyone tell me where to find such a belt? But then I went through the post again and saw that your type of belts is not for tall, straight people like me haha. Hello Carol! I think I can help you with that. Have you looked at ADA Collection? I love her belts! Her website is adacollection. I used to just look at myself in the mirror and the belt looked good around my waist. Hi Cynthia, this is a very helpful post. I think you explained everything very well.

Like Sheela Goh I keep forgetting belts. Still, when creating an outfit I keep forgetting them. Or I feel wearing a necklace which I do almost all the time and a belt is too much.

But most of the time, I just forget. So thanks for reminding me of this great styling item. And that all the belts which have made appearances on my blog were borrowed? Hi Sheela, It took me a while to add belts to my look, too. And yet, Michelle Obama does precisely that and looks fabulous! Hi Patti, Obi belts are comfortable and chic. Anything that can mix those two elements is a winner in my book! Style your dress with a neutral black or brown, or go for a something with a bit more contrast to add flair to your ensemble.

Give your favorite little black dress extra visual interest with a classic black belt. When you add a neutral brown suede belt, your off-the-shoulder summer dress will feel so different. A black belt will go with any type of dress or color that you wear, like this bright green one.

Wear yours with a classic black belt to give it a fresh twist. ICYMI, the western trend is still going strong. But there's practicality involved here too: A belt is a solid alternative for wearing an otherwise too-loose vintage pair without requiring a trip to the tailor. Courtesy of brand. A blazer is more versatile than we give it credit for, and all it takes to bring out its full potential is a belt.

Tie a thin one higher up on the rib cage if you want to wear it as a minidress, or cinch it just above the waist to give an oversize silhouette some structure. The puddle-pants look has been dominating our feeds since last spring, thanks to celebs like Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner sporting floor-kissing trousers with enviable swagger.

Lean into the trend with similar confidence by adding a thin designer belt, perfect for breaking up a monochromatic ensemble with shiny logo bait—and yes, holding those loosely tailored bottoms in place. Dresses, especially colorful or heavily printed ones, can easily lose their charm if you wear them on repeat. Adding a belt, however, can make your look feel entirely new—and we love a metallic or rope version paired with a knit long-sleeve dress for cooler fall temps.

An approachable way into the early-aughts trend? Dress up a simple outfit combo, like a white button-down and cropped kick-flare jeans, for date night. If you thought you figured out all the ways you could style a vest this fall, think again. A belt especially a webbed one like Ganni's plus a vest looks right on trend for now, whether worn with a grandpa knit or a sleeveless puffer jacket. But if you want to give form to a cocoon style or a coat that doesn't already come with some kind of waist tie , a belt is a great way to create shape and switch up your look.

By Talia Abbas.