10 Ways with Belts

THE HEAVY HITTER - HERMES

Scarf as a belt

Scarf as a scarf & H belt as a belt

Scarf as a trench belt

THE WIDE BELT

This one's tricky for 85% of women - if in doubt, switch to a narrower width. 

Oh & give yourself enough time so that if you need to switch, 

you have the time to make the correct selection.

Vera Wang - eccentric fashion to the max.
Don't try this at home.

FLORAL DRESS? SKINNY BELT PLEASE

The ties and curves on an obi sash
can work well to flatter a waist. 

You need a terrific figure to pull this off.
If in doubt, narrow the belt. 

CHINO BELT

Want to lengthen your legs? Keep the belt the same colour as your bottom.
Want to lengthen your waist? Keep the belt the same colour as your top.
If you have a fabulous waist & want to show it off? Make the belt high contrast. 

SWEATER BELT

For maximum all round flattery,
keep Mr Belt thin & Ms Sweater fine.

A chunky sweater can be hard to pull off - only for the skinny.

For an oversize long sweater, keep the belt soft & blousony.
If the belt has body, keep it on the narrow side.

BOW BELT

Burberry AW 2012/13

A ribbon belt = Lincraft + bow tying skill.
Easy when you know how. 

THE L-O-N-G BELT

Extra long, hanging loose so it slims.
I buy two belts & buckle them together to get the longer length. 

Wrap around belt.  Be careful.
In this case, its not sitting at her arrowest waist
& so it makes her look blocky.
Avoid blocky. Not a good look.

EL RANCHO

It even translates to evening. 

Its all in the buckle & the extras.

THE CHAIN BELT

None other than Chanel

Belt or necklace? Either will do.

Awww, cute. Purse belt. 

In 2013, the chain belt had given way to
its close cousin, the metal belt.

THE SELF BELT

Avoid at all costs unless the garment is custom made.
Swap any self belt for a leather or metal one.
Always.
Self belts on 99% of garments are not only
a cheap way to decorate but they look cheap.