Buckle Up: Belt Trends and How to Wear Them

We often refer to belts as the “forgotten accessory.” Shoes, clutches and jewelry tend to highlight our look, but don’t forget that belts are also a great way to spice up an outfit!

For a trendy look, wear your belt over your clothes at the smallest part of your waist to draw attention to this area. If you’ve got smaller hips, you can also wear a belt over this area to give the illusion of an hourglass shape. Women with smaller chests can place the belt under the bust line to add some dimension to the top.

Here are a few ideas on how to wear them:

• Pair your favorite belt with an oversized sweater, tights and boots or pumps for a casual yet fun look.
• A bright colored belt is a great way to make a button-up collared shirt more feminine.
• Knee-length dresses look great with a belt, so long as they aren’t full of detail or pattern already.
• Wear a belt on with any over-sized top, and pull the shirt out over the belt a little to add definition to your waste.
• Put a spin on your typical button-up shirt and a cardigan outfit with a belt to give your daily office look a boost.
• A thick belt adds a little sass to a high-waisted pencil skirt with a tucked-in shirt.

If you like the idea of using belts for reasons besides holding up your knickers, here are a few of our favorite belt retailers:

Forever 21
J. Crew
New York & Company
Target

Still have questions on how to put this trend in motion? Email us at stylemuseinfo@gmail.com.