How to Wear A Belt?

Today, many girls prefer waist-hugging dresses , or wear a dress with a belt. In these ways, not only the elegant figure of females is highlighted, but also the uniqueness of the dress has been enhanced.

Many dresses now come with belts. These belts are often made of the same fabric as the dress, and are in the similar color or patterns with the dress. There are both pros and cons for buying these dresses. On the one hand, you are not likely to make mistakes when the outfit is paired by the fashion designer. But on the other hand, you also missed out on the opportunity to pair skirts and belts as you wish. So, If you don't want to follow the designer's advice and want to show your unique personality, how can you choose a belt that suits both you and your dress? Here are some tips for you!

In order to choose the suitable belts and match them with your dresses, we firstly need to understand what role belts play in outfits. The history of belts is really long, and can even be traced back to the primitive times. In case that the animal hides or leaves used as clothes from falling off during hunting, primitive people tied the hides to their bodies with vines. This is the prototype of the belt. It could be known that the basic function of the belts has never changed through thousands of years. From the very beginning to now, the basic use of belts has always been fixing clothing.

As leather manufacturing technology and human civilization evolved, other uses has been granted for belts, such as carrying weapons in the Middle Ages. In addition to this, belts are also the symbol of glory. In the meanwhile, The exceptionally gorgeous belts have become a symbol of nobility because of their luxury. During this period, women's belts became more sophisticated and began to be decorated with gemstones, pearls and other accessories.

Today, belts are no longer used to carry weapons. In addition to their basic purpose of fastening clothing, belts also serve an aesthetic purpose. Nowadays, belts can be paired with more and more clothes, whether two-piece sets, jeans or dresses, they all go well with belts. Since belts makes waists look slimmer, they are preferred by plenty of people, especially girls. In summer, dresses may occupy a large space in ladies' wardrobes. So have you ever paired your dresses with belts? If your answer is no, you can have a try. In other seasons, belts can also be paired with other clothes very well.

In summer, many beauty-loving ladies will undoubtedly choose to wear beautiful dresses. Although there is no need to use a belt to fix the bottom of a dress, you can still see many girls wearing a belt over their dresses. Choosing an appropriate dress to wear is already a lot of work, so why bother picking a waistband to go with it? That is because there are many benefits to pairing a dress with a belt. Although it may not of practical significance, a belt as an accessory can add a lot of color to your outfit.

❤️There is no doubt that waistbands can modify people's figures. Above all, under the cover of a long dress, the length of your legs will be obscured without a belt. Therefore, wearing a waistband with a dress can make your legs look longer.

❤️As mentioned above, a belt makes your waistline more clear. From this perspective, your feminie charm would be enhanced.

❤️Belts help create a layered look. Bright chain, buckle and other details can make your outfit more brilliant to a certain extent.

❤️The belts can divide your body into two halves visually, so that you can observe the proportions of your upper and lower body clearly.

❤️For dresses in solid colors or without patterns, a well-designed waistband can improve their charm. Otherwise, these skirts may look a little bit monotonous.

Although it may take much time to choose a suitable dress and then pair it with a belt, this kind of outfit makes you elegant and delicate. You can pair a waistband with a dress as a fixed combination, then when you are going to wear that dress, you do not need to waste time pondering over your outfit again.

Nowadays, belts can be divided into many different categories, in terms of length, width, material or color. When choosing a waistband, in addition to factors such as your figure and skin color, you should also consider about the material, color and patterns of your dress. The combination of the same skirt and different belts will of course bring different styles.

❤️Firstly, in terms of colors, classic colors such as beige, black and brown are good choices for you if you are afraid of color incoordinace. Since these colors go with everything, you can wear belts in these colors to pair with your dresses on most of occasions including parties, classes, commuting or business events. You can also choose a waistband in the contrasting color to the dress if you want to highlight your waist. For example, you may match your yellow dress with a black belt. All combinations depend on your preferences.

❤️As for the patterns of the belts, they do not have to be too fancy. After all, waistbands are just accessories. They should not take over the show. If you choose to wear a printed dress, then it is better to pair it with a plain belt. Otherwise, your beautiful dress will be overshadowed by the dazzling waistband.

❤️Next we are going to talk about the materials of the belts. Even though most waistbands are made of leather, you do not have to follow the crowd. Belts made of cotton and linen make you look refined, and also bring you closer to nature. Besides, a waistband made of metal chain makes you look especially cool. So when you would like to make some changes, you can try belts made of these materials.

❤️Lastly, the breadth of belts also matters. The general principle is that the larger your dress is, the broader the waistband should be. On the one hand, this principle is the result of pragmatism. After all, it is not practical to use a tiny belt to fix a large, ornate and complicated garment in place. On the other hand, a narrow waistband on a large piece of garment also looks very inconsistent. So if you are going to wear a heavy and ornate dress like an evening dress, you may choose a broad belt. Otherwise, a narrower one might be more suitable.

Just as you need to choose a dress according to your figure, you should also take your figure into consideration when choosing a belt. In addition, the occasion that you are going to attend also matters your choice for your outfit. On the other hand, you can also try some unconventional ways to wear a waistband or pair it with clothes.

❤️In terms of material, leather belts are more suitable for formal occasions, while waistbands made of canvas or metal are more suitable for casual clothing. Therefore, if you attend a business occasion or a more formal dinner, it may be better to wear a dress with a leather belt. But if you want to wear a dress to a party or meet friends, pairing it with a fabric waistband or a metal waistband is also nice.

❤️Some types or styles of dresses work better with a belt than others. For example, shirt dress itself is straight-cut and does not highlight your waist. So if you can pair it with a waistband, then your waistline with be more clear.

❤️You do not have to wear a belt on the so-called "right" position. To a large extent, wearing a waistband in the upper position on your dress can make it look more elegant and streamlined. While wearing a belt in the lower position creates an atmosphere of relaxation.

❤️In terms of the choices of shoes, whether high heels or sneakers goes well with your dress and belt. The high heels make your whole outfit elegant, while the sneakers are convenient for you to commute.

❤️Since you have chosen to accessorize your outfit with a belt, it is better not to make your clothes too fancy. But you can pair it with a patterned handbag to make your outfit look more colorful.

❤️For women with broader shoulders, you can consider wearing a wider belt to visually increase the waist proportion. If your legs are relatively short, try to wear the waistband higher up on your waist to make your legs look longer.

Belts are of both practical and aesthetic functions. They go with nearly all kinds of clothes including shorts, pants, dresses or trench coats. So you can prepare several waistbands in different colors and materials in your wardrobe to match with your clothes.