A belt is a versatile accessory that will add a special touch to any look. Even the simplest outfit will sparkle with new colors if you put a strap on top. Besides, it will favorably emphasize the waist and set the correct proportions of the figure. You can tie a belt in various ways: both traditional and unusual for the eye. Read about the most interesting of them in our article.
General principles for adding a belt to your look
Women's straps are now made from a variety of materials. It can be either genuine leather or suede, or an artificial substitute. Models made of textiles, transparent oilcloth, and elastic also look no less attractive. Remember: The naturalness and high cost of the belt is not as important as its appearance. It must be made well, without traces of glue, scuffs and long-term creases. All this creates an untidy appearance and can spoil the impression of even the most beautiful dress.
The choice of strap also depends on your body type:
- For plump ladies with curvy figures, a wide belt is suitable. Against its background, the shoulders and hips will not appear even larger, plus it will play the role of a small slimming corset;
- a thin strap is suitable for slender girls with a flat tummy and no problem areas in the waist area;
- Almost any woman can afford a belt of medium width (about 5 cm). Don't forget to match it with your image.
Important! Do not place the belt on the hip line, this is a relic of the past! The belt at the waist creates the correct proportions of the figure and emphasizes the advantages. The strap at the hips shortens the legs and creates the illusion of a shifted waistline. It is recommended to wear it on the hips only to stylistically play up the look of the 90s.
The belt should go well with the rest of the outfit in terms of color and style. For example, a wicker strap will fit well into a boho or country style outfit, and a brown leather belt with a formal buckle will go perfectly with a military or safari dress.
A belt in a basic color will go with almost any item: brown, beige or black. We recommend having these classic options in your permanent wardrobe. Belts in powder, red, light pink or gray-blue shades are also quite versatile. The trend of the season is leopard print. We recommend wearing it with plain and as simple things as possible, so that the image does not look vulgar.
Ways to tie a belt around your waist beautifully
There are many ways to stylishly tie a belt so that its end does not get in the way and is securely fastened. Today we will consider several simple methods that many have seen on others, but for some reason have never tried themselves.
Let's forget about the buckle
We called this option so because we will not use a belt in its usual sense. Even though it has a buckle, we use the belt as a belt. It is recommended to tie soft fabric models this way: this cannot be done with leather.
The method itself is extremely simple: tie an ordinary knot, ignoring the buckle. Let it dangle quietly at one end. This option looks stylish on a coat or trench coat.
Loop
Good for belts with long ends. To begin, fasten it with a buckle and thread the end into the leather fastener. Form a beautiful loop from the free part and reinsert the tip into the retainer. The loop is ready!
Double turn
This knot can decorate even the most modest dress. You need:
- fasten the belt as usual;
- insert the end under the belt and pull it out from above;
- wrap it twice in the same way;
- pass the end through the resulting loops, thereby securing it.
Infinity
The figure eight or the romantic “infinity” sign can be depicted using a long belt. Fasten the strap in the traditional way, and then twist the free end under it. Make a turn, bring the end out diagonally. After this, you need to make another turn on the opposite side to get an inverted figure eight. Fasten the end to the opposite loop.
Spiral
An unusual and very light option that can be performed on a soft and thin belt. All you have to do is fasten the buckle and make many, many turns of the long end around the base.
Inner loop
If the strap is not too long, but you want to diversify your look, we offer you an “internal loop”.To do this, simply fasten the belt through the buckle, pass the end up and down, and then hide it under the leather fastener.
Simple and tasteful
Finally, pay attention to, perhaps, the most laconic method of fastening. Place the belt around your waist and thread the end through the loop. Then pass it through the bottom under the belt and pull it out from above. Fasten the remaining part through the resulting loop so that the end looks vertically down.
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