Belts have been all the rage this spring and summer and will continue on through the fall and winter. Belts can be an easy addition to any wardrobe and can really change up an outfit.
Brad Goreski, stylist to the stars, was quoted as saying that a belt is a stylist's best friend. He always brings a bag of them to every photo shoot and every appointment when dressing a client because if anything doesn't fit just right, he'll belt it and it all falls into place.
So, how do you wear them? Well, the most flattering ones are waist belts - ones that hit at your natural waist - not your hips. Hip belts are making a come back but just remember, where ever you wear the belt is where the eye will naturally look to first. So, do you want people staring at your waist or at your hips?
Belts can help cinch in chunky knit sweaters, which are very trendy again this winter. Or, belts can add interest to a plain dress. Belts can also make a cardigan look trendy by layering pieces and cinching in at the waist.
Just remember that the belt will stop the eye at wherever it is placed and draw attention to that area. Sadly, not everyone looks good in belts. Remember not every trend is for everybody. It's actually a trend that I don't love very much. I wear them sparingly because I'm very high waisted. If you don't feel comfortable in a belt, remember there are plenty of other trends that you can embrace. Figuring out what looks best on you is part of the fun of fashion!
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