How to Wear a Belt
I’ve developed something of a belt fetish over the past year, collecting everything from a studded belt to a cool, hip-slung, hair-on-hide belt. The amazing thing is that once you start to wear belts, you begin coming up with all sorts of creative ways to rework your existing wardrobe.
A new belt is one of the least expensive additions to your wardrobe, and — especially for working gals — can make everything from basic blazers to cardigans look new when worn belted.
One of the best ways to wear a belt is to show off a small waist like Jennifer Lopez does here. She chose a narrow belt in the same color as the dress for an overall slimming effect. The thin belt, worn at the smallest part of her waist, brings the eye to her trim torso.
Sometimes a print can look overwhelming on its own, and a black or dark belt can "ground" the print like it does for Chandra Wilson. This somewhat newer way to wear a belt works great on almost all figures.
Loose layers aren’t flattering on anyone, so the best way to create a feminine silhouette is to add a belt to your top layers. Lauren Sweetser adds a braided belt over a casual vest and t-shirt to create a slim look that’s casual and flattering.