A belt is a fashion accessory that sets the mood for the whole look. The right belt can not only make even the simplest outfit memorable, but also emphasize the advantages of your figure. We decided to understand how to choose and wear a belt correctly.
How to choose a belt
A belt, like other accessories, is best chosen with your build in mind. So, thin models look good on a petite figure. If you have a narrow waist, it can be emphasized with a belt of medium width. The same technique is suitable for those who want to shift attention from wide hips. Fuller girls should look at wide variants, which will help to emphasize the waistline and visually hide the flaws of the figure.
Also when choosing a belt, it is worth remembering that it is the accessories that set the theme and style of the whole outfit. As an example, you can take a simple image: a plain white T-shirt with jeans. If you complement this outfit with a cowboy-style belt and boots-Kazakami, you will get a more interesting image, in the style of the Wild West. If you opt for a military-style belt with black leather boots in the style of Dr. Martens, the outfit will be more daring.
In any case, do not forget that the belt is the finishing touch of the image, so it should be combined in style and color with the rest of the clothes, shoes and accessories.
Trendy belts 2020
Femininity is coming back into fashion, so in 2020, elegant laconic belts that emphasize the figure will be relevant. Models in the form of corsets look interesting, which unobtrusively refer us to the images of the early XX century. Another unusual option, which is worth paying attention to, are belts-baski. They well emphasize the waist and hips. It may seem that such a non-standard accessory is better suited for creating holiday or weekend outfits, but in fact they can be incorporated into the everyday image.
Logomania will be in trend this year, so popular will be belts with prints or buckle in the form of logos of famous brands. But such models are better to wear with a neutral image, as they add an image accent.
But belts-weave belts are out of fashion, and it is not only about basic monochrome models, but also about variants of several colors. Belts with spikes and metal rivets will also be considered an anti-trend this year.
How to choose a belt for an evening look
Separately it is worth mentioning about belts for evening looks. Nowadays models encrusted with crystals or decorated with chain links are topical. Such accessories fit perfectly into an evening or cocktail attire.
Also after the party you can easily use them to complement casual and even business looks. Wear a belt over a jacket, try it with a satin skirt or look how stylish such an accessory looks in combination with a coarse-knit sweater.
How to combine a belt with other accessories
Accessories are accents. The image seems more thoughtful and complete when the belt is made in the same style with a bag and shoes. Also, the belt can coincide in color with the metal hardware of the bag or with the shade of the accessories themselves, although it is not necessary.
When combining the belt with other details of the image is recommended to follow the rule of three accents. The eyes of others can focus only on three noticeable details of the image. If there are more of them, the image is unfocused and the whole image is lost. For example, you will have a business meeting, and for it you have chosen a pantsuit with a jacket of masculine cut. Use a leather belt to create a silhouette accent at the waist and complete the look with earrings or a necklace in the portrait area.
