Created with the purpose of holding up garments, the belt has always combined symbolism with practicality. Suffice it to think, in the case of knights, of how the belt was linked to their military career, as an essential complement to their attire. For pregnant women, on the other hand, it was used to support the weight of the belly and prevent strain-related contractures. Nowadays, the belt is a fundamental accessory, capable of transforming and embellishing an outfit, even the simplest one.
Let’s discover, together with Artigli, how to pair belts to complete our looks or to get some interesting tips.
Belt: how to choose the accessory based on your body shape
Each of us has a particular physique, which is why it would be advisable to choose a belt based on it. Do not fear, because there are different types of belts and you will surely find the one that is right for you. The high-waisted belt, for example, has several functions: it marks the waistline and raises the center of gravity for those with short legs, making them appear longer as a result, or it creates movement where there is none. Precisely because of these characteristics, the high-waisted belt is particularly suitable for hourglass and pear-shaped figures, where it is necessary to emphasize the waistline.
For obvious reasons, this type of belt is very unflattering for those with an apple-shaped figure, since the waistline is one of the weak points of this body type. The regular-waisted belt is defined as such because it is the one usually worn with trousers, therefore suitable for those with harmonious hips that are not too prominent. The low-waisted belt, on the other hand, only looks good on those with a waist and hips of the same width and those with long, slender legs, as it tends to visibly shorten the leg.
How to match a belt to the colors of your clothes
You can also match a belt based on the colors of your clothes. Let's find out how to do it right away. Let's start with the black belt, a must-have that goes with everything, except for some types of brown and dark blue. The model varies according to the type of look we want to recreate: a classic belt for an elegant one, a braided belt for a casual one. The white belt, just like the black one, matches well with most colors, from pastels to bright shades. The ideal would be to also wear a bag or shoes of the same color, so as to reference the belt and give it that chic touch.
The brown belt is perfect with all shades of brown, but also with beige, ivory, and ochre yellow. Let's see instead how to match colored belts, in particular blue, red, and yellow. The dark blue belt goes well with many colors, with the exception of black, while electric blue and light blue can also be combined with black. The red belt is impeccable with both light and dark colors, appearing very elegant with black. The yellow belt is very lively and conspicuous, which is why it stands out on a total black look.
Belt: how to match the accessory to the type of outfit
After selecting the belts suitable for our body shape and the colors of our wardrobe, we must understand how to match them to each individual garment.
Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the length and width of the belt.
The women's belt must not only be pleasing to the eye but also to the figure.
The belt for jeans and trousers is the most common, as its main goal is to hold them up. Belts between 3 and 4 cm in width are perfect for trousers, but also work well with skirts, as long as they are made of denim.
In addition to evaluating the width, it is important to explore the numerous categories of buckles: jewel, elegant, or interlocking, depending on the final effect you want to give the look.
The belt for dresses should generally be wider, preferably between 5 and 12 cm. This type of belt emphasizes the waistline, which is why it is also good when wearing high-waisted trousers paired with a top, or a skirt and top.
Finally, both the belt on coats and the belt on blazers should be chosen thin and metallic, making us immediately think of a piece of jewelry, aimed at embellishing an elegant trench coat or a solid-colored sheath dress.
In fact, belts between 2 and 5 cm in width match much better with these types of garments: jackets, cardigans, coats, and trench coats.
The belt is undoubtedly a very important accessory that comes to our rescue both when we intend to replace some jewelry (such as a necklace) or if we want to harmonize the rest of our outfit in the best possible way.
Depending on the type of outfit, we must also consider the material of the belt: metal, leather, fabric, or braided fibers (for example, polyester).
We have seen how belts can be used in many ways, a truly indispensable accessory that allows us to always be fashionable. The most common materials they are made of are not many: we have leather (specifically cowhide, both soft and sturdy), jute, polyester, metal, and sash. The buckle can be simple or worked, embellished with engravings or treatments that determine the style of the belt itself.
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