| Belts are fantastic fashion accessories that can | | | | coloured belt will automatically be more slimming. |
| update your look instantly. If they are worn to their | | | | Knowing what size and style of belt to wear is the |
| best advantage, they can also help to balance the | | | | key here. |
| proportions of your upper and lower body. A little | | | | If you are lucky enough to have a neat hour-glass |
| care has to be taken though since if the incorrect | | | | figure then most belt designs should suit you although |
| size or style is worn or they are incorrectly placed, | | | | a wide belt sitting on the waist would be perfect. |
| they can sometimes accentuate the very parts of | | | | However, you do need to think about where your |
| your body that you may be trying to hide. | | | | waist is if you are high or low-waisted then a wide |
| Different belt styles suite different body shapes and | | | | belt might end up sitting under your bust which is not |
| outfits so it pays to experiment with the placing of a | | | | right. |
| belt to ensure you are creating the desired effect. | | | | If you have a petite frame you should keep away |
| Depending on the width of the belt you choose, the | | | | from large and thick belts as they will completely |
| effect can be to slim or even widen your body. Also | | | | engulf you. Choose instead, a medium-sized and |
| be careful with buckle-type belts since some can | | | | thinner belt, or even a chain belt, to help to keep |
| make you look a little more chunky than desired! | | | | your body in better proportion. Also, choosing a belt |
| However, don't give up. The trick with belts is | | | | that is the same or similar colour to your outfit stops |
| knowing how to wear them so, with a little | | | | your body looking as if it has been cut in half. Thinner |
| perseverance or professional advice from an image | | | | belts always look brilliant with tailored trousers. |
| consultant, you will find the style that not only | | | | Advertising the fact that you don't have much of a |
| matches your outfit but also suits your body shape. | | | | waist is not recommended if you have a more |
| Belts come in a huge variety of designs including soft | | | | rectangular-shaped body. To draw attention away |
| leather, fabric, beaded, chain and ribbon. Finding the | | | | from this, avoid stiff belts and they will emphasise |
| right one for you will depend on your preferences | | | | your 'column' shape, opting instead for a more subtle |
| and shape of body. | | | | style with ribbon ties. |
| Many women, especially those with a more rounded | | | | If you follow these essential style tips to how to |
| body, tend to hide their waist under shapeless tops. | | | | wear belts then you shouldn't go wrong but if you |
| This is not necessary since a belt can often be used | | | | are still not quite sure which belt works best for you |
| to give the impression of a narrower waist and a | | | | then why not book to visit a style consultant to find |
| more hour-glass figure, for example wearing a dark | | | | out how you should wear yours. |