Recently when I was figuring out what to wear for a relaxed afternoon with my girlfriends, I found out that i couldn’t put together an outfit without a figure belt. Most of my outfits- especially those that include shirt dresses or long, flowy, floral tops- seemed drab and boring and the worst, normal, without a figure belt. So I have come to realise that the figure belt is a fashion must-have accessory.
I love how figure belts bring most outfits to life and the outfit look chic, modern and elegant. Others look funky and urban chic. That’s because figure belts liven up an garment and turn it from drab to fab. It also does wonders for the feminine figure as it cinches in the waist to create that elegantly alluring feminine form.
Figure belts can be found in all shapes and sizes, and they’re also a very affordable accessory. The torso is the figure belt’s playground as belts can be worn below the bust-line, around the natural waist or around the hips. Wide belts work wonders for the feminine form when worn around the smallest part of the torso, the natural waist. This emphasizes and slims this feminine zone while accentuating the curves. So this means that your perfect hour-glass body is created in an instant. Thick belts create a dramatic, waist-narrowing look since they brace the body in a corset-like fashion. And for dainty dresses, or even when you want to add a splash of colour or a dramatic metallic finish, a skinny belt is the perfect accessory. Skinny belts really show off a great outfit and most of the time, they are a finishing touch that bring an outfit to life. My all time favourite is the empire waist belt. These belts are worn just below the bust line. These belts really flatter the feminine figure and look great with any kind of dress. They really bring elegance and grace to a dress and accentuate the bosom as well as the bust line. The empire waist belt is great for livening up a daytime outfit as they create an individual touch to an outfit, and of course for the night time when looking to add a little feminine spice to your outfit.
A current trend that I’m totally in love with this season is the wide figure belt over a coat. This look is feminine, chic and has a mixture of funky, urban, elegance to it. Even if the coat comes with its own belt, you can swap it with a figure belt just to give it that individual touch and spark. Also, when you want to add a little elegance and individuality to your blazer, just add a figure belt. It looks great when wearing it to work or even on a night out on the town.
A figure belt is really an inexpensive accessory that makes an outfit look great. So if you are looking for a way to be a trendsetter while flattering and enhancing your beautiful feminine figure, go the figure belt way.
Images: Simon Deiner/ SDR Photo, African Fashion International, 2011 Joburg Fashion Week, Abigail Keats, Bongiwe Walaza, http://www.afi.sdr.co.za/.
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