Embellished: Jewels, animal prints and studs are just a few enhancements especially prominent for
woman’s accessories today. Many designers will go a lot further adding luxurious textures and a range
of colours like neon. Material choices have also grown lengths. While leather remains to be very popular, vinyl, patented leather, and chain-like options are also fashion forward.
High Waisted: High waisted belts adding the illusion of narrowing, and elongating the legs. The
shape produced can give dimension to dresses that otherwise tend to hang on the body. Wider belts
can be found with elastic backing with multi-buckles for example. Depending on the piece, these
range from simple to near gaudy.
Skinny: Slim, skinny belts are a classic. Women of the past would rope one around their day dress
or around the midsection of their button down shirt. They are very attractive with a tucked in dress
shirt and wider dress slacks. As always, play with colour and texture options on the market to locate
the combination that works best.