belt it...

belts are a good and relatively inexpensive way to add new chic to classic...simple designs..and to rejuvenate the old timers in your wardrobe...the main rule of thumb here is that any belt that is prominently displayed must be of excellent quality...no matter what material it is made from...true to the same rule of quality vs quantity...you are much better off with fewer belts...all of quality...than mediocrity in quantity...

take for example a moderately priced shirtwaist dress...they usually come with a self-tie belt...that in my opinion...tends to down-grade an entire look immediately...this is the perfect place for a winning belt substitute...it can turn a dress from chintzy to classy...

want to spruce up an old coat? add a fabulous big belt...create a brand new look...

keep in mind...the width of the belts you choose depends mainly on your figure...tall...thin women can easily wear almost any width belt...but short women would do best to avoid wide belts...generally...the smaller you are...the narrower the belt should be...

whether you choose belts in varying shades of the neutrals that form your foundation wardrobe...experiment with contrasting colors as well...and as always...have fun with it...it is fashion...after all...and fashion...should be fun...

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