You know the FOUR steps to get your belt size (it’s not your waist size….): Throw on your pants/skirt how you’d normally wear it Confirm where you want to wear your belt (note: if camouflage of your mid-section is the goal then go higher up than your natural waist; if your goal is to adorn a tunic and channel your inner-boho then go lower and looser) Grab a flimsy tape measure Thread the tape measure through the belt loops and note
Men don’t often get the opportunity to “flash” their style prowess but, with a few accoutrements at play, you can seal the deal in nay work environment. The BELT – not often seen; often forgotten but always worn and an essential with any suit, casual or formal. We love these: Cole Haan, $50 // Nordstrom two-tone, $60 // Nordstrom burnished tan {our fave!}, $60 // Drake’s elasticized braces, $115 // Billykirk’s mechanics belt, $99
A belt works to bring a look together and, depending on the type of belt, you can really kick it up a notch! {Enter stage left} = the studded belt! A belt adds polish, and instant shape and definition; and the studs create an extra bit of ‘umph’ that even the simplest outfits can sometimes use. Our recommendation: Vince Camuto studded skinny belt, $48 {bonus: this belt comes in nude and luggage as well}
I am forever telling and showing my clients how you can quickly change up the look of your outfit by adding a belt…and now Vince Camuto has a few new ones in stock! My favorite is the snake stretch belt ($55) that comes in black or brown.
Forget trying to hold it together in the middle of the winter blues — for instant chicness, simply belt your coat! A few belt options include: J Crew leather equestrian belt, $29.50 (equestrian brown, approx 1-inch, brass metal ware)..,my favorite! ASOS metal keeper skinny belt, $8.62 (tan, approx 3/4-inch, brass metal ware) J Crew oval buckle belt, $29.50 (multiple colors, approx 1/2-inch, nickle metal ware) Aldo offard skinny belt, $20 (black, approx 1/2-inch, silver metal ware)
Mystery: Hey my closet looks like an Armed Forces officers’ closet — just khaki, grey and black! What can I do to add some color really quick and without much hassle? Solved: First, you need to realize that your closet is likely monochromatic or without lots of color for a reason: either you don’t like color, it doesn’t look good on you (although I sure that’s not it), or you do it for ease of dress. For our answer, I’ll
As a self-proclaimed fashionista and shopper-extraordinaire that means finding ways to look stylish and sophisticated while practicing chic-onomics….enter accessories! While my shopping addiction has been known to include clothing of all kinds, anyone who knows me knows I love shoes, jewelry and purses more than anything else! Recently, in my hot-and-heavy pursuit of chic-onomics at the behest of my readers, I have expanded my roving shoppers eye to include other accessories among them belts! Indeed a belt can change your perspective
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