How to wear a dress with a belt: the combination that adds charm to the look

Metallic, leather, thin and thick. Over time, belts are no longer just functional and have become an important part of the composition of looks. Available in the most varied models and styles, it is one of the most democratic accessories and moves easily between all seasons of the year and wardrobe pieces, such as pants, shorts and even dresses.

In the latter, the combination may be easier than everyone imagines. Dresses are also present in all collections throughout the year which, always very feminine, can gain an extra charm with the help of the accessory.

Fashion designer Cuca Amorim explains that there is no right type of belt for a dress, as they serve both to mark the waist, thinning the silhouette, and to mark the low waist, which is at the hip. “There is never a fixed rule in fashion, it depends a lot on the physical type, the intention of the wearer, the points you want to emphasize and those you want to hide. Depending on these factors, we think of a belt that looks cool in context,” she comments.

Tips for matching the dress with the belt

The combination of these two key pieces of women’s wardrobe is a great option for women who want to build a modern, elegant look and a lot of femininity without giving up comfort.

long casual dress

Ideal to be used with a well defined waist, long dresses easily receive the thinnest belts, while the use of thicker ones deserves attention.

Cuca’s tip is to bet even on the thin ones and those that are up to three fingers wide, as they are versatile. “Very thick belts are more complicated to use and require more information on fashion and style, so, in everyday life, I think it is worth investing in the more practical ones”, says the designer.

short casual dress

The dress with a more casual feel is a part of every woman’s wardrobe. Ideal for the most varied types of occasions, short models can gain an extra touch of femininity and style with the use of belts. In addition, abusing the accessory makes more basic models seen as more refined pieces and gives a new face to the dress every time it is used.

The tip to rock the partnership between short and looser dresses is to give preference to the most delicate and discreet belt models. “In this case, the dress is usually ‘blouse’, with a loose and relaxed style”, says Cuca. The righteous ask for wider belts.

plus size dress

By refining the silhouette and enhancing the woman’s waist, the combination of dresses with belts ends up being ideal for plus size women. The most usual way to make the union between the two is with the placement of the belt in the line just below the breasts, but it is also allowed to place it at the level of the navel. In this case, the tip is to choose one of the same color as the clothes, so as not to emphasize the waist circumference.

Party Dress

In the case of combination with party dresses, whether short or long, the belt should just be a detail in order to adjust them to the silhouette or leave them with a lighter and more relaxed look.

The preference is always given to metallic belts, but Cuca Amorim says that the restriction that these models are exclusive to night looks no longer exists and that they can be easily carried on all occasions. “Metallics, whether belts, shoes and bags, move freely in daytime and nighttime looks, if used with common sense,” he explains.

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5 tips for not making mistakes when wearing your dress with a belt

1. Belts should be worn two fingers above the navel in high-waisted productions or four fingers below in looks where the intention is to leave them loose.
2. Short and petite women should avoid belts that are too thick and flashy and prefer neutral tones and the color of the outfit, in order to create the illusion of a continuous and elegant look.
3. Women with thinner waists and narrower hips should respect the issue of proportion and always bet on thinner belts, which do not leave the look loaded and maintain delicacy.
4. Wider models also look great on women with fuller breasts or larger waists. Their sturdier appearance makes creating the feeling of slimming the silhouette more easily.
5. The belts also serve to innovate the look of the dress, making it possible to wear it more than once and each time with a different look. So use and abuse this accessory that is found very easily and at very affordable prices.

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