Wide Belts:

Perhaps the most notable and recognized look of the fifties was the poodle skirt and wide belt that was worn at the high waist. This look ended in the early sixties and was not seen again until the mid eighties when the trend was leggings and oversized sweaters with wide belts sitting high on the torso. Today, the wide belt has made a huge comeback. We see the wide belt everywhere, from department store windows, to runways and, of course, on Hollywood’s most fashionable stars.

But you don’t have to be movie star or look like one to pull of the wide belt. Thanks to the innovative minds of top designers and fabric makers, the wide belt is offered in a multitude of colors, patterns and materials like leather, patent leather, suede, and elastic. The WIde Belts are the second most popular belts on BeltPlanet, following Rhinestone Belts. Perhaps because their style is so unique and they are easy on the eyes and the wallet!

Quick Tips for wearing Wide Belts:

1) Anyone of any size can wear a Wide Belt. However, there are a few tips to help you pull this look off. If you want to take the focal point off of your mid-section, stay away from bright colors like yellow, fuschia, orange, and some electric blues. The bolder the color the more the emphasis is on the waist. Remember, black is the most slimming color.
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2) When choosing a wide belt, always keep in mind that belt itself is the focal point because it is worn around the mid-section so you do not want to over accessorize. Especially stay away from long necklaces that hang low over the belt. This will cut off the body into sections and create the illision of a shorter torso.