Let's talk about belts

If you haven't brought some belt love into your wardrobe, now's the time, and here's why. 

 1) You can build up a collection cheaply by thrifting your belts (as I did with most of the ones in this post). For those who aren't sold on thrift stores yet, belts are a good place to start. They're not a very squeamish item to buy and are usually clustered in one spot for an easier hunt.

2) They don't have to fit a conventional mold. My past 'belts' have included a tasseled string of pearls, a brooch pinned to a satin ribbon, a gold chain and a bow-tied silk scarf.

3) Multicoloured belts can can pull together disparate colours or highlight a colour in an outfit.  

 

4) Bold belts that make a statement on their own can really complete an outfit.

5) Belt loops should be seen as guidelines. You don't need them to add a belt to your outfit. 

6) Some items of clothing come with a belt in a matching colour and fabric. These can be swapped out for a low-commitment punch of colour.

7) Want to wear that floaty sundress into fall? Just add a belt and a blazer in a heavier texture and darker colour.



8) Not as adventurous? You can never go wrong with classic brown leather.