Petite Belt Rules
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Petite Dynamo Carrie Underwood
Since the beginning of her husband’s campaign trail, we’ve witnessed first lady Michelle Obama’s ingenious ability to transform a simple outfit into a fashion statement by incorporating a wide belt. Needless to say, fashionable women around the globe have followed suit. But for the petite woman, pulling off this coveted trend can be tricky. The same wide belt worn by a tall woman like Mrs. Obama, would take up half the torso of a petite woman’s frame. So what’s a petite dynamo to do? We’ve listed seven pointers to help you tighten your fashion belt game.
- Before incorporating a wide, waist-cinching belt into your wardrobe, take an honest look in the mirror and do it in the buff. It’s true that a belt can accentuate your waist, but belts also accentuate body flaws. Know yours. The wrong belt will emphasize full hips or a wide rear end.
- Make sure that the width of your belt is proportionate to your height. A belt that covers up too much torso, creates a choppy silhouette.
- The top of the belt should hit at about the middle of your ribcage. Wearing a belt higher than that will start to manipulate the proportions.
- Of course there are always exceptions to the rule. If you have a thicker waistline, move the belt up slightly higher to create an almost empire-waist effect. (See photograph of Carrie Underwood above.) Doing so, draws attention to what is likely the narrowest part of your body and creates a longer, leaner leg-line.
- When wearing a wide belt, tone down your jewelry. Oversize earrings work but consider omitting a necklace. Allow the belt to create a statement on its own.
- A wide belt makes a delightful juxtaposition to a top with pleating or ruching. But if there’s beading or embroidery, keep the belt simple. Again, you don’t want various pieces of your wardrobe vying for attention.
- Finally, your belt doesn’t have to match your shoes or bag, but it should complement them.
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