Must-Have Fashion Accessory: An Unusual Belt

The must-have fashion accessory for all seasons is an unusual belt that stands out from the rest without overdoing it. An unusual belt with details in design and buckle embellishment will automatically pull an outfit together without looking garish. This must have accessory should be understated but noticeable if it is to be effective.

My top pick for finding the subtly unusual belt is Garnet Hill. They have a beautiful selection of belts with one-of-a- kind buckles. A reliable belt can go with just about anything from jeans to a dress that needs updating. Not only will an unusual belt define your waist, it can also give closure to the dreaded booty gap at the back waistband of low-rise jeans. I have yet to encounter a person who finds the booty gap anything but unsightly and lacking in class, but a proper fitting belt can fix the problem in a cinch. Opt for a belt in brown or basic shade of brown as this will expand its versatility with your wardrobe.

An investment in a good belt should not have to run more than $60.00-$100.00. I have found unique belts as low as $24.00 at J. Crew and $40.00 at Anthropologie. Shopping online for the perfect belt is easy as long as you know your size. Use a favorite belt you already have at home, and let that one represent your size guide. I prefer a belt embellished along the entire length with closure holes so that I don't have to worry about getting the right size. Women often wear belts at different points on their waist depending on the cut of jeans or dress. Jeans that sit lower on the waist will certainly warrant a longer belt than jeans that sit higher. A smaller belt on a snug fitting dress will add more definition to the traditional waistline for a classic look. Buckles with delicate scroll work or understated rhinestones will draw attention to your middle, so if you have been doing your sits-ups, there's no better reward than an alluring new belt. Wider belts are also a great option for holding it all in when you just want to be comfortable. I have found a great selection of wide belts that tie at the closure at Nordstrom and JC Penny. A tie closure is casual and easy, and adds a feminine touch to a leather belt. I typically avoid black leather belts unless they feature a bow somewhere to detract from the biker look. On the other hand, if I were a biker, (who hasn't dreamed of it now and then?) I'd get myself hooked up with the belts at Harley Davidson.

An unusual belt may be the one must have accessory that completes your wardrobe, so make the investment worthwhile and you will be reaching for it every time you hit a fashion roadblock.