A belt is a versatile fashion accessory that you can wear in countless outfits. In addition to jeans, shorts and other trousers, for instance, you wear them with leather dresses. The thought of wearing a belt with a leather dress may sound unusual. After all, dresses generally don’t “require” a belt. Whether it’s a strap or strapless dress, all dresses stay up on their own. While you can always omit this fashion accessory from your outfit, though, wearing a belt with a leather dress offers several benefits — assuming you follow the right approach.
Why You Should Wear a Belt With Your Leather Dress
You can use a belt to define your midsection when wearing a leather dress. Since belts are worn around the waist, they’ll draw attention to your midsection. If you’re trying to stand out in the crowd, there’s no better accessory to wear with a leather dress than a belt. As it draws
Another reason to wear a belt with a leather dress is to create a more colorful outfit. If you only wear a leather dress, your outfit probably won’t have many colors in it. Most leather dresses are designed in a single color. Maybe your leather dress is black, or perhaps it’s brown. Regardless, you can add more colors to your outfit by sporting a belt.
You may find that wearing a belt makes your leather dress a little more comfortable. If your leather dress bunches up around the midsection, for instance, a belt may prevent this from happening.
Choose a Leather Belt
If you’re thinking about accessorizing your leather dress with a belt, you need to choose the right type of belt. Avoid low-quality belts made of cheap materials and, instead, stick with a leather belt.
With your dress and belt being made of the same material, you’ll create a more attractive outfit. Most belts, of course, are made of leather. With that said, other belts are made of synthetic materials that fail to offer the same level of aesthetics and versatility as their leather counterparts. The bottom line is that you should choose a leather belt if you’re planning to wear it with a leather belt. Doing so promotes a more cohesive outfit where your belt matches your dress.
Thin vs Thick Belts: Which Are Best?
You might be wondering whether to wear a thin belt or a thick belt with your leather dress. Some belts are thin, measuring just 2 or 3 inches wide. In comparison, others are thicker, measuring 4 or more inches wide. There’s no rule stating that you must wear either a thin belt or a thick belt with your leather dress. However, you should choose a belt in an appropriate size for your body.
Generally speaking, tall women should accessorize their leather dresses with a thick belt, whereas shorter women should accessorize their leather dresses with a thin belt. If you’re tall, a thin belt will create a more balanced outfit. If you’re short, on the other hand, a thick belt will elongate your appearance. The bottom line is that you should choose a belt in an appropriate size for your body.
What’s the Best Belt Color?
As you may know, belts are available in all types of colors. Brown and black are probably the two most popular belt colors, but you can find this otherwise common fashion accessory available in dozens of other colors. So, what’s the best belt color to wear with a leather dress?
You can’t go wrong when wearing a belt in the same color as your leather dress. If your leather dress is yellow, consider wearing a yellow belt. If your leather dress is black, wear a black dress. Alternatively, you can wear a belt in an entirely different color than your leather dress. Your belt doesn’t have to feature the same color as your leather dress. It can feature an entirely different color as long as it flows cohesively with your leather dress.
Leather Dresses With a Built-In Belt
You might be surprised to learn that some leather dresses are designed with a built-in dress. The Leather Dress #777 sold here at LeatherCult, for instance, features a slim and stylish belt that’s built into its construction. With a built-in belt, you won’t have to purchase a separate belt to wear with your leather dress.
Many women prefer leather dresses with a built-in belt because they are easier to put on and take off. If your leather dress has a belt built into its construction, you won’t have to worry about trying to run the belt through the hoops. Rather, the belt will remain around the dress’s waistline at all times.
Maintain Your Belt
It’s important to maintain your belt. Otherwise, it will likely degrade and succumb to damage. Belts aren’t immune to the hands of time. Like nearly all other accessories, as well as garments, they tend to degrade over time. You can make your belt last, however, by taking a few precautions.
Assuming your belt is made of genuine leather, you should avoid getting wet. Genuine leather and water don’t mix. When exposed to water, leather may develop stains or other blemishes.
In addition to keeping your belt dry, you should clean it on a regular basis. You can typically clean a leather belt using warm water and dish soap. Alternatively, there are leather soaps and detergents available that may suffice. Just remember to clean your leather belt regularly to prevent the buildup of dirt and debris.
Don’t Make It Too Tight
Whether your leather dress has a built-in belt, or if you’re planning to purchase and wear a belt separately, you should use caution to ensure that it’s not too tight. If your belt is too light, it may constrict your waist while causing discomfort. Furthermore, overly tight belts can cause creases or wrinkles to form in your leather dress. With a tight belt, the leather around your midsection may develop wrinkles. You can avoid these problems, though, by making your belt isn’t too tight.