Spring Must-Have: The Skinny Belt

Posted by Alexandra | Wednesday April 6, 2011

Here's the skinny on the super-thin belt: It is a woman's best friend when it comes to defining the waistline of a loose or layered look or creating a pop of colour in a more muted ensemble. Designers for spring used it in all manner of ways and while it definitely has the potential to be utilitarian through belt loops, it's often suited more to finishing a look or breaking up a monochromatic outfit.

Monochromatic at Elie Saab and Hermès (images from style.com)

Defining the waist at Miu Miu and Paul & Joe (images from style.com)

Skinny belts to try:

1. Aldo Borchard Braided Skinny C$20.00 (set of two)
2. BCBG Toggle-Closure Leather Belt US$118.00
3. BCBG Runway Metal Plate Thin Belt US$48.00
4. Aldo Mood Leather Belt C$24.98 (sale)
5. Banana Republic Super Skinny Leather Belt C$39.50
6. Gap Patent Bow Belt C$14.99
7. Asos Square Buckle Skinny Boyfriend Belt US$14.34
8. J. Crew Pin-Slim Patent Belt US$29.50
9. Asos Blurred Floral Skinny Belt US$14.34

Do you like a skinny belt that blends or contrasts with an outfit?

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6 Comments

	on April 09, 2011 The Fashion P.A. 1,255 said: I have a couple in black and tan, but I think I need colour.. Would love to add a bright colour to a mix of neutrals outfit :) :) :)
	on April 06, 2011 LaurenBlair 128 said: This is definitely an accessory every women should own at least one of (I introduced my mom to them a year or so ago - she loves em!). I have a few, but I could always use more... another item to add to the shopping list.
	on April 06, 2011 cathy3087 98 said: The pink one from Banana Republic is cute!
	on April 06, 2011 Siofan 50 said: The braided Aldo two pack is a great deal, plus with no belt loops you can wear it with pretty much anything and on the hip or waist.
	on April 06, 2011 jchang212 106 said: I had a dream about buying these last night! I dreamed that I wanted to buy one of those belts that was two skinny belts attached together. Come to think of it, I really do want one now... time to go shopping!
	on April 06, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: I like this look. I just got one for about $6 from H&M;!