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Drama on the waistline
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To divert focus from the ever-expanding waistline, belts have gone ultra designer
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The fashion gurus have ruled out the slender belt for the spring look. Don't be caught dead wearing a thin belt
MIDRIFF MAGIC Don't be caught with a thin belt this season Photo: R.V. moorthy
A simple, regular black leather belt would have done the job of holding a loose trouser in place. But that was years ago. Now the plain belt has been given an honorary designation and needs to do more than the fastening job. Belts have awakened to epoch-making fashion statements.
From mere necessities belts have become a fashion factor. They have come to stay forever as an essential accessory. With an important task of digressing focus away from the ever-expanding midriff, belts have gone innovative. Authentic crocodile leather belts, leather suede belts with single pin buckle, the conventional style of girdle around the waist is now retiring and ushering in a variety to devour into. The black, formal leather belt from the house of tradition is a must have in every wardrobe. Wear them with official poise during work. The large buckled belts are ornate. Their glint contrasts with the sombre velvet tones and leather fabrics. This large belt sits jauntily on the hips as silhouettes warm up for the coming season.
Rows of hanging silver and stone chains, on a leather belt, give a baroque feel. Rich jewel tones polished silver details and leather trims give a retro stylish edge. These are perfect accompaniments for trousers as well as skirts. With such fashionable belts hitting the show rooms the belly buttons are centre stage.
The shiny metal beaded belt adds volume to the couture reducing the waistline. Deco bead details adorned on the waist, over casual denim or a formal eveningwear, reveals the essence of luxury and the thrill of pure glamour. Find a new life laced around your waist with the beaded belt. Vibrant belts are a commemoration to our rich and colourful culture and are around to be the centre of attraction. To lend a flavour of tradition and heritage we have these belts embellished with the most fine embroideries, stones and sequences. Any work of needle and craft that is good for a dress fabric is good enough for the lace around the dainty waists. We see bandini and pulkhari belts with ari work, zardosi work, meenakari and more. If you are lucky you can pick them off the rack at a bargain that your sharp tongue can talk you to.
There are also influences from the wilderness with zebra, leopard and cheetah prints on the subtle waist accessory, created for modern globetrotters who cherish the quality and style of design.
All styles come together with the occasional fantasy touch of a stirrup buckle or brass rivets to this simplest of accessories this is the ideal pick for a tie around the jeans.
This season don't be caught dead wearing a thin belt, as the fashion gurus have ruled out the slender look and increased the proportions of the belt for the spring look. It's pouring colours, shimmering gold and stones to add a touch of light to focus on the waist. A variety on the most exclusive leather with exquisite designs and buckles to perfect and complete the glamour glance. Multi buttonholes and a metal buckle in the centre add oodles of character to your attire.
Beads are playing a major role in the simplest of accessories. Do not fret over the horizontal measurement of your body; all the attention will be on the sleek accessory on the midriff.
JESSINA ABOOBACKER
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