The Chic Skirt for Women of Color

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Accesorize: Creative Ways to Heighten your Wardrobe!


Accessories are such a fun way to add glamour to a basic outfit.  Today I want to show you how to add a bright or not-so-bright belt to your skirt or dress!!!

Okay we're going to start basic, but don't worry...it gets better.  This is one way to add a simple touch to a basic skirt.  A pencil thin belt can go a long way!


 I must admit that this is my favorite look of this blog entry; there's such an ease and natural flow to this outfit.  She wears the belt over a warm sweater with a cool white shirt.  The purse and sunglasses are a hit!  Imagine this same outfit without the accessories.  It would actually be quite bland.  Also, no need to overdo it.  She is doing well without earrings or a necklace.


And you can wear a belt over a jacket with no belt loops to make a really cool fashion statement.  Just play around with belts and layers until you get the look you want!


 Here are some really cool ways to add a belt to your favorite dress or khaki skirt.  Your dress does not have to have belt loops to wear a belt with it and the belt doesn't have to match the dress exactly.  Yellow and red go great with grey tones and a darker brown industrial belt goes well with khaki:


A red belt on a solid black or navy blue skirt/dress is almost always a winner:

 

This thin red belt brings out the classic character of this polka dot and navy blue look.  I love the bow!  Don't you?  And the matching red purse is a winner!

 
I hope you enjoyed these looks!  Now it's your turn...go for it and send me pictures! Tip for the economical shopper: I always find really cute belts at thrift stores for really low prices.  And Salvation Army has a half off day on Wednesdays where I live!  Find a thrift store and match up your new belt with an old timeless piece.


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