Thin Elastic Plus Sized Belts

Wearing Thin Elastic Plus-Sized Belts

So how should the woman of size incorporate a thin belt into her wardrobe? First of all, it's always nice to follow along with a trend while it's still in. There will be times when skinny belts are in, and times when they're not. When they're in fashion, they're easy to locate, but when the trend is bigger belts or no belts at all, you may have to go to the back of your closet to see what you have on hand.

There are a couple of stylish ways to wear thin elastic plus-sized belts. These belts look best over your top, whether it's a crisp white shirt or a pullover sweater. Wearing them at your waist accentuates your waistline. If you're a pear-shaped woman and you don't want to emphasize this part of your body, this is one fad you may want to skip. Women with hourglass shapes tend to look better with belts sitting on this area. While wide belts look good slung low over the hips, thin belts look more in place around the waist.

One Color

One way you can wear your skinny belt without breaking up your overall look (important for plus size petite women) is to wear a belt the same color as your top. If you're sporting a red pullover over a white, collared shirt, wearing a skinny red belt over your sweater is a chic, sophisticated way to accessorize an outfit while maintaining a flattering visual line. This monochrome look works well for shorter and plus size women in general. You can also wear a thin belt over a buttoned cardigan. Wear the cardigan over a collared top, turtleneck or even a camisole.

Contrasting Colors

However, if monochrome is boring to you or if you're not concerned with looking taller, you can play around with color and add some spark to your look by wearing a skinny belt in a color that contrasts with your shirt. A crisp, white shirt paired with jeans is an easy, low-maintenance outfit. Add a skinny belt in an eye-popping color like fuchsia or lime green and match it with a handbag in the same color for an ensemble that has some added flair. Beware of this if you're petite because when you break up your visual line this way, it makes you look short instead of taller. Sticking with belts the same color as your top is a safer bet for shorter women.

Best Ways to Wear

If you're ready to have fun with accessories and you want to play around with a variety of fashion belts for plus size ladies, thin elastic belts are one way to add some panache to your outfits. These unique belts aren't always easy to find, even at plus size clothing retailers, so when they're in and widely available, you may want to stock up. Keep these tips in mind when adding this versatile accessory to your wardrobe:

1,Although these belts are made to stretch, you should buy a size that fits you without being tight.

2,You may need to shop in the men's department or men's big and tall to find the belt size you need. If you do, expect to find rather neutral colors instead of anything very bright and attention-getting.

3,Wear two belts in a criss-crossed fashion (either the same or different colors) for a different look. Remember: fashion should be fun and accessories are made to inject some of your personality into your overall ensemble.