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How to wear a belt, a great accessory for late summer looks
It's easy to fall in love with a wild card that pulls off even the simplest outfit, great for giving the vacations a grateful “goodbye”
August 21st, 2024
How to Wear a Belt to Make a Summer Outfit Perfect for Saying Goodbye to the Season? First of all, no need for nostalgia. Although the most vibrant season of the year is coming to an end, it doesn't mean you can't hold on to some of the good vibes it brought. The belt is the perfect accessory to start creating cheerful and carefree looks: just use a colorful one to see how much of a difference it can make. If you love basic outfits, no worries. The classic black and brown versions are true style evergreen.
A Black Belt Opens the Door to Nineties Style
Spring and summer are the seasons par excellence for the t-shirt and jeans combo. Speaking of summer, enjoying the freshness of light blue shades that adorn a must-have item is not only possible but also a great way to start thinking about pairings more in line with autumn. But let's not get ahead of ourselves and stay in the world of t-shirts—light, perfect for warm temperatures, and, with their effortless attitude, truly never boring.
The constant interest in Nineties fashion certifies it, a style that made those unfussy looks its trademark. This is why a black belt without particularly noticeable details represents an extra touch of style that, although almost invisible, actually makes a difference. It signifies a choice that nods to minimal fashion, placing it at the center of a summer where blues, whites, and the entire range of grays up to black can express unexpected vibrancy. No matter its width, the belt “breaks up” the uniformity of the outfit without drawing attention, instead blending in with other details to enhance them.
How to Wear the Belt for Convincing Summer Outfits
Now that we've seen that not only a belt with rhinestones or a belt with studs can interact with outfits by giving them even more character, it's important to note that the summer season is synonymous not only with long or short jeans but, of course, also with skirts. Pairing white and black is a winning idea for a chic result, with the belt selected in any of these colors.
That said, other shades can still evoke summer, not with melancholy but with the desire to live it to the fullest until the end. At the top of the list is ultramarine blue, which, when paired with white or cream, highlights the elegance of summer palettes focused on the intense shades of waters that cradle our relaxation. Equally important are the sand tones, orange hues reminiscent of sunsets, and the deep greens that evoke mountain landscapes. The belt, the bag, and any other accessories you choose can be the color accents that ensure greater brightness overall or the pieces that create a ton-sur-ton solution.
Belt: How to Wear It with Cooler Temperatures
When summer ends, it's not just the holidays that come to a close but also the particularly high temperatures. That's the moment when we start approaching the wardrobe with a different intention, setting aside tank tops and t-shirts to turn our attention back to long-sleeved items. A shirt helps us transition smoothly from the sometimes scorching summer months to the decidedly cooler autumn. Less airy than a t-shirt, less heavy than a sweater, it's a reliable choice for those days when the air is no longer so warm. Wearing it with jeans is a great way to immediately realize its potential for casual looks, suitable for both afternoons with friends and the return to work.
If you're aiming for a more formal interpretation, you can always pair it with straight-cut black pants or, if you're among those who love light colors even during the autumn-winter season, beige pants. In either case, the belt completes the outfit, whether you choose it in a shade that matches your bag or prefer to break this balance by selecting it in a diametrically opposite tone for a fully contrasting effect.