I'm loving the natural waist belts, and only started incorporating them into my wardrobe a few months ago. I have a black, wide elastic one, and will soon have a beautiful turquoise, but would like to get a few more. Does anyone have suggestions of B&M stores or sites that carry a good selection of natural waist belts? I would love to find a red patent, white leather, and woven brown belt.
As a sidenote: How long do you think this trend will last? I think it works super well on my body, so I'll probably stick with it even after it dies out, but just curious...
I've been doing it for over a year. I think it's more in vogue now, but IMO no one is going to call you unstylish for defining a small waist afterwards. It's flattering and IMHO no one should say that flattering = unstylish.
Forever 21 has a nice red patent (real!) leather belt right now for $10.80.
Love this look too. Most of my belts are vintage from eBay. I just searched "wide belt" "wide leather belt" in 70s and 80s category. i haven't paid more than $10 for any of them. My fave is about 3.5 inches wide -- it's a weaved cream fabric of some sort with a black faux croc buckle. It is ultra-flattering; gives me a waist even though i don't really have one. i wear it with everything from long tees and skinny jeans to shorts and even button downs and pencil skirts.
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I too love this trend! I think it is very flattering on womens body and love how these belts can transform a blouse or dress. This trend will be around for sometime. I own a clothing store, so when I go to market to buy my merchandise I see what will be in style 6 months in advance. I can tell you that this style belt is being shown thru all of the febuary 07' collections.
As far as who carries them - several stores. Anthropologie.com has some cute one, nordstrom.com got some great leather styles. I carry a few brands in my store. I think you will start to see alot of retailers with this style!