What's Up With Patterned Dresses & Matching Belts? | yohana
It may seem like a don't, a wasted (waisted?) opportunity to rock a truly amazing belt. But not so! This look is actually a fashion do. It may also apply as do-it-yourself.
Ciara looked terrific at LaLa's wedding in her Versace dress, and Maggie Grace was equally gorgeous in the Christian Siriano she wore during NY Fashion Week.
Monica Barnett of Blueprint for Style says this look works best on dresses that are on the short side and with a distinct but delicate pattern.
"This scenario is definitely cool for those with (A) problem areas, and (B) interest in elongating their silhouette," Barnett advises. "The print of the dress ensures that the eye doesn't 'rest' anywhere in particular, yet the cinching of the waist with the belt creates shape. It's a win-win!"
Still, adopt this approach with care.
"This trend can go wrong if you choose to go with large print, or with an outfit that provides too much coverage and doesn't allow us to get a 'break' from the pattern," she says.
If you have a dress that you think would work well with this look, go ahead and do a little fashion DIY. Cut a piece of fabric from the hem of the dress—enough to make a belt at least an inch and a half wide—and create your own.
"Keep the buckle simple," Barnett says, "but not in the same material as the belt."
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Ciara looked terrific at LaLa's wedding in her Versace dress, and Maggie Grace was equally gorgeous in the Christian Siriano she wore during NY Fashion Week.
Monica Barnett of Blueprint for Style says this look works best on dresses that are on the short side and with a distinct but delicate pattern.
"This scenario is definitely cool for those with (A) problem areas, and (B) interest in elongating their silhouette," Barnett advises. "The print of the dress ensures that the eye doesn't 'rest' anywhere in particular, yet the cinching of the waist with the belt creates shape. It's a win-win!"
Still, adopt this approach with care.
"This trend can go wrong if you choose to go with large print, or with an outfit that provides too much coverage and doesn't allow us to get a 'break' from the pattern," she says.
If you have a dress that you think would work well with this look, go ahead and do a little fashion DIY. Cut a piece of fabric from the hem of the dress—enough to make a belt at least an inch and a half wide—and create your own.
"Keep the buckle simple," Barnett says, "but not in the same material as the belt."
fashionsandmode.blogspot.com
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