How to Choose the Right Belt for an Outfit

Adding a belt to an outfit can be an incredible way to add style and class to what you are wearing. Wearing the wrong belt can bring unfavorable results, but wearing the right belt can take an outfit to the next level.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Determine the size of the belt that you need for your outfit. If you are wearing a dress or a "one piece shirt," go with a bigger belt. If you are wearing two separate pieces, or jeans, go with a smaller belt . While the size of the belt does not necessarily have to fit this pattern, it is a surefire way to know that it will work.

2. Determine the style of belt that fits your outfit. If you are going with a bigger belt, you generally have one style; flat and large. If you are going with a smaller belt, however, you have multiple options. You may go with the normal type of belt, but may also use a scarf as a belt. The different styles will compliment different types of wardrobes.

3. Determine the color of the belt. This is tricky, and requires some experience as far as matching colors is concerned. If you like to play it safe, simply pick a neutral color belt that contrasts the color of what you are wearing; if you are wearing dark, go with a lighter belt. If you are wearing light, go with a darker belt.

Tips & Warnings

• As always, all rules can be bent if you concentrate on what works good. If you are looking for simple steps, these are your tips.
• Do not be afraid to play with color, but make sure it looks good.
• Sometimes, a belt simply does not make any positive changes to an outfit. Over accessorizing can harm your outfit and look.