How to Style a Vintage Belt

Vintage belts can be versatile and unique accessories if you style them correctly.

Vintage belts are a great way to accessorize and give a contemporary outfit a unique edge. Pick one up in a second-hand vintage shop or an online outlet and wear it to create a casual, glamorous, bohemian or high-fashion look. White, black and brown leather belts are a great option because they can be paired with most colors and textures, and also can be teamed with a pair of black heels, brown boots or white sandals. A vintage belt can be a great addition to your wardrobe because it's versatile and can be styled in different ways depending on your mood and the occasion.

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Vintage belt
• Sewing needle
• Brooch
• Diamanté earrings
• Piece of fabric

1. • 1
     Wear your vintage belt on the top of your waist to break up an outfit like a floral summer dress to achieve a boho-chic look. If your belt doesn't fasten tight enough to hold in this position, poke some new holes in the end with a sewing needle or clasp it together at the end using a vintage brooch.
   • 2
     Team a vintage belt with some low-rise, flared jeans and wear it on your hips to create a hippy look. Wear bright colors on top and some beaded jewelry to complete the outfit and leave your hair tousled.
   • 3
     Loop your vintage belt in high-waisted denim shorts or a mini-skirt and combine with a tank top and high heels to go for something more glamorous. A great way to add a bit of sparkle is by pinning diamanté earrings into the unused buckle holes of your belts or weaving a piece of colorful fabric like silk around the band.
   • 4
     Match the color of your belt with another item of clothing like a neck scarf, a hat or a pair of shoes. This will make your outfit flow while drawing attention to your vintage belt and making it the focal point of your look.