Belts are the perfect accessory for creating a focal point at the waist or hips. These parts of the body are very much the embodiment of femininity, so cinch one on and celebrate your curves. Guide on how to pick and purchase the best belts:

Which Belt to Pick?

• Skinny belt: Slim women can carry off ribbon-thin belts best.
• Medium belt: Medium-width belts are versatile enough to be worn for any occasion and suit all figure types.
• Wide belt: Its bold and dramatic effect means that it's great for play but not really appropriate for work wear.
• Patterned belt: Printed, woven or embellished belts can literally give monochromatic outfits or plain jeans a brand new look.

Buying Belts

A good quality, flattering belt should be supple yet moldable, and is contoured to fit your body curves, meaning that the back of the belt is slightly wider than the front and sits higher on your derriere while the front sits lower.

Waist Definition: Belts Worn Around Waist

Go all womanly by tying your belt high around the waist - a sensous silhouette especially flattering for curvy women. A wide belt worn underneath the ribcage looks va-va-voom with fluid jersey dresses, and also just as sassy with masculine tailored shirts.

Slimming Effect: Belts Worn Around Hips

Belts that sit on the hips can elongate the look of your torso and smooth over a thick waist - a slimming effect much coveted. A medium to wide belt dropped to just below your navel instantly disguises the fullness of the abdomen and draws the eye downward, giving the torso above a longer line. For the seriously flabby, avoid contrasting colors for the belt and bottom, which can visually widen and shorten the torso.