All kinds of styles of wedding dresses, different colors and textures imply the same abundance of accessories for them - jewelry for the head, neck and arms, shoes, even elegant lace umbrellas. Alas, very often the seemingly most obvious accessory is overlooked, which directly determines how advantageous the dress looks: wedding belts on a dress make it much more interesting, and the image more feminine and harmonious. If desired, the belt can become a bright accent in the entire image of the bride.
Belts for a wedding dress
Why do you need a belt?
This detail helps in creating an elegant, sophisticated look. According to experts, a belt is necessary:
- To create a bright, unusual image.
- A harmonious addition to the dress. A-line and classic outfits may look incomplete without it.
- Focus on the bride's waist. The girl’s beautiful figure is emphasized, the image becomes gentle and feminine.
The belt must be abandoned if the girl is pregnant. This part will put pressure on the stomach. Also, the strap will not work if there are too many beads or embroidery on it. It will attract too much attention and ruin the appearance.
Rules for choosing a belt for a wedding dress
You need to choose this element very carefully, taking into account the width, decor, material and features of the bride’s figure.
Ideal width
For petite girls, a belt with a width of up to 4 cm is suitable. It will make the image elegant, gentle, and will not attract undue attention.
To correct your figure and visually lengthen the image, you should choose an accessory 5-8 cm wide. It is placed just above the waist.
If the waist line is not clearly defined, you need to make the figure more feminine, you should choose a belt with a width of 10 cm. Place the element strictly at the waist.
To emphasize the waistline and chest, choose wide belts more than 10 cm wide. Such a detail will make the shape expressive and effective. Suitable for thin girls who want to give their figure more femininity.
What material is suitable
Ideal fabrics for a belt are:
- Silk. Creates a gentle, sophisticated look. Suitable for lace and chiffon outfits.
- Organza. Durable, pleasant to the touch material. It is optimal for young women who want to create a flirty image. The fabric is combined with an outfit made of satin, satin, silk.
- Atlas. Often used to create belts. The material is very pleasant to the touch and has a slightly shiny surface. With the help of such a detail, a traditional festive look is created. Looks great with or without jewelry. Pairs with a dress made of patchwork or brocade. Ideal for creating a bridal look.
- Taffeta. Suitable for brides who want to create a spectacular look. The belt looks elegant and emphasizes the girl’s individuality. Combines with jacquard and poplin.
Decor: how to decorate a belt
This accessory can be decorated with certain details, or do without them. A plain belt without any decorations will suit classic dresses or outfits with an existing appliqué. In this case, beads and beads on the belt will be redundant.
If the dress does not have any appliqués or decorations, it is necessary to supplement the ribbon with beads, beads, and rhinestones. Pearls would be appropriate. He will create an aristocratic image. There should not be too many decorations on the belt, otherwise the appearance will be spoiled.
For a summer wedding, a belt decorated with floral patterns is suitable. When decorating such an element, artificial flowers can be used: tulips, daisies. Roses will create a spectacular look. At the same time, the flowers should be in harmony with the shade of the dress and not be too large.
Options for decorating a blue belt on a bride's dress
The blue belt, an unspoken symbol of prudence and sincerity, a sign of stability and nobility, will become an original bright detail of the bride’s wedding dress. In India, this color represents wisdom and protects against evil spirits. According to legend, if the bride wears a blue wardrobe item on her wedding day, the husband and wife will be devoted to family values throughout their lives. A bright belt on a wedding dress is a spectacular detail, which can be made even more elegant and unique by jewelry. A scattering of stones or delicate white lace on a blue ribbon looks especially graceful and elegant.
Openwork lace
The blue satin ribbon is decorated with delicate lace trim. With the help of such a subtle detail, designers make the wedding dress even more feminine. Numerous variations of lace decorations give every bride the opportunity to choose the appropriate decorative element. Delicate snow-white lace looks impressive, which will contrast favorably with the main color of the ribbon. An interestingly decorated belt can become a key detail of a wedding dress.
Stones and rhinestones
The belt on the festive dress is decorated with rhinestones and stones, which make the image royally luxurious and majestic. This could be one large stone fixed in the middle of a satin bow, or a rhinestone flower decorating openwork embroidery. Modern resourceful designers offer a wide range of various variations of jewelry with beads, pearls and rhinestones. When choosing trim for this element of the outfit, do not forget to take into account the number of similar details on the dress itself. A robe that is too overloaded with the shine of precious stones will look ridiculous.
Belt and bride's body type
If you choose the right belt, you will be able to hide flaws and emphasize the strengths of your figure. When choosing such an accessory, the type of figure and its features are taken into account:
- Thin belt. Ideal for girls with an hourglass figure. At the same time, decorations are not needed, they will ruin the appearance. Also suitable for a triangle shape.
- A wide belt suits a pear-shaped figure. It should be bright, as this will help correct the figure.
If you have an apple-shaped figure, you should avoid the belt, as it focuses attention on the problem area.
Ideal color combinations of wedding dress and belt
Experts recommend choosing a belt of the same color as the groom's tie. Then the newlyweds will look very harmonious.
The most important thing is to choose a belt that matches the color of the dress. If these elements do not combine, the image will be a failure. A belt is selected for a traditional white dress:
- Red.
- Blue.
- Green.
- Pink.
- Blue.
A gold belt goes with an ivory dress, so you can create an aristocratic look. If the wedding theme is nautical and the bride has chosen a blue outfit, you can choose a white or black accessory.
Advantages
First of all, it’s worth understanding what advantages using a belt provides. This accessory solves three important problems at once:
- allows you to emphasize a thin waist or divert attention from this part of the body if the waist is not ideal;
- with its help you can easily arrange the desired shades in your wedding look;
- with the help of a belt it is easy to “support” the chosen style of celebration . For example, for a pirate-themed wedding, you should choose a bright sash belt with your dress. If you are planning a celebration in a retro style, then a vintage belt will be the ideal addition to the toilet.
How to position the belt correctly
It is not necessary to place the strap only at the waist; there are other options that help correct your figure:
- Under the chest. The ideal location of the belt for an outfit in a Greek or nautical style. Visually lengthens the silhouette, short girls will look taller. In addition, this arrangement allows you to hide a small tummy. Also suitable for pregnant brides.
- At the waist. The figure becomes proportional, and the image is sensual and tender. The feminine curves of the body are emphasized.
- In the hip area. Quite an original location, which is not often chosen. Suitable for slender, thin girls, as this accessory makes the hips look a little fuller. Suitable for a fishnet style dress.
How to make a belt with your own hands: instructions and possible decor options
If you have free time and desire, it is recommended to create this accessory with your own hands. This is easy to do if you follow the instructions:
- It is necessary to prepare a ribbon of any fabric. It is recommended to choose satin or chintz. Belt width: 5 cm, length at least 1 meter. Scissors, beads or seed beads are also prepared.
- You need to measure the center of the ribbon and attach a beautiful brooch to it. On the sides it is complemented with beads or seed beads. In the center, instead of a brooch, you can use a small bow made of thin ribbons. It is carefully sewn on. On the sides it can also be decorated with beads or elegant rhinestones.
- There is another option: the ribbon is decorated with lace along its entire length. It is carefully sewn on, pearls and beads are attached on top of it. For this you will need glue. The beads should be the same distance from each other. The glue must be used carefully so that it does not smear on the tape.
- The finished ribbon just needs to be tied over the dress in the right place.
Expenses
You can calculate the approximate costs of making a belt:
- The cost of a ribbon made of chintz or satin is 30 rubles.
- A spool of thread costs 20 rubles.
- Glue 35 rubles.
- Small package of beads 15 rubles.
- A small package of beads: about 30 rubles.
- Brooch 100 rubles.
- Packaging with rhinestones: 30 rubles.
- Lace ribbon: 50 rubles.
Result: 30+20+35+15+30+100+30+50=310 rubles. In this case, the purchased materials may not be completely used up; they will remain for creating other crafts.
The belt is of great importance for a wedding dress. If you choose it correctly, the image will become more feminine and romantic.
Blue dress is a symbol of beauty and infinity
Throughout the centuries, women have tried to express their preferences and their mood through clothing. And today the color blue is extremely popular not only because it is at the height of fashion.
It expresses sociability and devotion, and serves as a symbol of absolute truth.
Blue has become the igniting reason for the creation of dress models from such legendary brands as Cheap and Chic, Reed Krakoff, Valentino, Moschino, Halston Heritage.
Blue - choice of stars
Many popular actresses were seen wearing blue dresses. It is from them that you should learn to present yourself effectively, because these women treat their own image as the most powerful means of conquering, seducing and arousing sympathy.
- Rachel Weisz is one of the incredibly amazing Hollywood actresses. It seems that this woman has no age, but she is already over forty. For the premiere of The Lovely Bones, Rachel wore a short blue Valentino dress, which she accessorized with a silver clutch and silver sandals.
- Jessica Biel wore a blue Elie Saab dress with a floral print to the Tiffany Ball. It should be noted that that very evening there was a blue dress code. Jessica, wearing a floor-length blue dress, looked like a forest fairy of the night, creating an incredibly romantic and fresh image.
- Reese Withersoon managed to create a majestic image of a queen, choosing a long blue dress that emphasized her attractive blonde figure.
Actress Blake Lively also wore an incredibly sexy and complex figure-hugging blue dress. Her choice fell on a fitted blue dress, looking at which it is impossible not to think about the sea.
The asymmetrical model, emphasizing all the advantages of the girl’s shape, is decorated with complex embroidery. Another beautiful flowing blue dress made Blake Lively look like a goddess.
So, the effect that a blue dress creates is beyond praise, and there is a reason for this. The blue color in its representativeness can compete with white and black colors, which have long occupied a privileged position.
And this is taking into account the mood they create! That's why blue even wins.
After all, if a black dress can be compared with mourning, and a white dress is so elegant that it has become a wedding dress, the blue color of the dress worthily holds its position, emphasizing seriousness and mystery. It is as solid as it is unobtrusive, it attracts attention, because it is impossible to take your eyes off the blue sky, and even more so from the indigo dress.
