Belt It Up

Nothing pulls an outfit together like a great belt. Used to cinch in the waist of a volumous coat, a chic dress or a top and jeans combo, a statement belt can transform your look.

Whether you go for simple and chic or an exciting shape or colour pop, belts are everywhere for 2013 and are a great investment piece for your new season wardrobe.

I recently invested in this vintage (and totally bargainous) BCBG Max Azria gold bucklet belt which I will be teaming with a floaty maxi and t-shirt for summer days and to style up my little black dress for evening. It will even work over my volumous Zara coats. The colour combo is perfect to accompany the key Spring trends of monochrome, brocade, oriental and ladylike chic.

Find similar in vintage stores or on eBay or browse the Outnet.com for designer styles at heavily discounted prices. See some of my favourite picks below:

MCQ Alexander McQueen at the Outnet - now £100 (50% off)
ALAIA Cut Out Suede Belt at the Outnet - now £425 (50% off)  Stella McCartney at the Outnet - now £90 (60% off
Dolce & Gabbana at the Outnet - now £84 (65% off)
Luckily the high street has not missed this trend - check out Topshop Belts here

This lovely is still available in their sale: Topshop Merino Studded Belt - now £7

 Happy cinching!

(N.B. This post is not sponsored)