The Power Of The Belt

26 Aug

I don’t know if I have mentioned but…I have a thing for belts. Thanks to eBay, Primark and Evans I have enough belts to wear a different one every week! I have most colours, thicknesses, buckles, stretchynesses…I’m pretty much sorted for any outfit I choose! My belt love has been a gradual process but the more I experiment the more I see just what an essential they are!

Now I will show you five outfits that I would not leave the house in without one of my precious belts on…

This denim dress is an oldie from Dorothy Perkins. As you can see it is a tad big from the bust down and so my Primark belt is a must! I had to buy a size 20 to fit my boobs in but with my trusty belt the outfit is flattering and wearable. The shoes are from eBay.

This maxi dress is a size 18/20 from eBay. It is a gorgeous cut and already quite flattering, but my New Look belt finishes it off perfectly.

This is an old Bravissimo dress that I found on eBay. As it is a 16RC it is not a perfect fit on my boobs, so my eBay belt helps nip me in perfectly. The amazing nude heels are a very proud Next purchase. I have been hunting for a pair for ages and all I have been able to find are very high platforms – until now! These are probably my new favourites!

This Bravissimo dress is another eBay find. As you can see it is already perfectly fitted, but I would add a belt to just break it up and match the shoes, which are also from eBay. The belt is from H&M.

This white top is from Evans, as are the jeggings and belt. I used to wear t-shirts like this and it pains me now as I see the difference the belt makes and how it helps break the top up and match my eBay shoes.

I’m sorry that I could not link more items but as most are thrifted or very old pieces it would not have been possible. I would recommend scouring eBay for some belts, I just type ‘waist belt’ or something along those lines and browse the results. Primark also do fab belts.

Thanks for reading :)

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24 Responses to “The Power Of The Belt”

  1. sentimentalbrowneyes August 26, 2011 at 12.53 #

    I’m starting to get my own collection of belts. I was inspired by both you and my sister. However as with clothes I tend to be picky. I’ve found a couple that I like and that fit at Target. The ones I’m finding though are on the thicker side. I guess that’s a good thing because thin ones would most likely hide under my bust.

    • fullerfigurefullerbust August 27, 2011 at 12.53 #

      Woohoo! It does take time to find what suits but it’s all trial and error. I find slim ones work very well with some things, don’t write them off xxx

      • sentimentalbrowneyes August 29, 2011 at 12.53 #

        I won’t discount thin belts, but so far haven’t found any that fit.

  2. Christine August 27, 2011 at 12.53 #

    You’ve inspired me… I started to try to incorporate belts into my wardrobe but I think I need to do more of that! I’ve had a hard time finding the “stretchy” belts, though… but I think that’s what I really need.
    I wonder if I could use belts to save the tent-like t-shirts that I own.

  3. Charity Nicole Franklin Dillard August 27, 2011 at 12.53 #

    I agree with Christine, you’ve inspired me, too. The difference between the outfits is amazing. I need to go find some belts that will fit. The only ones I have are from high school.

  4. Diane Phillips August 28, 2011 at 12.53 #

    Hi Georgina, When I wear a stretchy belt the minute I sit down it seems to fold in half and move about and I can’t get comfortable with it for the rest of the evening, I then seem to be forever playing with it trying to straighten it, Do you Have this problem or is it just me? Diane

    • fullerfigurefullerbust August 28, 2011 at 12.53 #

      Are they very tight and thick? If they are cutting in too much then I would get a bigger one, and sometimes very thick belts will fold down. I guess also to start with it it can be an alien feeling but you will get used too it. I do have to adjust certain belts more than others but I also stay clear of thicker belts that are fairly flimsy and therefore fold x

  5. kmck August 30, 2011 at 12.53 #

    you are an inspiration!!i need you to pick out my clothes! you look fantastic!

  6. Holley August 30, 2011 at 12.53 #

    I’ve got the Next nude heels! Love them! Haven’t had a chance to wear them anywhere yet though but I think they’ll go with lots :)

  7. Heather August 31, 2011 at 12.53 #

    I’ll probably be the only one to say this…but I think you actually look slimmer without the belt in a couple of those outfits (with the exception of the red/white dress and maybe even the white shirt a little bit). Without the belt the fabric is more drapey. The looser the clothes the thinner they can make you look. But if clothes are hugging the curves one can look heavier than they really are. Also, the belts shorten your waist by a lot which can give a heavier look too since you loose a lot of your length.

    • Heather August 31, 2011 at 12.53 #

      I don’t mean that with any disrespect, btw. It’s obvious you’re wearing them as a focal point/accessory and to bring a pop of color to some outfits.

    • fullerfigurefullerbust August 31, 2011 at 12.53 #

      Oh no disrespect taken, it’s fine! I do have a slight belt OCD and pretty much wear them even when I don’t need too!!!xxx

  8. Olka September 2, 2011 at 12.53 #

    Inspired by this post I recently tried an old top of mine with a thin belt. It worked great. When I arrived at work, a colleague just said: “wow this belt under your boobs is simply stunning”
    Thanks a lot, I wouldn’t have tried it without you <3

  9. emotka September 11, 2011 at 12.53 #

    Ohhh, I love you girl! I am from Polish. My size is 46/48 EU. Unfortunately I have no sense of style. I can not dress nicely. Not to mention the fact that here in Poland, hard to get a nice, fashionable clothes for the fuller shapes.

    You are beautiful!

    PS. Sorry for my english ;) (traslator ;) )

    • fullerfigurefullerbust September 12, 2011 at 12.53 #

      I’m sure you have style but maybe you just need to try some new looks? I hope that I have inspired you and thank you so much xxxx

      Jestem pewien, że masz styl, ale może po prostu trzeba spróbować nowego wyglądu? Mam nadzieję, że zainspirowały was i bardzo dziękuję (również tłumacz!) Xxxx

      • emotka September 12, 2011 at 12.53 #

        I just don’t believe that I can look good in anything. Always so unshapely, too thick. But you … You look great in everything! :)

      • fullerfigurefullerbust September 13, 2011 at 12.53 #

        Well how do you usually like to dress? Where do you shop, what do you wear?x

  10. Brigid September 11, 2011 at 12.53 #

    Stumbled across your site whilst researching bra sizing. The belts give you a stunning hourglass shape! Love the maxi dress-so pretty!

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