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5 wrong but stylish ways to wear a tie
by Stephanie Vinzens
Buy belts a few sizes too large – here’s why
14.10.2024
Translation: Eva Francis
Your belt’s too long? Don’t worry, you’re bang on trend – as long as you follow this simple but effective styling tip.
Seeing extra-long belts with one end hanging down isn’t new, of course, but often the result of a lack of options (aka belt loops) rather than a conscious fashion choice. At the most recent Fashion Weeks, however, loose belt ends were a common style element, seen with Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Dior, for instance.
It’s a subtle way of adding movement and depth to a look without going for playful, purely decorative accents such as fringing or flounces. Extra-long belts are as casual and charming as boyfriend jeans or dad blazers. They follow the same pattern – take something that doesn’t actually fit and make it your own.
Important styling tip
If you’re going for that extra-long belt look, make sure the end isn’t just dangling down, as that can look sloppy. The trick is tying it into a knot. Thread the dangling end from the bottom up and then pull it back down through the resulting loop. This way, it’ll look like a deliberate style choice.
The best thing about this new trend? There’s no such thing as too long. If you have punch pliers, you can make any belt work for you, so you can make the most of the large selection of belts in second-hand stores.
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