The Belt Blog

Of all the latest fashion trends for Spring 2012, none is bigger than super fun, colorful jeans. From pretty pastel shades to saturated, crayon-box brights, it seems that this season, women are looking for more than just a basic pair of broken-in blues. And with this extra jolt of color in your wardrobe comes the opportunity to experiment with belts in ways that you may not have dreamed of before.

One way to do this is by pairing your cheerful new jeans with a skinny belt or two. Cool, skinny belts will easily slip through those belt loops and provide an eye catching accent without overpowering the jeans. If you've just picked...

Everyone knows the age old rule, “you can’t wear white after Labor Day.”

This means that with Memorial Day approaching this weekend, it’s time to break out your crisp, clean whites! The holiday got us at KeepYourPantsOn.com thinking, where did this tradition originate?

There are many possible explanations for this fashion rule. First off, white clothing is often worn to beat the heat. In the early 20th century, people dressed much more conservatively and therefore needed a fashionable way to cool down without showing too much skin. Once the fall and winter came around, though, the fashion elite wouldn’t dare...

While skinny belts may be stealing the scene with short skirts and bright denim, big bold stretch belts are perfect when paired with a loose or long dress.

Not only do these belts transform your outfit into a fashion statement, they also shape your figure and instantly downsize your body (including your waist). Petite ladies like Ashely Olsen and Rachel Zoe use wide belts to create shape to their figure. Full-figure women will also love a big, bold, belt because it instantly cinches the waist for a sexy hourglass figure.

Besides shape-enhancing, big waist belts also bring interest to an outfit. Drew...

While some gals wish they were a bit slimmer, there are many whom seek to add more curves to their boyish frames. (The grass is always greener, isn't it?)

If you are one of those ladies, don't fret – with the right garment and the appropriate women's waist belt, transforming your shape into more of an hourglass figure is super easy.

1. A peplum dress or jacket has a silhouette that is nipped at the waist and has a little skirt that hangs over the hips which instantly creates curves to your bottom half. Adding a skinny belt right on the waistline will further draw attention to your middle, as well as evoke a chic 1940s...

Youʼve probably encountered this situation more than once—youʼre franticly getting dressed for an event whether itʼs a date, party or a work event—and youʼre not completely happy with your chosen outfit.

Before you start tearing through your closet for another dress, knot on a skinny belt- Adding a belt to a dress is that finishing touch to your ensemble.

See how Olivia, Taylor, Jessica and Eva (or their stylists) know how to turn their fashionista on in a flash.

1. Fuchsia 1/2" Skinny Belt with Covered Buckle- $9.00

2. Always stylish and I mean always, Olivia Palmero adds a girlie touch to her dainty white...

5 Tips every woman should follow:

1. Paint with all the colors. The simplest way to make an outfit look different or polished is to add a belt in a different color. The general rule is to match your belt to your shoes, but you can also wear a belt in an unexpected color, such as red or royal blue, with a casual outfit.
2. Figure out a fit. The length of the belt you purchase depends on how you plan to wear it. If you are looking for a belt to wear beneath your bust line, pick a style that is short or has plenty of notches so you can cinch it in. If you'd like a belt to wear around your waist, be sure it is long enough to wrap...