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Waist belts

2022-01-02T21:06:30.948Z


An accessory that we do not talk about much, but which is talked about. Jewel, Colorful, studded, chain, this season it comes back to adorn the body in an ostentatious way.


In the Middle Ages,

she maintains the dress, holds the garment close to the body, adjusts the length of the garment by making it blouse or not

, explains Denis Bruna in

History of modes and clothing

(Textuel Editions).

She wears many small objects slipped under her headband or attached to her by leather laces or metal stirrups ... thus leaving freedom to the hands. "

Even today, the belt plays an aesthetic role by emphasizing the waist.

It is the extension of the body and segments it.

In the 1930s, it thickened and its curl became decorative, especially for evening wear.

The following decade, it widens more making almost believe in a return of the corset.

It was not until the 1960s that she released the waist by resting on the hips.

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This winter, the showy or

statement belt is

making a comeback on the catwalks and lends a strong personality to any look.

So the Balmain house dares the golden chain and pink leather ...

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Source: lefigaro

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