In the loop; Middle ground; Paint it patent.

Subtle? Functional? Lose the connotations that come to mind when you think belts and instead buckle up. It’s now about injecting personality and an outward gloss that communicates who you are with the click of a buckle, the slinging of a chain. Hovering around the waist and hips – the most sensual part of the female silhouette – draws the eye to the right spot and signals a mastering of the art of pulling it all together. Think of it as an accessory you don’t have to hold, or teeter in uncomfortably. The bottom line? Slip something more fun into your belt loops. Alice Birrell