I know you don't want to, but let's talk about belts. Many of us gave up belts when our bellies got big or pregnant & never took them up again. And who wants to spend money on some little piece of leather or fabric, an accessory? But if we can find the right outfit that won't make us feel like an elephant, belts can add some spice when used as a contrasting color.
With pants & jeans...
| Red & pink belts contrast nicely with navy |  Banana Republic Heritage Velvet Skinny Ankle Zip Pant, $69.99; patent skinny belt, $34.50 |  Banana Republic Floral Ikat Print Skinny Ankle Jean, $89.50; patent skinny belt, $34.50 |
 Banana Republic chinos & patent skinny belt in turquoise, $34.50 | An otherwise bland outfit gets refreshed with a strip of bold spring color |
 Boden Skinny Ankle Skimmer Jeans, $23.40 to $46.80; yellow Skinny Belt, $19 | Pink, gray, & yellow seems such a pretty combination to me. |
| Red, yellow, & off-white works well too. |  Skinny Ankle Cord, $29.99; yellow belt |
Anything goes with jeans...
 GAP 1969 stripe-hem always skinny skimmer jeans, $48.96; Colorblock belt, $24.95 |  Garnet Hill Red Engine Cayenne Skinny Jeans, $59 - $124; pink belt |  Land's End Long Sleeve Print Fine Gauge Supima Cardigan, $40-89; Perforated Diamond Belt $29 |
 Land's End Women's Pin Straight Colored Jeans, $59; Perforated Diamond Belt in light meadow mist, $29 | The bright belt becomes the centerpiece. Just add a basic white shirt. |
With skirts...
 Boden Italian Lace Jacquard Skirt, $82.80 to $110.40; Super Skinny shocking pink belt, $20.40 | Belted over a pullover, the bright pink belt makes a playful statement when contrasted with dressy neutrals. Do you like the look? |
| You don't have to have belt-loops to add a belt to your outfit. |  Garnet Hill Lace Pencil Skirt in jade, $44; pink belt |
 Boden Zoe Top, $27.20; robin's egg blue belt | I have such a weakness for turquoise & burgundy. |
With dresses...
Belting dresses can add life to dresses old & new.
Boden Laura Dress, $59.20 to $74.00; yellow skinny belt, $19
Garnet Hill Ponte Knit Dress, $29; Anna Leather Braided Belt, $54
I hear blue is the new neutral this spring.
Land's End Sleeveless Ponté Sheath Dress with Pockets, $69; Patent Leather Bow Belt, $29
 GAP Colorblock belt, $24.95 |  GAP Colorblock belt, $24.95 |  GAP Colorblock belt, $24.95 |  GAP Colorblock belt, $24.95 |
I think colorful belts in the spring are the equivalent of colorful tights in the fall. Do you want to give them a try?
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