Not sure what to do with a wrap belt? How about anything you want! The sky’s the limit with this versatile accessoryI use it to cinch a dress, skirt or romper. It even works slung low on your hips with jeans; can’t emphasize enough how many different uses you will find for this little strap of leather or fabric.
Some things to consider before taking on this waist-cincher: wrap belts are usually pretty wide, which can be less than flattering on a straight or boxy figure. Easy fix: by wrapping your belt from its widest to its narrowest point, you can create contour and shape on a waist in need of definition, meaning just about anyone can wear this piece (although, if you’re short waisted, it may just take up two much torso real estate to be flattering).

Depending on your outfit, wrap belts can be tied with a prominent knot front and center (taking the place of a belt buckle as a focal point); with a smaller knot on the side, extra fabric trailing down and creating an optical illusion of a longer waist; any way you can think of, really. Play with the amount of fabric you wrap, your style of tie and the location of your knot or bow to make this look your own.
Once you feel comfortable styling the belt, get crazy and experimenttry one over a drapey sweater for a modern and comfortable look or jazz up a blouse and pencil skirt for an extra oomph in your office style.
The key to making any outfit work with a wrap belt is simple: fit is of the essence. A wrap belt should look like it’s been glued to your bodygiven the belt’s bulk, a looser fit would add unwanted volume at your waist. To help with the second-skin fit, choose easily malleable materials like leather or soft fabric; a good rule of thumb with this (or most other) accessories is to steer clear of cheap materials like plastic that will do you no favors in the figure-flattering department. My favorite one I found in a leather shop around the Spanish Steps in Rome years ago.