Show wear a glamorous belt to accent your chic midwinter black frock by CHERIE NICHOLAS gw 51 A 1 BELTS are playing a most spectacular JL 1 role in the midwinter fashion picture not only Is the idea of dramatizing a simple costume with a resplendent belt going over big in current fashions but advance spring styles herald the importance of intriguing belts worn with skirt and bodice or blouse costumes at the immediate moment fash ion wise women are wearing chic black frocks of sophisticated simplicity to which daring and dramatic emphasis is being given via gorgeous belts after the manner shown in the illustration to the left four exquisite narrow gold belts worn as a wide girdle give a dazzling note to a modish tuu full skirted black frock the slender midriff effect here achieved highlights many of the newest silhouettes this season the stunning dress to the right goes winged and wide above the waistline keeping the midriff whittled whittied down with a glamorous corselet belt the artful curves of this belt achieve a willowy waistline reminiscent of the laced corset era the belt by criterion Is of black suede stylized with a floral motif in gold and silver to browse around among the belt displays is as exciting as an alice in wonderland adventure one of the outstanding numbers in a noted collection is an eye thrilling belt done in colorful felt emblazon em blazoned id with artfully worked gold braid and glittering sequins its a beauty to include in your wardrobe of belts you will find that it never fails to bring the simplest frock up to a new high in glamour some of the dress up belts are that richly be jeweled and embroidered they look worth a kings ransom it accents drama to wear this gorgeous belt sans other jewelry save perhaps a handsome bracelet the existing craze lor for beautiful and versatile vers attla belts that are hand worked should be an inspiration to those who have a knack of making pretty costume accents tor for themselves to perform a little belt magic of their own in designing your belt keep in mind that the trend Is toward wider types that savor of fitted corselet or midriff effects you can fashion a smart belt of material matching the dress with which it is worn or you can buy a wide ribbon or suede belt and embroider it yourself with sequins and jewels A triangle or leaf design at each side of the belt buckle would be very effective fec tive very lovely too is the belt of dress fabric or suede or ribbon if you prefer that Is app liqued with handmade flowers made of silk or multicolored multi colored ribbons one Is tempted to acquire a collection of belts this season since they are smartly worn with every type costume from play outfits and chic sportswear to the most formal evening clothes start your wardrobe of belts with a leather number that to Is attractively studded with metal nall heads and perhaps a few colorful stones A series of plastic coated yarn yam have just been brought out that may be washed these come in several designs one of which is hand knotted so as to form scallops about the edge it has a drawstring fastening hand crocheted belts are shown in wide band effect with interesting of tiny flowers and leaves also hand crocheted of bright colored yarns its worthwhile including a gypsy tle tie gardle or scarf of his black c k or colorful satin the wide ends of which a are re embroidered with sequins released by Western newspaper union |