You know that moment when you confidently preplan an outfit, only to realize the weather has other plans? Yeah, that was me this morning. I changed after my workout at the Pulse. Brrr... Minnesota! A cardigan was a must. Thankfully, I own a boutique! (I know so many of you keep one at the office for this reason!).
But here's the thing—this cardigan is great! Unbelted, it's the perfect relaxed layer over a casual tee and jeans. But with this dress? It looked... shoot! A little too baggy, a little too slouchy. Instead of adding to my outfit, it was taking away from it. The dress went from polished to just threw this on real quick. And that’s not the vibe I was going for today.
Add Some Warmth: The Cardigan!
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📸 Here’s my dress all by itself. Cute and simple.
📸 Then, with the cardigan unbelted. Not terrible, but definitely not my best.
Add Some Magic: The Belt!
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This versatile accessory is a confidence-saver for moments like this! A simple belt took my “just okay” outfit and gave it shape, style, and structure.
Let’s talk options—because I tried both a wide belt and a narrow belt, and they each brought something different to the table.
📸 Here we have it with a narrow belt- still stylish, just a little softer and more subtle.
📸 Now with a wide belt—hello, waist definition! Polished and put-together.
Both belts worked, just in different ways. That’s why I always recommend having at least two styles of belts in colors that match your go-to shoes. (Remember my past blog about this? It’s a game-changer!) Having these basics ready to go not only saves money and time—it saves outfits!
Blog Post: https://herhappyplaceshop.com/blogs/news/styling-vs-dressing-the-secret-to-a-polished-look
So next time your layering piece isn’t giving what it needs to give, grab a belt and see the magic happen. It’s such a small tweak, but wow, does it make a difference!
Which look do you love more—wide belt or narrow belt? Let’s chat in the comments!
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