Belts for Spring

Thick obi sash belts are trendy this season. These thick belts come in a variety of fabrics from leather to silk. Wear a sash belts over a tunic, a dress, a blazer or even a fitted sweater. Choose black, white or bright shades.

Belts made with exotic skins are very trendy this season. They add a bit of texture and high end style to your look. But you don't need to splurge for the real thing--instead choose snake and other embossed prints. Belts which are embellished with rhinestones, jewels, beads and appliqués are also very popular this spring. You can wear these belts over a solid colored dress or tunic to provide some extra glamour.

Layer on a couple skinny belts or buy a double wrap belt. These belts wrap around your waist twice. Look for patent leather or metallic belts to add some pizazz to you look. You can wear a double wrap belt with a body hugging dress or over your favorite top.

Colorful squares of fabric create a very unique looking belt. These types of belts come in suede, leather, vinyl and other fabrics. A patchwork belt looks fabulous when worn with an all black outfit.

You can sling a chain belt low on your hips to add a new dimension to your outfit. This is a great look for women who are short-waisted as the belt will create the appearance of a lower waist.

A braided or woven belt will add a lot of texture to your look. For fall and winter, choose shades of brown from beige to chocolate. For spring and summer, select bright colors or even white. Woven belts can be worn with everything from jeans to dresses.