Metro Friendly

Wearing a belt around the waist is one of the oldest slimming tricks in fashion.  It’s a simple solution that requires no thought and the results speak for themselves.  However, the women of Milan are not quite wearing them at the natural waistline, but slightly higher and just beneath the bust, which works just as well.  This easily assessable accessory adds that touch of classiness to a plain blouse or a color-blocked dress that can turn any day look into one fit for the evenings.  Just take some hints from the runways of Chloe, Louis Vuitton, and Marni for this belted effect.

- Monica Papagna