Fashion: Ornamental belts for babes
Jan 18, 2007
<br>Unlike men, ladies’ belts are more often ornamental. So, it is of little wonder that a short while ago, most of the fashionable in town had embraced the oversize belts. These came with all sorts of glitzy embellishments like sequins, golden studs, silver sparkles and sometimes coins.
By Titus Serunjogi
Unlike men, ladies’ belts are more often ornamental. So, it is of little wonder that a short while ago, most of the fashionable in town had embraced the oversize belts. These came with all sorts of glitzy embellishments like sequins, golden studs, silver sparkles and sometimes coins.
Now, enter the newest fad in ladies’ ornamental belts in town: the all-metal belt.
Originating from India, this has all the embellishments that popularised the oversize belt.
And like chunky jewelry, these belts are an ultimate way of adding some extra style to a casual outfit.
Have you seen the belts that famous belly dancers wore during performances at Kampala Casino? The belts are often made of thin coins that dangle downwards and go lapping over each other. They are often a size large than the waist, so they hang loosely over the hips. The belt thus adds a light delightful sound and sparkling accent to the wearer’s every move. The good news is that you can now buy such belts from Kampala. For example, you can pick one for sh40,000 from Vialli at Garden City.
A few upscale fashionables will wear these belts to discothèques, pubs, concerts or just for the casual walk about town. Definitely the belts make such a spectacular draping, falling loosely around the wearer’s hips.
However, the hip urban youths who want a more tight-fitting one need to look no further than Zahra’s Accessories on Jumbo Plaza.
Here, you will definitely be awed by the stainless steel belts.
They are light, durable and match well with denims as well as cowboy boots or shoes that have a heavy buckle. A belt costs sh55,000.
Waist chains (the kind with large, overlapping circles) have been a favourite item among women of all ages. Many ladies wear them along with two-piece clothing sets to accent the waist. You can buy these chains from anywhere in town.
Unlike men, ladies’ belts are more often ornamental. So, it is of little wonder that a short while ago, most of the fashionable in town had embraced the oversize belts. These came with all sorts of glitzy embellishments like sequins, golden studs, silver sparkles and sometimes coins.
Now, enter the newest fad in ladies’ ornamental belts in town: the all-metal belt.
Originating from India, this has all the embellishments that popularised the oversize belt.
And like chunky jewelry, these belts are an ultimate way of adding some extra style to a casual outfit.
Have you seen the belts that famous belly dancers wore during performances at Kampala Casino? The belts are often made of thin coins that dangle downwards and go lapping over each other. They are often a size large than the waist, so they hang loosely over the hips. The belt thus adds a light delightful sound and sparkling accent to the wearer’s every move. The good news is that you can now buy such belts from Kampala. For example, you can pick one for sh40,000 from Vialli at Garden City.
A few upscale fashionables will wear these belts to discothèques, pubs, concerts or just for the casual walk about town. Definitely the belts make such a spectacular draping, falling loosely around the wearer’s hips.
However, the hip urban youths who want a more tight-fitting one need to look no further than Zahra’s Accessories on Jumbo Plaza.
Here, you will definitely be awed by the stainless steel belts.
They are light, durable and match well with denims as well as cowboy boots or shoes that have a heavy buckle. A belt costs sh55,000.
Waist chains (the kind with large, overlapping circles) have been a favourite item among women of all ages. Many ladies wear them along with two-piece clothing sets to accent the waist. You can buy these chains from anywhere in town.