The world of fashion is ever-evolving and constantly changing. Each season new clothing pieces are trending and all over social media. And while it’s exciting to buy new pieces every season the costs can add up quickly. Only a few fashion items are truly so-called “timeless pieces”. The best examples are leather fashion items.
The Timeless Fashion Item
Leather is one of those materials that seem to have always been around. Fact is that leather has been used as a material for thousands of years. Many believe leather making to have been practiced for more than 7000 years. Naturally one might ask what makes leather such a great and favored material. Well, apart from the stylish look, high-quality leather is very durable and long-lasting. Products made from quality leather don’t break after a year but can last up to centuries when crafted by skilled artisans. Besides durability, leather is often associated with elegance which never goes out of style.
Where To Buy Leather Accessories
Many believe Spain and Italy to have the most skilled artisans (artisan = usually a person who was trained in a handcrafting skill). Additionally, Italy is said to produce the highest quality leather, but of course, this is subjective. Ludosati.com offers high-quality leather accessories such as harnesses, waist belts, and leather chokers. All their products are handmade in Spain with Italian leather. But if you ever get the chance to visit Spain or Italy we recommend visiting local markets for an authentic experience.
Putting Together Your Outfit
I cannot possibly explain how many different styling possibilities you have. These are the different “vibes” you can style:
Evening Elegance: To achieve this look match a tight evening dress with a matching waist belt. As an example you would match a classic black evening dress with a brown, red or black belt and high heels. Alternatively you might want to pair a white silk dress with a brown or black thin waist accessory to add to the outfit. When wearing white we recommend wearing a thin belt, since a wide one might take away the attention from your dress. And girlies, we all know we don’t want that ;)
Office Chic: The great thing about belts is how versatile they can be used. On the one hand you can achieve a wild rock and roll look, yet with the same belt you can elevate your office outfit to chic and elegant. To do so, pair your favorite suit or blazer with a belt around your waist. A black blazer goes well with a black or brown belt. Another option is a white shirt with a black waist belt.
Rock and Roll: If you are more into vintage clothing and alternative looks, chokers are a must. Pair your favorite leather jacket with a brown spike choker to create that wild look. It’s important to note that a thicker choker will draw quite a lot of attention while a thinner one is more subtle.
Gothic: Your style is more alternative? I’ve got you. Pair your favorite mini dress with black stockings and black boots. Now add a thigh garter with spikes to just one of your legs to become instantly noticeable.
Avoid This
I often see a couple of common mistakes that can easily be avoided. First of all, you want your hardware to always match. If you wear silver rings your belt buckle has to be silver. It goes without saying that silver and gold usually do not match very well. Secondly low-quality leather almost always looks cheap to the eye. High-quality leather products are usually made to last years and are therefore an investment into your wardrobe.
My final advice is to try out different combinations at home until you find the one you like. It always looks different when you wear it from how you imagined it to look.
