I always thought that fitted was better than belted, apparently not. I remember my mother always made a belt with each dress she made. I also remember that when she would measure my waist, she would pull it a little tighter than normal, and (I'm convinced) would even sew it smaller than she measured. I think the other detail here is that it is a dark belt, not a white belt.
Another way I've seen this "cinching" effect is when the garment has a buckram or grosgrain ribbon waist stay. In addition to keeping the garment in place, it also serves to relieve some of the stress from the waist seam, keeping the stitching from popping, this is mostly in couture garments, and in some vintage dresses.
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Hmmm, the belt does look good. I almost never wear a belt. Maybe I should think about it.
I just went through this same discussion with my boss and a skinny belt at Brighton. I decided on fitted, but I had one of those skinny belts and it didn't look right. Your wider belt looks fabulous, I will have to try that. Thanks for the fashion tip.
Photographing myself to see what I look like from head to toe has been illuminating. I may learn something from this.
I know I've read something about how to pick a belt and how it relates to body shapes. When I find it I'll post.
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