Buying belts has never been as difficult as it is now. Modern day belts are so varied and with so much of choice in colors, designs, textures and material. No wonder, modern woman is spoilt for choice when it comes to belts. The array of colors, textures, materials and types of belt available on the market is mindboggling. Belts are a great accessory to create a different look. Choosing the right belt though is the difficult part. Most malls these days have a decent belt rack for a woman shopper to browse around. From the high-end designer labels to the local brand belts all kinds of belts are available for a woman.

But hitting the streets makes more sense especially if you are not looking to spend too much. Street-side shops offer value for money when it comes to womens belts. Sleek leather belts, colorful plastic belts, belts jangling with bells, studded belts, blingy belts with shimmery pieces of metal, straw belts and corded leather belts. These are but a few choices that are available for an attractive price.

Wide fashion belts look best when used with a dress or body hugging jeans or slacks. They also look good in low waist jeans. They also look good on a skirt cinching the waist. Wide belts can also be used to create the sophisticated Hollywood look when looped around a dress accentuating the bustline. A belt is an effective accessory if a woman wants to create an illusion of curves.
Most belts have sizes that range from extra small to double large meaning XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL. For women, the equivalent of these sizes would be 24-26 inches is XS, 28-30 inches would be S; 32 – 34 inches is M, 36 - 38 inches is L and 38 - 40 inches being XL. Anything beyond this is a XXL and slightly difficult to find at the normal stores. For men, the sizes normally range within 32, 34 and 36 inches respectively.

In order to buy the right belt, it is always better to get fitted with available options before deciding on the right size. Some belts that seem unattractive at first could probably give the best fit a great look when worn with the right outfit. Some stores have smaller or bigger sizes than the actual measurement. Also remember sizes in different countries differ, so a UK standard is different from a US version which will be different from the sizes available in India. Generally it is safe to buy a belt that is two inches larger than the actual waistline or circumference of the pant.