Okay, so, I’ve been seeing this trend everywhere – dresses with high-waisted belts. I thought it looked super cute, so I decided to give it a shot myself. I rummaged through my closet and found this simple black dress that I haven’t worn in ages. It’s nothing fancy, just a plain, knee-length dress.

First, I tried the dress on by itself. It was okay, but a bit, you know, boring? Then came the fun part – the belts! I have a few different belts, but I wanted to see which one would work best. I started with a skinny black leather belt. I wrapped it around my waist, right above my natural waistline, to give that high-waisted look.
I played around with it for a few minutes, trying different levels of tightness. I found that a medium-tightness looked the best. It cinched in my waist just enough to create a nice silhouette without being uncomfortable.
I experimented with a wider, elastic belt. I put this one on the same way, high up on my waist. I tugged on it a bit to make sure it was secure. This one definitely gave a more dramatic look. I felt like it really emphasized the hourglass shape.
My last belt is this kind of unique one with a knot. It was also black. I love this one. I fastened it, it was also around my waist and I pulled it to make a knot. I moved the knot around a little, trying it in the center and then off to the side. I think both ways looked pretty cool!
I stood back and looked in the mirror. Wow, what a difference! The belts totally transformed the dress. The black leather one gave it a more classic look.

- High-waisted belts are awesome! They really do add something special to a simple dress.
- Different belts give different vibes. Skinny belts are subtle, wide belts are bold, and knotted belts are kind of stylish.
- It’s all about playing around! Try different belts, different positions, and different tightness levels to find what you like best.
Here’s what I learned from my little experiment:
I’m definitely going to be wearing this look more often. It’s such an easy way to elevate a basic dress and make it look more put-together. Plus, it’s super comfortable! I highly recommend giving it a try if you haven’t already!