Do you know what it is? The belt!

The belt is the most often ignored accessory gift, especially for women.

When men think of buying an accessory gift for the woman who has everything they tend to think earrings, bracelet, maybe even a ring. Scarves have even been updated as a fashion accessory item so they tend to look at those too.

But they don’t often think of buying a belt because they don’t see it as a fashion accessory when in fact it is.

Since my ‘hippy days’, during my career as a fashion retail manager, and right through today, belts have played an important role in my styles, adding versatility and flair to even my most basic outfits.

Today there are so many different styles and shapes of belts. Plain color belts with outstanding buckles or fringe. Colored belts in earth tones or fluorescent waves of color. Yes belts made of leather or suede, but also belts made with recycled materials and even metals. The combinations of belts is endless and more unique ones are hitting the market daily.

A gift of a belt can make any outfit stand out more.

Think of a plain black dress she owns. If you gave her a stunning belt that she can add to that black dress it’s no longer plain – stunning – right! Or an exotic leopard print belt to a pair of black pants – sensational!

The belt has long been overlooked and I am here to remind you gift searchers that you can find a belt that will not only thrill her, make her outfit look incredibly beautiful, but also a gift that she can wear with so many different outfits.

You gals out there that look for the basic black, brown or grey belt for him, because a belt for him has always been a staple, I have good news for you. Belts for him have evolved in so many ways. A belt gift for him no longer has to be a big ‘sigh’ when he opens his gift. There are all sorts of styles and colored belts that you can pick for him that he will love. Belts that will showcase his suit or jeans, and you will finally get a ‘smile’ instead of a ‘sigh’.

So don’t forget about a belt when you are shopping for a fashion gift, celebrate it as a beautiful piece and something your someone who has everything that can use over and over again.