Planning outfits for those first fall days can be tricky. We’re already thinking of apple pies, pumpkin desserts, nice conversations with friends with a snug blanket and a bottle of red wine, right?

I get it.  There’s no time to pre-plan outfits for the new weather. But there’s an easy solution that will save you time and allow you to be the most stylish girl in the room!  All you have to do is accessorize!

Every time you communicate – through your words, posture, what you wear…is an opportunity to influence peoples lives for the better.

Dressing is an art.  It’s a reflection of your creativity, self-expression and the unspoken but visual message you want to communicate to others.

And color also gives off an unspoken message.

So…here’s an example about.

I know that you’ll agree with me, as much as you don’t want to, that looks matter.

Absolutely it’s important on what’s inside a person’s heart and mind- but long before we speak when we walk into a room, people are looking at us and picking up visual cues.

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The American fashion industry is a fabulous place where you find the most exotics pieces to easily style women of different shapes and sizes, except curvy/plus size women. In accordance with Tim Gunn – design educator, author and Emmy-winning co-host of “Project Runway” – “The average American woman now wears between a size 16 and 18, according to new research from Washington State University. There are 100 million plus-size women in America – But many designers — dripping with disdain, lacking imagination or simply too cowardly to take a risk — still refuse to make clothes for them.”

My best friend is petite and she was having a hard time dressing for her body frame. So, after she got the Determine Your Body Shape Guide she asked me…

“I know I’m an apple shape now but I still need more information since I have a short torso, what should I wear?”

There is a common misconception that it’s difficult to wear belts, but if you start with one piece at a time, it’s actually incredibly easy to incorporate into your wardrobe, and the unique nature of ADA leathers used in every belt sets your look apart from everyone else’s. The key is in strategically placing the belt in the right spot for your body type with the clothing you already own.  

Recently I  had a request from a friend to share tips and inspiration on how to wear belts with dresses.

I was thrilled because I designed my original belt collection for styling dresses.  I was living in Buenos Aires, Argentina where women dress up for every-single-occasion.  Yes, including to take out the trash.  I’m not exaggerating… a neighbor might see them after all.

Summer days get pretty hot and sticky so a breezy light dress is the typical go-to for most women. And during cooler months, dresses are worn more for dressing up to parties, going out to dinner, museums or concerts.

But guess what… this dress is always adored with a belt.

As I was designing my one-size leather belt collection I was so inspired by the beautiful pulled together outfits all around me. And I was just imagining how women back at home, although usually very casual, would be excited to incorporate a little glam, or detailing into her outfit, especially to a dress.

A belt is that humble little accessory that completely changes a dress.

The best thing about wearing a belt with a dress, especially an ADA belt, is that it suits everyone.  It adds feminine curves to an athletic shape, defines and accentuates an hourglass silhouette. It adds color and texture, breaks up prints, it pulls an outfit together and helps it look more polished.

And the versatility and one-size concept makes it easy to wear with your entire wardrobe…but today…we will focus on dresses.

Here are a few more questions I received that I felt were important to a “dress” at this time. 🙂

Do you have any tips on wearing belts with dresses?  And what styles would you recommend?