Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Bustier-cum-Belt

Some belts are so big they border on bustiers!
Fashion Flashback at right: Vogue September 2003
Christian Dior Couture; this and other runway photos via style.com except where noted
Givenchy, via nymag.com
Alexander McQueen (front)
Alexander McQueen (back)
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
Marc Jacobs
Betsey Johnson
Cynthia Rowley
Frank Tell; this and next via nymag.com
Naeem Khan
Juan Carlos Obando
Temperley London
Vera Wang (front)
Vera Wang (back)
Nicholas K.; this and next via nymag.com
Baby Phat
Topshop Unique
Iceberg
Jean Paul Gaultier
Nina Ricci
Kiki de Montparnasse Double Trouble corset belt. Visit kikidm.com.
Marc Jacobs Lurex sash belt, at net-a-porter.com.
Kova & T Josephine latex bustier with boning, at shopbop.com.
Karen Millen large waist belt; this and next three at asos.com.
Meghan Fabulous embellished waisted belt
Miss Sixty lace corset belt
Miss Sixty oversized corset belt
Darlings, these cinchers are spectacular for a variety of reasons: they instantly define the waist, and require the wearer to maintain perfect posture – incredibly slimming as well!
xoxox,
CC
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62 comments:

  1. WendyBMarch 11, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    I'd rather just wear a real bustier. I'm so uncomfortable wearing belts and the bigger they are, the worse I feel!

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  2. KeithMarch 11, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Hey Carrie. Wow! Those are some big belts. Some of them do look more like bustiers than an average belt. Neat pictures. Hope you have a good day. Cheers!

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  3. Mom Fashion WorldMarch 11, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    those are nice belts.
    i remember i used to have that kind of belt...it was a wide belt.
    i think the idea of wide belt comes from Japanese wearing their national costume. They called it "OBI" belt.

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  4. carolina @ patagonia giftsMarch 11, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Lovely corset belts, darling! Are they back again? Great!
    xoxo

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  5. SaraMarch 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I love these kind of belts!! I want it!!

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  6. NemeraeMarch 11, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I love big belts! especially the fist ones (Dior, Givenchy & Mcqueen).
    xx

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  7. Tina { Luphia Loves... }March 11, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    how fabulous! wish i was taller so can wear big belts!

    xx

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  8. www.janetteria.comMarch 11, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    I love and I have two Cavalli cum bustier-cum belt. I adore them...

    Great post, Carrie!

    xoxo: Janet

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  9. Blair FriedemanMarch 11, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Oh, I love this look with the formal dress-surprisingly! Carrie, honestly how do you always find so many wonderful photos?! Hope you are having a great day! xx

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  10. William Street StoreMarch 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    The belts are beautiful! Stunning x

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  11. FannahMarch 11, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    I kinda like this trend.. I'm just not sure if it's wearable much. nonetheless lovely belts! :)

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  12. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Wow!!!Cool belts!!I wanna have one of this:(

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  13. TriciaMarch 11, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    that mcqueen belt is amazing.

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  14. Baybay MamaMarch 11, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    I have never worn a bustier. I think they are so sexy.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    This is so flattering! A wonderful trend.

    Thanks for the link, btw :)

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  16. freeteymeMarch 11, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    I wish i can wear big belts like that =( I have a short torso so it does not look good on me. Still fabulous though!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    i'm still searching for the perfect way to wear these bustier-belts...thanks for all the inspiration, darling!

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  18. thefatandskinnyonfashionMarch 11, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I like big belts, but I sometimes feel like people don't know how to wear them the right way. You can't jut wear a big belt with anything.

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  19. stylefrontierMarch 11, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    hm i love big belt too.. they are still in trend :)
    but not toooo big one hehe
    it makes me look weird and i think
    i'll wear bustier instead
    have a great week ahead
    lovelove <3,
    fhen

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  20. AlineMarch 11, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    This can be a really cool look. My fav is the Marc Jacobs...it looks so beautiful styled in a vintage way like that!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    I totally love these !
    Dell'Acqua has anticipated everything in his past, amazing collections... and I've been addicted to these belt since back then ! ( uao, don't know if this sounds even remotely english xD ).
    Love love love. And wear them a lot, too !

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  22. miss vintage loveMarch 11, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Ooh, that Betsey J print is gorgeous!!

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  23. LisaMarch 11, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I love this look. My Stylefinds editor was at NYFW and she fell head over heels for it--she couldn't stop talking about belts like these ones when she returned!

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  24. SyedMarch 11, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    I really like the big belt look, although it must be a tad difficult to work ordinarily in a look! I absolutely adore the Baby Phat look, and that Cynthia Rowley belt is beautiful.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    That would be the fabulous Audrey Hepburn [in the profile pic] :)
    I thought she looked lovely, doesn't she? Well, she always does.

    btw, I just noticed you got City and Colour as favorite music on your profile!! I LOVE IT!! Adam Green is amazing, I'm such a fan. My choice for this year's birthday gift (the Ibanez guitar) was influenced by Green's guitar on the video for "Comin' Home" ^^

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  26. Graça Ventura MedeirosMarch 11, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    there is a contest in my blog. go there ;) kiss

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  27. C.Elizabeth and NataliaMarch 11, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    I really like some of those belts! Not sure it's very comfortable to wear for a long time though...

    C.Elizabeth

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  28. erika soroccoMarch 11, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    I adore big belts; though I don't think I would ever try to pull one off. They are completely fabulous - and gorgeous - though.

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  29. erikasMarch 11, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Oh thank you:) I really like the clothes that you posted:) Specially those corset belts! I´ve never found a good one to buy for myself:(

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  30. STYLE DU MONDEMarch 11, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Hi CC!

    Totally agree with you!

    xx

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  31. leeselooksMarch 11, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    hmmm this is something i actually can't see myself wearing!
    although it looks stunning on others.

    if i was going to wear something so tight i would probably wear a full corset, but i truly do not think i could pull that off either!

    xx

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  32. WanderlustingMarch 11, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    I like the tapered ones as featured on McQueen because they conform to your figure. But the other ones just leave you with upper and lower love handles!

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  33. Flashes of StyleMarch 11, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Wow I love your blog! It is so inspiring. The marc jacobs piece here is my fav.

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  34. AllisonMarch 11, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Wow these are fabulous. I lovee that throwback photo from Vogue. So gorgeous! I'm glad that this trend is being recycled and revamped!
    That Cynthia Rowley belt is just to die for, and I think the Betsey Johnson is very cute :)

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  35. MoMarch 11, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    thanks for those great "belt ideas" ;-)

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  36. DaniellaMarch 11, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    these are so cool. I kind of want one but I'm not sure how it would look on me...

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  37. SiruMarch 11, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    It's uncomfortable -but looks hell great.

    juliet xxx

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  38. MJ.March 11, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Thanks for ur sweet comment!:)
    These belts DO look like bustiers! But the effect they create...that slim shape...I think I need one right now!:P

    XX

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  39. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    The bustier style belt from Marc Jacobs and Mcqueen S/S09 epitomize this post! Takin' it back to the renaissance.

    [K]

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  40. A BIT COQUETTISHMarch 11, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    CC.

    This post has just convinced me that I need one in black. A less fetish-y alternative to a corset, I think! I can imagine a myriad of outfits as I write...

    Bisous,
    La C.

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  41. oniomaniaMarch 11, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    i love the leather ones. but wendyb is right... how do you go about sitting down in one of these?

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  42. UnknownMarch 11, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Hi!
    What do you think about DKNY colection winter/fall 2009?
    I think is a real clothes, you can wear in everywhere. I'm waiting your visit.
    http://amigadamoda.blogspot.com

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  43. Frock Around the ClockMarch 11, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    I love waist belts. My favourite out of these is the top right one.. so chic! :) x

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  44. PoshhhMarch 11, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    i love the ones worn over jackets...they look beautiful..
    xo

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  45. LuLu124March 11, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    awaww, thank you for the sweet comment & welcome back CC!!! j'adore dior couture!!! :D these bustier belts are so cool, love them :) ~XOXO, lulu ♥

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  46. phamzyMarch 11, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    hello carrie! thank you for the sweet comment about my laced cuff and lipstick. i just picked up those and had a little photoshoot upon i arrived home from work. lol. i was surprised that i didn't look haggard.

    thank you for sharing all these photos! it educates me about fashion!


    http://ckuf-info.blogspot.com/

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  47. Pretty Little WorldMarch 11, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    I love.love that tweed belt under the leather jacket and over those jeans! Perfection!

    Your blog is fabulous by the way! That top banner is hot!

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  48. EmzMarch 11, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Haha, its the new corset! Cute belts!

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  49. BradfordMarch 11, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    slimming and posture correcting...but man, i can imagine the marks embedded in one's skin after taking one of these off - yikes!

    PS: shall i pick you up a wig? i'll be down there tomorrow i think;)

    PPS: you? boombox in the 80s? i can't believe it! pfft...i grew up in bklyn...it was a requirement!

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  50. KailaMarch 11, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Hot belts! mmm love the feel of your blog ;)

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  51. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    There like... waist corsets. I LOVE THEM! Especially that leopard print one, which says something because I don't own a thing in leopard print!

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  52. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)March 12, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    oh busting up a hell of a post CC! as always! you are such an inspiration :)

    always look forward to whats next!

    love LM xxx

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  53. SparkleQueenMarch 12, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    I don't think i will be able to pull off this look..but I sure love it on the runways! I prefer a skinny belt on the waist :P

    E

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  54. JenniferMarch 12, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    Hi lovely!

    I gave you an award! Come check it out ;) You definitely deserved it! ♥


    x Jen.


    www.thy-ladys-fond-memoirs.blogspot.com

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  55. KatiMarch 12, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    I love those belts, they look great and give the body a good shape!

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  56. Mom Fashion WorldMarch 12, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    bustier is always a good accessories to an outfit! very nice photos!


    http://momfashionworld.blogspot.com/

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  57. UnknownMarch 12, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    I so love them ...I just wish they were more comfortable for daily wear ...I hate feeling like I can't breathe!

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  58. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Oh I love this look and belts like that...they can make your waist look tiny. love all the pics and examples!

    xx

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  59. style munchMarch 12, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    love the vest in the 6th picture && im so into all of those belts! anyway thanks for your comment on my blog and i know - even if we weren't in a recession, 20k for a dress. WHAT!? they're bullshitting anyone who buys those (pardon my french)
    www.ibitefashion.blogspot.com

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  60. TiffanyMarch 13, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    i love this look but don't think I could do it. I hate when things constrict my waist. I have a bit of a belly and it always screams NO when I try to put something tight around it. HAHA

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  61. Nina (Femme Rationale)March 13, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    i love wide belts. they really do a good job of slimming the waist and tucking in the tummy. haha aren't they also called obis?

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  62. FashionstyleMarch 14, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    so sexy and feminin !!

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