Decorative belts, my dear Fashionable Reader, are not a new thing. Here is a brief historical overview from Sophronia's time to today...
We begin with the bow, always a popular choice.
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| Bodice 1865-1866 Musée Galliera de la Mode de la Ville de Pari |
How about one with a fringed bustle attachment?
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| 1872 Godeys Aug 1872 |
Or something sparkly?
Belt for lady, of black velvet, with jet ornament and chains in front.
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| 1872 Godeys Sept 1872 |
A bit of everything?
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| 1880 The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Something for Primrose in the
Custard Protocol series...
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| 1895 Afternoon Dress Whitaker Auction |
After the turn of the century, decorative belts really had a bit of a revival.
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| 1902 Augusta Auctions |
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| via stylisharistocrat tumblr, Evening dress, House of Worth, c. 1902 |
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| 1905-1908 Afternoon Dress Jean-Philippe Worth, The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
This one is fun.
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| 1930 Belt Cartier, Sotheby’s |
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