Of Love And Studded Belts

Hello there lovelies,

As I write this, I am very certain that the one clothing item that I will never abandon is the studded belt. I have owned at least one studded belt since the beginning of high school, and I wear them until they quite literally fall apart. I remember "repairing" one that my grandmother brought back from England with safety pins, until there was so little of the belt left that my repairs were pointless. At the present moment, I believe that I own three different studded belts. I find this amusing because people always said that I would "outgrow" them as I matured - and there are things that I have outgrown. But even after I ditched the dog collars, and stopped looking like I'd lost a fight with a lawnmower, my love for studded belts is still hanging on. When you think about it, it's not that surprising. I can think of some good reasons why studded belts are made to be loved!

1. They are practical. Well, studded belts are just like regular belts. As such, they're rather good at holding up your skirt, pants, lederhosen, or other bottom-body garments.
   


2. They add interest to a plain outfit. Even when you're wearing a t-shirt and jeans, a studded belt seems to make you look a little more interesting. A bit more like you, you know, put some effort into getting dressed this morning and didn't just pick up the closest t-shirt and jeans, regardless of their cleanliness and stumble out of the house. Not that I ever do that.
   


3. They keep people away from you on public transport. I know public transport, and I know studded belts, and I have discovered that even a little bit of studded goodness is enough to keep all but the most nosy and inquisitive traveller away from you. Meaning you get that cramped little seat all to yourself. Bonus!
   


4. They make me feel safe, and confident. This may not apply to everyone, but the good ol' studded belt makes me feel good. I feel sexier, and just more like myself when I'm wearing one. I think everyone has items like this, that just make them feel better about everything. And this my dears, is the most important reason why I will keep wearing my studded belts, whether they are in fashion or not, and whether other people like them or not.

Ok, so maybe keeping people away from you on public transport isn't actually a good reason to like something - but the confidence thing is. What about you guys? Do you have clothing items/accessories that make you feel heaps better while you're wearing them? Things that you feel lost without? Items that seem to characterise your identity in textile form? Well if you do, I know exactly what you're talking about, because my studded belts are all those things.

Until next time, xo.