The First Lady, Michelle Obama, has been wearing some amazing wide belts these days – check out this amazing pierced leather one from her recent appearance at a meeting in the White House. Wide belts are a great way to call attention (or to create) a fantastic waistline, and a bold statement piece like hers especially so.

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There are lots of interesting wide belts on the market these days, from fabric belts with a Japanese touch to tooled leather belts with some western flair.
If you’d like to try out a pierced leather belt like the first lady’s however, I’d recommend this lined leather belt by Scervino:

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The belt is actually laser-cut, for precise details.
Prefer a taste of the wild?

image: Neiman Marcus
This quilted belt by Oscar de la Renta features a bold gold-tone buckle and a funky combination of leopard-print and sleek black materials.
You’re on a tight budget?

image: Forever 21
This wide belt from Forever 21 features a pierced front and elastic back, with a big silver buckle – for style on a budget!










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