A lot of controversy is caused by the women's harness - an ultra-fashionable item that is gaining more and more popularity. What is this? Another whim of designers or an item that every self-respecting fashionista should have in her wardrobe? The girls are also worried about the dilemma: who will suit this decoration, and who should refrain from such experiments. And, of course, many are perplexed: what to wear with a new product to be stylish and not vulgar? All these questions can be answered by reading our article.
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Women's harness is...
In many ways, the decoration resembles suspenders. Some even confuse the two accessories. While these are completely different things in a woman’s wardrobe. Suspenders are always only two elastic bands of the same length, crossing at the back; They are attached directly to trousers or a skirt. A sword belt, as a rule, consists of several leather belts of different lengths tied around the body; In most cases, the basis of a fashionable novelty is a belt at the waist.
Suspender 
Harness 
A thing with a story
The leather sling migrated into the women's wardrobe from the army. In the original version, it is intended for carrying weapons. Prable Gurung is an American designer, thanks to whom the accessory first appeared on the catwalk in 2012. A year later, several other designers presented their variations on the theme of military ammunition. Among them is Alexander McQueen, who became the best British fashion designer of the year four times.
A sword belt is an item for every day and for going out
As a rule, sword belts are made from leather. Such models are suitable for a daily look. The most popular women's jewelry is white, beige and black. They also differ in style: strict models with a minimum of decor and openwork variations. In addition to leather, pearls are used to make the sling. Such jewelry belts will be a chic decoration for an evening dress.
About who the decoration will go to
The line between grace and vulgarity when wearing a sword belt is very thin. You need to remember this when deciding to try on a new look. Due to the fact that the fashionable novelty emphasizes women's curves, making them more attractive, it is better to wear it for slender girls. Ladies with curvy figures should not wear it, so as not to be considered vulgar. Since the sling draws special attention to the upper part of the body, it is best for those with a small bust to decide to experiment.
Taming the sword belt
A fashion item is not easy to combine with clothes. What to wear with a sling and how to do it correctly - these are two questions that concern women’s minds. You can demonstrate impeccable taste if you follow a few recommendations:
- The black leather option is perhaps the most impressive. However, you need to be especially careful with it. If you want to create a more feminine look, then it is better to take a closer look at white or beige colors.
- The sword belt attracts attention. To avoid too much of it, it is better to refrain from combining jewelry with over-the-knee boots, platform shoes, a miniskirt, a neckline, a slit, tight clothes, or transparent outfits. Unless, of course, creating such an image is your goal.
- To create a more harmonious image, you should choose a harness that does not contrast with the color of your shoes and bag.
- Clothes made of plain fabrics without decoration are the ideal backdrop for this accessory.
- A sword belt is a self-sufficient thing. You should not combine other jewelry with it, so as not to overload the already bright image.
- Since the item originally belonged to a man's wardrobe, it is best to balance its belligerence with the help of feminine clothing. Due to this contrast, it will be possible to emphasize girlish fragility.
What to wear with?
The sword belt will definitely suit the following styles:
- Gothic;
- Military;
- Steampunk;
- Minimalism;
- Hippie (light shades of the accessory).
In other styles, its use should be approached with caution. Here are some options.
Option number 1. Contrasting.
A dark leather harness will look perfect with a light-colored dress. In turn, a light leather sling will be a great addition to a dark-colored dress.
Option number 2. Tone on tone.
If the girl’s appearance does not allow the use of such a sharp combination of colors as contrast, then you can conduct an experiment by choosing jewelry to match the outfit.
Option number 3. Bright.
Colored leather models look fresh on plain, discreet clothes. Such sets are well suited for very young girls.
Option number 4. We revive the coat.
A sword belt looks stylish in combination with a straight-cut coat of a discreet color. The item gives the image originality and completes it.
Option number 5. Sports.
Wearing a sword belt with a dress is ideal, but not the only way. The harness also goes well with a sports-style T-shirt and jeans.
Option No. 6. Special case.
The holiday is a great opportunity to wear a pearl sling over an evening dress. The owner of such splendor will be the center of attention.
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A woman's sword belt is a powerful weapon. In skillful hands, she is able to emphasize femininity, giving the image sophistication, sophistication and even mystery. We hope that the article was useful to you and now you know what a sword belt is and why it is needed. And, perhaps, you have already mustered up the courage to wear this extravagant accessory... Then go ahead! After all, the sword belt is for the brave!
Agata Vasnetsova
Style is a way of saying who you are without using words.
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For the first time we saw a photo of a women's harness in 2012 - a sling made of leather belts, worn over clothing or directly on the body, somewhat reminiscent of elastic suspenders. Designer Prable Gurung was the first to think of using this unfeminine piece of military equipment in a woman’s wardrobe. Following him, other designers and stylists adopted this accessory. By 2019, the harness has firmly entered into the everyday life of fashionistas, who wear it with simple plain T-shirts and luxurious evening dresses.
What is a women's harness
These are intertwined leather belts that are attached to the belt - a mandatory part of a woman's sling. There is endless debate about its origin. Some argue that a sword belt for girls is a child of the military style, implying a combination of elegance and self-sufficiency of a modern woman. Some consider this accessory to be responsible for the birth of the sexual revolution. “Feminine and sexy” is a symbol of a sword belt, say stylists, believing that this word itself accidentally arose in the Russian language, as an unsuccessful translation of the meaning of Leather Harness.
Why is it needed?
The historical significance of this accessory is purely utilitarian and has nothing to do with women's clothing. Harness is a belt for carrying weapons. It was attached to the belt and on a strap over the shoulder, which was held in place by an epaulette. At first, bladed weapons were hung from it - sabers, checkers, broadswords, then a place appeared for a holster. The modern women's version is a catchy, stylish decoration. A women's harness replaces any jewelry - it is too self-sufficient. You can wear earrings, rings, but not big ones, so that the overload does not catch your eye, otherwise the whole image will look motley and cheap.
How to wear a sword belt
The sling is appropriate in different looks: it looks elegant with casual clothes - a simple white T-shirt and jeans, luxurious - with an evening dress, decorated with pearls. This stylish accessory can both emphasize the ideal shape and elegant taste of its owner, and can easily put you in a puddle when, looking at a lady in harness, nothing but BDSM comes to mind. So, a female bandage is a very dangerous thing; you need to know some rules on how and what to wear it with.
On a shirt
A sword belt worn on a white shirt looks extravagant and sophisticated at the same time. The boring office style “white top, black bottom”, diluted with this daring thing, takes on a slightly piquant shade. A black skirt or trousers will add rigor to the look. However, the shirt does not have to be white: the look will be fun and mischievous with a checkered cowboy shirt, jeans and sneakers, or it will emphasize the fragility of the housewife in combination with a small flowered blouse, a wide floor-length skirt and gladiator sandals.
On your feet
A modification of the harness can be considered garters - harnesses made of straps that are worn on the legs. Garters can look like garter belts and are attached to a belt at the waist for a very sexy accessory. Unlike garters, which are worn on the body, this harness is in fashion over clothing. There is another type of belt - for the lower leg. They can be worn on bare feet as an addition to sandals, but they also look bright as an independent accessory. You don’t need to select shoes to go with them; they look natural with both flat shoes and stilettos. In addition, they visually lengthen the legs.
How not to wear a sword belt
In order not to evoke associations with the film “50 Shades of Gray” and not to be accused of vulgarity, lovers of this accessory must follow some rules:
- the more complex the design, the simpler the background (clothing) should be;
- do not wear deliberately sexy clothes together (leather shorts, supermini, over the knee boots);
- this accessory is contraindicated for those with curvy figures;
- do not add massive jewelry to the sling;
- wear clothes of a calm tone under a bandage of bright colors;
- less nudity - dresses with an open back are allowed, necklines are not.
What to wear with
In the photos from the catwalks you can see that the women's sling combines the incongruous: along with the demands on style, it is democratic: it can be worn not only with jeans and shirts, it looks equally impressive with a white T-shirt and with a dress, on a coarse knitted jumper and even on outerwear, a harness made of thin belts is organic. In everyday women's looks, it goes well with plain things. White or brown straps do not look defiant at all. A long flared skirt, a voluminous sweater, a light-colored belt - your boho-chic look is ready.
With a dress
Eclecticism has long been in fashion, so a women’s leather bandage over a romantic floor-length lace dress will only emphasize the elegance of the owner. A leather decoration embroidered with small beads will add elegance to a little black dress. A beige fitted dress with a black leather belt looks very good. This accessory is made not only from genuine leather, it can consist of small chains and can be embroidered with pearls. Such a belt looks very impressive over a long evening dress.
DIY sword belt
If you don't want to spend money on buying a women's sling, you can make it yourself. The easiest way is to connect two straps together. You will get a long belt that you need to put around your neck, throw it over your head, cross it across your chest, again on your back and fasten it in front at your waist. There is a more complicated method, but it will be a real classic accessory, with two straight straps at the front and a toy-shaped back:
- You will need three strips of leather.
- Attach a buckle to one side of the strip: it can be a belt buckle, or it can be an adjustable one, so as not to punch holes on the other side.
- Measure the desired length (at the waist or under the bust), add 10 cm and cut off the excess.
- We take the remaining two strips of leather and make loops on them so that we can thread the resulting strap. The loops can be sewn or secured with rivets.
- We put on the blank and mark the place on the back where they will intersect.
- Leave 2 cm for the hem, cut off the rest.
- Thread the straps into the ring and sew.
- Put the workpiece on, mark the length of the third strap: from the ring to the waist.
- Sew the third strap to the ring and hem the bottom, making a loop as on the first two.
- Attach the straps to the belt: the belt is ready.
Made from elastic
As already mentioned, a belt for women can be made not only of leather; the most inexpensive option is to sew a decoration from elastic. The components for it can be bought at the Fabric store. To make an accessory, you will need a mannequin or the help of a friend in this capacity. To make an elastic sling with your own hands, you need:
- Attach rubber bands to a mannequin (or friend) in the way the finished product will look. The shape can be any, the elastic bands can also cross in any place and their number depends only on your imagination.
- Connect the elastic bands together with a basting seam, do not forget to bend the ends so that they do not begin to unravel.
- Remove the basted product.
- Some of the straps can be stitched on a sewing machine, some can be attached with rivets or threaded into rings.
- Embroider the finished accessory with beads or decorate it with studs.
Price
You can choose and buy a women's harness in online stores or order it in workshops according to the selected photo in your size. Stores often offer promotions or discounts; it is beneficial to combine orders into one, since when ordering several items, the manufacturer can offer free delivery by mail. There are accessories of different prices on sale: inexpensive ones made from elastic braid and exclusive ones made to order.
Every season, designers create new things that immediately become a necessity for girls. Today, all eyes are focused on the girls, whose figure is framed by a sword belt. This accessory looks original and stylish. Therefore, every fashionista should pay attention to a modern attribute.
What is a women's sword belt - photo of the accessory
A harness is a leather belt that is attached around the body, or just to the waist or chest. Sometimes you can see a belt worn on the legs over tight trousers. The belts can cross, be parallel to the body, or twist. The everyday version of the sword belt consists of smooth belts with fastenings, and for an evening out you can choose the option with decoration. 
Initially, the sword belt belonged to the male military uniform. A relative of the fashion accessory was intended for carrying bladed weapons, and later firearms. 
The color scheme of a leather accessory has a certain consistency. The most common colors are black, white and beige. A bright sword belt, for example, red, is also suitable for a ceremonial entrance. 
Modern manufacturers offer belts made of various materials. Leather products are especially popular. They give the image brutality and determination. In addition, accessories made of suede or textiles are relevant. A fashionable sword belt may contain decorative elements in the form of gold or silver fittings.
How and with what to wear a women's harness
An excellent option is plain. The length of this outfit is enough to look attractive and not vulgar. For those who are afraid of making a mistake, a military-style jacket or coat is suitable. 
Office ladies diversify a strict look by wearing a sword belt over a white blouse in combination with a black pencil skirt. You can add originality to a feminine look by wearing a harness over a maxi-length dress. 
A sword belt looks less solemn, but advantageous, on simple plain T-shirts. City dwellers will love the combination of accessory straps with a plaid shirt. It is better to complement the ensemble with trousers or a midi-length skirt. For a casual look, you can wear fashionable jeans that are in perfect harmony with the original product. 
Separately, it is worth mentioning more romantic images. A sword belt paired with a light chiffon blouse or a dress with ruffles creates a trendy combination, declaring impeccable style to others. 
A successful look requires the absence of additional accessories. It is better to leave earrings, bracelets and necklaces at home, but take a simple bag with you. Looking at the photo of a women's harness, you can see that the product is the main accent in the image. 
The key to looking stylish with a sword belt is simplicity and clarity. Do not distract attention from the main accessory with finishing details and bright elements. Such an unusual attribute is already loved by modern fashionistas.
In the fashion world, new trends appear every day that conquer the hearts of girls. But what really surprises is the current trend, which is called a sword belt. This wardrobe item is very bright and unusual.
A women's sword belt is a very complex, creative accessory that can both emphasize the presence of taste of the one who wears it, and also show its complete absence, turning all efforts into defiant kitsch.
This accessory came into a woman’s wardrobe from the military style. Previously, sword belts were preferred by daring and self-confident young ladies who wanted to demonstrate their weightlessness and equal rights with men. Today, the sword belt is gaining popularity among girls who want to look sexy, gentle, feminine and attractive.
Nowadays, you can often meet a girl on the streets or in a club who is decorated with belts around her waist or around her neck. These straps can be worn over clothing. They can be worn over a blouse or a simple T-shirt; the straps can either be crossed or tied in parallel. The straps were created thin and thick, dense and soft. There are also a large number of shades. Therefore, many do not even know that these straps are called a harness.
A little about the origin of the sword belt. Straps appeared in France, like the name of the item itself, and were intended as an element of men's clothing. Men wore a harness consisting of several belts that were tied together. This mount was worn on the torso and shoulders, and was used to carry bladed weapons and firearms.
Belts are divided into upper and lower belts. The upper shoulder belt supports a waist belt with a cold weapon (saber, saber) or firearms (revolver, pistol) or a flask and other objects suspended from it. The lower belt is a military accessory that is used to fasten a saber, checker, pistol holster, dirk and other types of bladed weapons.
Fashion designers are constantly creating new things and new accessories and new shoes. And so they created something special. This is a special sword belt; its designers recommend wearing it every day. A sword belt will not only attract attention, but will also make the girl elegant and bright.
Prable Gurung is an American designer, thanks to whom the accessory first appeared on the catwalk in 2012. A year later, several other designers presented their variations on the theme of military ammunition. Among them is Alexander McQueen, who became the best British fashion designer of the year four times.
Belts come in two options:
- thin, without any decoration;
- colorful, with statement jewelry and bright hues, but mostly wear beige and black belts.
How to wear this unusual item?
To begin with, I must say that belts are a very ordinary element. The straps attract the attention of people around you. They can be worn with regular clothes without adding any accessories to the look.
In fashion collections, sword belts have been used for quite a long time as elements of the “military” style, based on military motifs in clothing, shoes and related accessories. Similar attributes are found in the clothing of the biker and rocker subcultures. At the same time, in modern reality, leather belts and sword belts are an indispensable attribute of aggressive sexuality and costumes for erotic fun. Fashionistas, by the way, often buy their favorite models in sex shops.
It is important to remember that the sword belt loves a simple background without unnecessary details. Straps will look best on a dress. This can be a sheath dress or a maxi length dress. It can be either without unnecessary decor or with an element of lace.
A floor-length skirt combined with a turtleneck will add femininity to your figure. For an evening look, choose a small, black dress and sophisticated white straps. Let these straps have eye-catching elements in the shoulder and neck areas.
For girls who love everything unusual and want to dress up differently even to the office. Designers recommend a set of a white shirt, decorated with beige and thin straps, combined with a midi-length pencil skirt. This look should not be rude; the straps should be without rivets or large fasteners.
For everyday wear, choose T-shirts and tank tops, as well as denim and plaid shirts. Over these clothes, wear a coat or jacket in neutral shades. You can add brown straps to your look in combination with a jacket that matches the straps.
For romantic evenings, choose a silk blouse with unusual straps. Or you can wear the straps under a translucent blouse or look sophisticated with a light jumper with an open back.
A correctly selected accessory can not only decorate, but also visually correct figure defects. Modern fashion is developing in every possible way and more and more stylish accessories are appearing. Since the appearance of women's sword belts on fashion catwalks, their forms have become numerous. But they all fall into several categories:
- Classic. Consists of a strap at the waist and two “suspenders” for the shoulders. A beneficial option for all body types and any clothing. Emphasizes the waist and chest.
- "Choker collars." The strap wraps around the neck and continues in the center from the neck to the waist. It can branch out at the waist, emphasizing its thinness, and visually shortening the torso.
- "Corsets". The straps are woven so that they look like a corset. Such an accessory is good to emphasize all the advantages of the figure - waist, chest, hips.
- "X-shaped". Such products envelop the body like the letter X. Suitable for any body type.
- "Shoulders." Outwardly they resemble soldier's shoulder straps. Their size can be different; they are attached to the body with two holder belts. An accessory is used to visually enlarge the shoulders, when the waist stands out faintly among small shoulders but wide hips.
- "Belt". The entire design of belts starts from the waist. It can be located on the waist, hips. This type of belt is worth using if you need to emphasize your waist or hips.
Various weavings are also popular. They consist of different elements based on basic shapes. The presence of such complex designs on a woman’s body will not only attract attention, but will also decorate even a plain-looking outfit. Such accessories are selected based on the design - belt, shoulders, corset, etc.
Yes, this unusual wardrobe item has become very popular. Many girls wear straps both everyday and for any meetings. And you, reader, try to experiment and include these unusual straps in your wardrobe.
Initially, only men wore leather belt slings and solely for utilitarian reasons. The sheath of bladed weapons was attached to the belts, and then the pistol holster.Women's beltswere rare and belonged to hunting lovers.
A women's sword belt is a pure manifestation of the militaristic style; in fashion it has always appeared as a reflection of the harsh reality of wartime. So in our turbulent days, elements of military uniforms have again become relevant. This time, the designers hung leather sword belts on fragile women's shoulders. But what to wear a belt with in real life is not yet entirely clear.
Aggressive sexuality
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A woman in a sword belt is no longer a delicate flower, but an Amazon, clearly striving for dominance. This accessory gives the image a strong sexual connotation; in the wrong hands, it can become a weapon of mass destruction due to its vulgarity. Therefore it is important to knowwhat to wear with a sword belt Right.
What to wear with a sword belt?
The classic version is with military-style clothing. You can wear a harness over a jacket or coat; a combination with riding breeches is acceptable. A thin, elegant women's harness can add zest to a strict dress code a la “white top, black bottom.”
The harness fits perfectly into a casual style: over a shirtdress, on a T-shirt or turtleneck in combination with jeans or long skirts. You can use a harness instead of a belt over a voluminous knitted cardigan or oversized sweater.
The sword belt goes best with dresses - in such a set there is no danger of upsetting the balance of masculinity and femininity. The dress can be anything: from a strict sheath to a light bohemian cloud of ruffles.
Work on mistakes
What you cannot wear a sword belt with is other accessories. The belt is so self-sufficient that it does not need beads, bracelets, or large earrings. Do not overload an already very bright image.
The black sword belt has the greatest sharpness. If you want to create a softer, classic or romantic look, choose brown or white. It is best to choose shoes that match the color of your belts.
Only a fairly brave girl can put on a harness, but short skirts, shorts and over the knee boots in addition to it are best avoided. You may be accused of being too sexy.
