self-belts

noun

plural of self-belt
as in belts
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist the self-belt is covered with the same faux suede as the dress

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Recent Examples of self-belts Sacai toned down its unconventional fits and focused on relaxed jeans with self-belts. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
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  1. belts
  2. ribbons
  3. sashes
Noun
  • Palace wall paintings, floral motifs and intricate carvings are used in modern forms for silver and champagne gold anchor statement earrings, layered necklaces, cuffs, rings, brooches and belts.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Rulebook Is Behind The Technology Seat belts did not become standard because manufacturers volunteered.
    — Alan Rencher, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of belts
Noun
  • Venerdi Pomeriggio also took a girlish approach to embellishments, adding bouquet embroidery and pink ribbons to jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Rocha developed Parker’s dress from an existing show piece, reworking its hand-laced, unraveling ribbons in a pale ballet pink intended as a nod to pointe shoes.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of ribbons
Noun
  • Tie Loose Strings Tie sashes and strings to prevent tangling.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The moisture turns the glass hazy and may rot wood window sashes over time.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sashes

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“Self-belts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-belts. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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