as in belt
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-belt
The pocket detail is repeated on denim midi skirts with front slits and self-belts.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-belt
Noun
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For her final day of engagements in the area, Middleton wore a cream pleated Jenny Packham skirt, Blazé Milano pin-stripe blazer and belt, as well as Alicia flats in taupe and black courtesy of designer Camilla Elphick.—
Stefania Saltalamacchia,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Of course, at this stage in her career — and with no formal acting training under her belt — every set is still a learning experience.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The singer and actress, 63, placed as the runner-up at Miss America in 1984, finishing just behind Vanessa Williams, who made history as the first Black woman to wear the sash.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Mexico’s first postindependence government gave her a military sash and named her La Generala.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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The soft material complements a base that also evokes folds and ribbon-like loops in clay.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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The two-time Grammy Award winner styled her hair in a half updo tied with a white ribbon and accessorized with diamond earrings.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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“Self-belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-belt. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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