STYLE: How to wear a skinny belt

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A waist is a terrible thing to waste. No matter how many inches encircle your midriff, you can wear a skinny belt. Diane von Furstenberg pushed the thin belt to its limits -- at left -- by cinching it over layers at her recent fall show. You have to be tiny to get away with that look and a few models appeared bulky -- which secretly made The Rage smile.

To make a skinny belt work, wear it just above the navel where your waist is at its most slender. Don’t cinch it too tight. A fitted sweater or a silk blouse works best with a skinny belt. I love these Hudson belts from Michael Kors that sell for $40 at Bloomingdales.com. Cinch away.