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Looking for an easy way to jazz up that little black dress in your closet?  A simple belt with an exquisite buckle makes a great addition to a fashion classic.  Stick to a black belt, you do not want to draw too much attention to the waist. 

To get the look you will need

• 1 rhinestone buckle #40970
• 1 yard of 36mm silk ribbon #02336
• needle and thread
• scissors
• and your iron and ironing board

 Instructions:

1. Measure your waist.  This belt has no adjustment so don’t cheat or you will be holding your tummy in all evening.
2. Add one inch to this measurement and cut ribbon at this length.
3. Create ½” pleat at the top of the ribbon and press.  Ideally you want the lines to create an up right V, this is a much more youthful look.
4. Thread your ribbon through the back of your buckle, stop at 1″ and fold over.
5. Hand stitch the tab you’ve just created down to the ribbon as close the bar as possible.
6. Trim off excess, if you own pinking sheers these are ideal to use.  If not a straight cut is fine.
7. Enjoy!