Bustier-cum-Belt

Some belts are so big they border on bustiers!
Fashion Flashback at right: Vogue September 2003
Christian Dior Couture; this and other runway photos via style.com except where noted
Givenchy, via nymag.com

Alexander McQueen (front)
Alexander McQueen (back)
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
Marc Jacobs
Betsey Johnson
Cynthia Rowley
Frank Tell; this and next via nymag.com
Naeem Khan
Juan Carlos Obando
Temperley London

Vera Wang (front)
Vera Wang (back)
Nicholas K.; this and next via nymag.com
Baby Phat
Topshop Unique
Iceberg
Jean Paul Gaultier
Nina Ricci
Kiki de Montparnasse Double Trouble corset belt. Visit kikidm.com.
Marc Jacobs Lurex sash belt, at net-a-porter.com.
Kova & T Josephine latex bustier with boning, at shopbop.com.
Karen Millen large waist belt; this and next three at asos.com.
Meghan Fabulous embellished waisted belt
Miss Sixty lace corset belt
Miss Sixty oversized corset belt
Darlings, these cinchers are spectacular for a variety of reasons: they instantly define the waist, and require the wearer to maintain perfect posture – incredibly slimming as well!

xoxox,

CC