self-belt

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. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-belt
Noun
  • O’Connell said the inspector found more than 20 belts on the Mamba did not lock as required.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Godard has some shorts under his belt.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Gomez, 33, wore a maroon minidress with a satin sash-like detail around the neck.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Try it in midi form from Acne or Cos and let the sash drape over jacket shoulder.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Johnny and Vicki Blevins stepped out of their pickup and gazed down at the thin ribbon of the old Oregon Trail below them.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Daguerreotypes, jewelry, and laptops were also taken, as were memorabilia such as political pins and award ribbons.
    News Desk, Artforum, 3 Nov. 2025

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“Self-belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-belt. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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