Sashes for dresses: elegance and character to enhance your outfits
We have more than twenty models of sashes for dresses, handcrafted in our workshop with the best leather. For all situations and in all sizes.
A sash may not sound as nice as an obi belt or a wrap belt, which are the trendy English terms, but the meaning is the same. A more or less wide strip that is placed around the waist and tied without buckles. It seems simple, but it is an elegant and sophisticated element that defines the waist, improves the silhouette and helps all kinds of outfits look better. These are our sashes for dresses.
Accessories play a crucial role in complementing and enhancing an outfit. And among these accessories, sashes for dresses are an elegant and increasingly popular option that adds style and sophistication to any festive outfit, whether for a wedding, a gala, a party or another special event. Women's sashes are always an original and versatile way to highlight the female figure.
Our favourites are the cummerbunds made of leather, like the ones we make in the workshop. The reason is clear: the quality of the material adds a plus to the accessory, making it that detail that increases the beauty of any outfit. In this article you will find detailed information about how we work, our designs and the ability of a women's cummerbund to enhance any outfit.
And we are not only thinking about parties and events, since sashes can enhance combinations and even rescue forgotten pieces from your wardrobe, which, thanks to a well-chosen leather sash, become modern and charming again.
We also give you some tips to better understand sashes for party dresses and how to incorporate them into your wardrobe. So get ready to dive into the fascinating world of sashes for women's party dresses !
Women's sashes have a long history dating back many centuries. They probably originated in the Middle East, where these accessories were initially used as a way to tighten and secure clothing at the waist. Over time, the women's sash evolved and became an integral part of fashion and culture in different areas of the world.
Sash with two thin and narrow leather straps + studs
In the West, they are an accessory that has recently become associated with the bohemian style, the famous and well-known boho, although their use is very widespread and is already part of everyday fashion. That is why you can see them in very diverse situations, including glamorous celebrity parties, red carpets at events or in the day-to-day life in which millions of women combine the details of their personal style with comfort and trends.
Natural leather has ideal qualities for sashes, given the softness, texture, durability, personality and nobility of the material, which allows for the creation of a wide variety of products that adapt to different needs, tastes and styles.
Black leather sash with tassels and beads as embellishments
“When choosing a women's sash for a party, it is important to take into account the design, the material, its quality and ability to match our outfits. It is key to know the effect we want to achieve, which often depends on the colour and also on the type of silhouette our body has,” explains Laura Gómez, designer and head of Juan-Jo.
Here are some tips for pairing cummerbunds. We'll start with dresses, which are the most common pairing. Depending on the style and color of the dress, the cummerbund can be worn in different ways to flatter your figure and add a touch of style.
Combined with dresses
A leather cummerbund is the perfect accessory for an evening dress. You can use it to highlight the waist of a shapeless dress or to accentuate the silhouette if the dress is fitted. Opt for a minimalist cummerbund for a more subtle style.
Color contrast is important. For example: black or brown on light tones. And metallic tones – gold, silver, bronze, etc. – on dark dresses.
With fitted dresses, a wide, contrasting-coloured sash helps to highlight the waist and create an hourglass silhouette. We recommend placing it at the narrowest part of the waist.
Metallic leather sash in rose gold
For loose dresses, the sash can be wide or narrow and serves to add structure and definition to a loose or straight-cut dress. It can be placed at the waist or even on the hip, depending on the style of the dress and the effect you are going for.
Blue suede sash with embellishments over floral print kimono
With fitted dresses: a wide, contrasting-coloured sash helps to highlight the waist and create an hourglass silhouette. We recommend placing it at the narrowest part of the waist.
Combined with skirts
With pencil skirts: A wide, contrasting-coloured sash can create an interesting visual game, combined with a tight pencil skirt. Place it at the waist.
Combined with blouses or tops
Purple suede sash combined with red pants and white blouse
With suits and jackets
Leather cummerbunds are ideal for complementing formal outfits. You can wear them with two-piece suits, jacket and trouser sets, or cocktail, party and event looks to add a touch of elegance and style. Measure the colour and details of the cummerbund carefully to avoid excessive contrasts with your outfit. Opt for a wide cummerbund with embellishments for a luxurious and sophisticated result. A narrow cummerbund will give you a more sober and refined style.
Sash with snake print. Combined with jacket and casual trousers.
“Our leather cummerbunds are very varied because we use different types of leather (generally nappa and suede), we have designs of different widths and lengths, many colours (black, camel, red, etc.) and we also use decorative elements such as metal studs or tassels and beads to achieve different finishes in some models. Also noteworthy are our metallic leather cummerbunds in gold, silver, rose gold and bronze, a very beautiful and unusual colour,” explains Laura Gómez.
In the Juan-Jo Gallery collection we have more than twenty models of sashes for dresses , handcrafted in our workshop and available in all sizes, since if necessary we make them especially with the measurement you request.
Narrow suede sash combined with a white summer outfit
“Cummerbunds are a very interesting accessory because without a large investment, a single all-round model – for example in black or camel brown – can enhance many garments. In addition, it is an accessory that never goes out of fashion and always adds a sophisticated and elegant touch,” adds Laura Gómez.
Metallic gold leather sash. Perfect for weddings and events.
In addition to the images with different models, colors, designs and finishes that illustrate this article, you can see our entire current collection of sashes for women's party dresses in our e-shop.
Just click on this link. You will find more than twenty models with different designs, colours and finishes, all with the handmade quality of our workshop, where we only use the best natural leather.
