WHY GET WAISTED? Exploring the Rich Heritage and Modern Allure of Waist Beads

By Unique Mason

Although waist beads have become increasingly popular over the last few years, they have been around for centuries. Originally known as girdles in Egypt, both men and women wore them to symbolize status. Today, many women wear this delicate accessory as a fashion statement. Beautiful women from different walks of life can wear waist beads confidently against a rainbow of skin tones. Their evolution and the diversity we see today leaves a lingering question: What’s so special about waist beads?

ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE: Custom waist beads allow for creativity to flow freely. There is something special about getting the opportunity to be playful with different colors, patterns and beads with different shapes and sizes tailored to your body. Depending upon a customer’s vision, waist beads can be single or double strands of beads made with glass, wood, metal or crystal. No one else can have your look because they’d be missing YOU!

TRACKING WEIGHT AND SHAPING THE BODY: Many women utilize waist beads to track their weight as they strive to achieve the attainable goals they set for themselves. Traditional waist beads allow you to notice weight shifts because they are made with wire, cord or thread, making them restrictive. A cord that gets too tight indicates weight gain, while a cord that’s becoming loose and/or appearing to be layered is a sign of weight loss. Waist beads also help to shape a woman’s waist, creating the illusion of an hourglass figure and accentuating the hips.

BODY POSITIVITY: Waist beads encourage women to acknowledge their bodies, love themselves and accept their perfect imperfection. Layering waist beads can create a bold statement and a confidence boost.

TRADITION: For some women, wearing waist beads is a very meaningful tradition. Across different cultures, they symbolize fertility, womanhood, maturity, marriage, sensuality, beauty, strength and wealth.

PROTECTION + HEALING:

Some believe waist beads can protect their wearer from bad spirits, reinforcing positive energy and overall awareness. They can be a powerful source of healing when paired with the proper colors and crystals to correct imbalances and provide assistance in the best way: I wanted college to provide me with industry experiences rather than just study. There are ample opportunities for that here, whether or not you live on campus. I am involved in our on-campus store, the Style Shop, and in the Merchandising Society club. Both have provided me with valuable connections and experience.

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About: UNIQUE is an Alumna of the Advanced Fashion + Beauty Institute Produced By Mission Accomplished Transition Services

She is the owner and founder of Uniquely D’Vine, a company specializing in accessory design. She is your go-to woman for custom waist beads!