From the 1 August, 1958 Vogue- 'New decisions for belts: the soft shape.'

Belted- but not with a vengeance. And that's the point: high, low or waist level, the newest belt in circulation is the one that circulates softly.

A belt that starts a touch above the waistline- and rises slightly. The dress,in a fabric that's news itself- a flow of supple heavy French silk jersey, navy blue. By Ben Zuckerman, about $225. Saks Fifth Avenue, Julius Garfinkel, Sakowitz. New measure of a hat: a tall red velours Directoires cap by Emme.