Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Costume (hierarchy name)
5. costume (mode of fashion)
6. costume accessories
7. worn costume accessories
8. [accessories by location at the waist or below]
9. [belts by location at the waist or below]

Anotations

Scope note:

Strips of fabric and elastic used as an accessory to one's outfit, usually worn around the waist. Sometimes decorated with beads, buttons, or ribbon. Cinch belts were particularly popular in the United States in the 1950s, replacing garter belts as a way to create a defined waist.