A belt across the waist does something essential to a midi dress in a bold print. It creates shape and structure. It anchors the stripe visually. Without a belt the midi zebra dress can feel like it is just happening to you. With a belt it feels chosen. The belt can be thin or thick. It can be the same colour as the stripe or a contrasting colour. Either way it transforms the silhouette from simple to defined. A midi dress in zebra with a belt works as occasion wear because the deliberate shaping reads as considered. These are the belted midi zebra dresses that look intentional.