Girls may wear a variety of items in or around their navel, depending on personal preference and fashion trends. This includes:
Jewelry
- Belly button rings: These are the most common item worn in the navel. They come in various styles, materials (like gold, silver, or other metals), and designs. Many variations exist, from simple studs to more elaborate designs. The Reddit thread on belly button piercings https://www.reddit.com/r/piercing/comments/13sehs4/can_chubby_girls_wear_bell_button_piercings/ discusses the piercing itself, not the jewelry worn afterward. The article on the return of belly button rings highlights their popularity https://www.whowhatwear.com/dainty-belly-button-rings.
Clothing Affecting Navel Visibility
Clothing choices can also affect the navel's visibility. These are not worn in the navel, but influence its appearance:
- Crop tops: These expose the navel, drawing attention to this area of the body. Quora discussions note people often look at navels when exposed in crop tops https://www.quora.com/Why-do-people-always-look-at-my-navel-when-I-wear-a-crop-top. Another Quora post discusses the societal acceptance of exposing one's navel https://dresstoimpress.quora.com/Do-you-expose-your-navel-in-public.
- Sarees: Traditional Indian clothing, sarees, often expose or partially reveal the navel, a style described as “low-waist” or “hip-hugging.” This is mentioned as a common practice in Indian fashion and cinema [Reference: 29-Nov-2015].
The reason for choosing to show or cover the navel varies from individual preference and fashion choices to cultural norms and personal expression. The navel itself can be seen as a point of focus for body confidence https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/rklfl/why_do_so_many_girls_get_belly_button_piercings/. Some find it aesthetically pleasing while others prefer to keep this part of the body covered.
