I'm back! (Help me choose a belt)

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I'm back! (Help me choose a belt)

Ele

Good morning, lovely YLF ladies! Some of you might have noticed I've been absent from the forums for the past month. I wasn't traveling or anything, but on a self-imposed "internet break" for most of August. Other than keeping up with my own three blogs, I spent very little time online, focusing instead on some other things I've got going on.

So, I'm very happy to be back (I missed you all!) and I've got a question for you. Back when I bought this dress for my friend's wedding in October, Angie suggested I find a skinny vintage belt to wear with it. I loved the idea so have been on the hunt, but with minimal success so far. The actual vintage ones don't seem to work very well, and I haven't found one that fits in terms of size, price and style yet. On top of that I'd quite like a patent version to add some shine and match my shoes, and I'm finding it difficult to find vintage patent in good condition.

BUT, I was in town yesterday and found two options on the high street:

First, this Banana Republic style. I think the bit with metal post is actually the front, but I'd wear it the other way around, with the knot-thing at the front. I like the embossed texture of this one, and it has a vintage-y "feel", at least.

The other option is this Ted Baker belt. Much more modern, this one would give a different feel to the dress, but I still like it.

So, what's your vote? Are either of these winners, or would you keep looking?

The latest reply was from RoseandJoan . You can follow further contributions to the conversation through the RSS 2.0 feed.

6 Replies

Posted 2 months ago

rute

Welcome back!

The dress is lovely and I prefer the first belt, both belts are dark and so, as this one has a different texture it would pop..

However I would choose a different dress, maybe

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....49&P=1

http://www.debenhams.com/webap....._849340_-1

Posted 2 months ago

Angie (website)

Great to have you back, Ele! I’ve missed you too. Nice that you had a break though - I had a two week break in South Africa recently as well. (Perhaps you saw the posts last week?).

LOVE the first belt. That gets my vote. How are doing with accessories?

Posted 2 months ago

Inge (website)

Yep, another vote for the first belt. I love that it adds some extra textural interest to the outfit!

Posted 2 months ago

medusa

I liked the first belt as well.

Posted 2 months ago

Ele

Ok, looks like you all like the mock crock belt, good to know! For some reason I was expecting more people to go for the second one, not sure why. It's lovely in person but I agree that the first one gives more textural interest, especially with an all-black outfit.

Rute, thanks so much for your thoughts, but I think I'm sticking with the black dress. I totally get that it won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I love it. It's much nicer in person, and I think the crowd at this wedding will appreciate the retro-fabness of it ;)

Angie, I did see your posts! I was letting myself have an hour every few days to browse my "usual" blogs and sites, just no commenting or mindless internet-exploration! (I swear, blogs can be so addictive!) It looks like you and Greg had a great time in SA- your photos are lovely!

Hmm, not going so well with the accessories hunt so far. No luck with a necklace yet, but I think I'll tackle that last. Next on my list is a bright oversized clutch. Maybe I'll round some up online and post them here.

Posted 2 months ago

RoseandJoan