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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Belt help https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:43:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Tanya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help/page/2#post-4899 Thu, 01 May 2008 01:41:01 +0000 Tanya 4899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am so happy for you! Definitely post a picture! Julia on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help/page/2#post-4898 Thu, 01 May 2008 01:39:16 +0000 Julia 4898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm so glad to hear it! Do post a picture when you get it. Ana on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help/page/2#post-4886 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:46:18 +0000 Ana 4886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hooray, Maya! Let us know how it works out. Maya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help/page/2#post-4865 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:06:06 +0000 Maya 4865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I found my match! Thanks for your help! Julia on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help/page/2#post-4835 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:28:16 +0000 Julia 4835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes Maya, it's wearable by itself. If you look at my picture, it doesn't have any gatherings at all under the belt. It also looks like a trench if you unbutton it. $20 is a great deal, let us know what you decided. Maya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help/page/2#post-4786 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:47:43 +0000 Maya 4786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Julia, is the Chadwicks dress you got wearable on its own without a belt? I just got a 30% off promo code which would bring the price down to only $20 so I think I might go for it. I'm just not sure if I'll be able to find a belt that matches that exact shade of red. Julia on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help/page/2#post-4671 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:50:06 +0000 Julia 4671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Their quality is decent, I'd say comparable to ATL. I like a lighter color actually since it's getting warmer now. Tanya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help/page/2#post-4670 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:39:05 +0000 Tanya 4670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I sniffed a bit around that site and found these: in brown <a href="http://www.chadwicks.com/clothing/Safari-Shirtdress.aspx?PfId=122188&DeptId=8217&producttypeid=1&pref=ps&PurchaseType=G" rel="nofollow">http://www.chadwicks.com/cloth.....haseType=G</a> <a href="http://www.chadwicks.com/clothing/Roll-Sleeve-Linen-Cotton-Shirt-Dress.aspx?PfId=122107&DeptId=8218&producttypeid=1&pref=ps&PurchaseType=G" rel="nofollow">http://www.chadwicks.com/cloth.....haseType=G</a> <a href="http://www.chadwicks.com/clothing/Denim-Shirtdress.aspx?PfId=122283&DeptId=8218&producttypeid=1&pref=ps&PurchaseType=G" rel="nofollow">http://www.chadwicks.com/cloth.....haseType=G</a> <a href="http://www.chadwicks.com/clothing/Palm-Print-Shirtdress.aspx?PfId=122115&DeptId=8218&producttypeid=1&pref=ps&PurchaseType=G" rel="nofollow">http://www.chadwicks.com/cloth.....haseType=G</a> Does anybody know what's their quality like? I'm considering the first one in brown or the second one in pink. Julia on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4668 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:32:13 +0000 Julia 4668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's true to size. I ordered 6P and I wear 4p - 6p depending on brands. Also check this site before you order, you can save more probably. <a href="http://www.dealtaker.com/Chadwicks-coupon-code-a64-c.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dealtaker.com/Chadw.....a64-c.html</a> Maya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4667 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:26:15 +0000 Maya 4667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great price and I love the scarlet color! How did it fit Julia? According to their size chart I'm all over the place. Julia on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4665 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:22:35 +0000 Julia 4665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes it's still available and on sale for $29.99. <a href="http://www.chadwicks.com/clothing/Mandarin-Collar-Shirtdress.aspx?PfId=122136&DeptId=9701&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=0" rel="nofollow">http://www.chadwicks.com/cloth.....haseType=0</a> The picture there is not very flattering but if you click into the 'alternate images' there are better ones. Also I had it shortened about 3 inches. Angie on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4658 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:10:04 +0000 Angie 4658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Halleluiah Maya! Yes, finding the RIGHT shirt dress and matching it with a self colour belt is key. Why don’t you get the same dress as Julia from Chadwicks? ( I don’t know that store). The Arden B one looks super too. Tanya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4655 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:07:23 +0000 Tanya 4655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's a very pretty shirtdress Maya. Give it a try! Maya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4654 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:04:10 +0000 Maya 4654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well I am impressed Julia. I don't think you look the least bit "thick" or short. I actually thought you were taller than me judging from the picture. I guess it might just be a matter of finding the right shirt dress. It took me forever to find the right trapeze jacket, but when I found it I loved it. So I'll keep my eyes open. Is the one you got still available? I think this one has some potential because the belt is thin: <a href="http://www.ardenb.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=140&subCategoryId=164&productId=10634" rel="nofollow">http://www.ardenb.com/catalog/.....ctId=10634</a> I saw it in the store and the detailing on it is gorgeous, but it wasn't quite in my budget. Luckily just today I found a gift card that I had completely forgotten about! Maybe it's meant to be. If not, then I expect to find a ticket to Seattle in the mail Angie! Julia on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4649 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:57:14 +0000 Julia 4649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks everyone, I'm glad that you liked it. Maya I'm only 5', shorter than you and my waist might be thicker than yours (28''). I think the fabric has made the difference here. Tanya I'll try to post more pictures in coming days, thanks for encouraging. Angie on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4643 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:43:47 +0000 Angie 4643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! Is that you Julia? It looks like Maya! LOVE your outfit. Details make ALL the difference. Tunic is at the right length and you’ve added a deep V at the top and broken up the torso and bustline with a cami. Belt works brilliantly. Adore the shoes! You look fab! I hope that you are inspired Maya. Otherwise I’m booking you onto a flight to Seattle! Ana on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4642 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:43:21 +0000 Ana 4642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maya, I think Julia is on to something. It looks like you and she have a similar body type/shape. I would just keep searching for a more tailored top you can wear without a belt if you feel uncomfortable wearing one. I think you make great choices when it comes to skinnies, then Maya. I know what you mean about upside down soup spoon. I feel like a chicken drumstick, myself. Julia, I think that belt is great. The dark color is good because it doesn't break up the vertical line. Maya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4641 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:42:28 +0000 Maya 4641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How tall are you Julia? I don't think your waist is thick. It looks slightly longer than mine to your benefit. Love the zebra shoes! Ana, I can't pull off skinny jeans unless I'm very deliberate about what I wear with them. I'm convinced almost anyone can wear them if they wear the right length shirt. It's the gals who can wear them with shorter tops that impress me. If I leave my hips exposed I look like a soup spoon! Tanya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4640 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:42:23 +0000 Tanya 4640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Julia, I love your outfit! Very cool! I think you waist is not thick and the bet is about the right width! And, off topic, i think your post would get more traffic if you started a new thread with your outfit Julia on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4632 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:29:41 +0000 Julia 4632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm.. I'm not sure if it's your thing or not Maya. Maybe a more fitted one would work? I got a similar one from Chadwicks and had it shortened, here's the pic. I'd never thought that I could share my pictures online, but you gals really encouraged me, so here you go. :) <a href="http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/JuliaYLF/shirtdress.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s282.photobucket.com/al.....tdress.jpg</a> What do you all think? Does my waist look too thick? maybe a skinny belt would work better? Ana on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4627 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:20:14 +0000 Ana 4627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yeah, but you can wear a blousy tunic and skinny jeans like nobody's business, and if I tried that I'd just look pregnant. We all have our crosses to bear. Maya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4614 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:18:14 +0000 Maya 4614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I already returned the top. I think you need to have a waist that is extremely defined and elongated to pull this look off, which is why Ana and Tanya carry it well. Others may disagree, but this has been my experience. So like so many before it, it's going in the pile of things I can't pull off *sigh* shiny on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4605 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:48:30 +0000 shiny 4605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maya, have you considered using a silk scarf as a belt? Perhaps even tying it Obi style? Otherwise, I dunno... the shirtdress look isn't really my thing. I find that either you can pull it off, or you can't. So don't get too frustrated. It just might not be your thing. Maya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4589 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:44:11 +0000 Maya 4589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I went to a bunch of different stores today (a different Express, 2 different H&Ms, and the dreaded Macy's) and found NOTHING! Tried on a few different styles and all of them were awful for their own reasons. Belted ones did not belt at the right place and even when I tried moving the belt around it looked wrong. Unbelted ones were baggy and unflattering. All of them were too long. I think this is a look I will have to admire from afar. Angie on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4519 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:10:54 +0000 Angie 4519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can't really see how it fits! It looks a little big on the shoulder, Maya. My 2 cents worth: o Open up the neckline. Un button and wear a cami if necessary. Better to elongate. The short necklace worn over the collar cuts your long lean line. o Could be altered, length and shoes are great. Like the jeans! o Skinny belt is a fab idea o White belt cuts your vertical line, but a narrower darker belt could do the trick o Love the idea of white skinnies Very pretty belts. Would look great over a cream tunic. Tribal is in. Maya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4513 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:29:07 +0000 Maya 4513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yeah, that's it. I suspected it might be a bit shapeless because the model has it belted. As for wearing a layer over it, it might help but it's also not so convenient is it? My intention is to wear it in the summer and besides, it's no fun buying something that REQUIRES being covered up! Ana on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4496 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:36:07 +0000 Ana 4496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's the one, Nicole. Nicole on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4494 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:33:05 +0000 Nicole 4494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is it this tunic? <a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/browse/product_detail_with_picker.jsp?productId=prod450013&parentId=cat60042&subcatId=cat350004" rel="nofollow">http://www.nyandcompany.com/ny.....=cat350004</a> Maya on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4492 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:25:06 +0000 Maya 4492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll try finding a better picture taking spot. I forget that I have a really good monitor and colors I see often aren't visible on other people's screens. That might be why as well. Tanya, I got an XS so it might not be ideal for you. NY&Co seems to run pretty huge. Ana, I tried putting a cami underneath but it didn't really show because the shirt wouldn't stay open enough. I'm leaning towards returning it, assuming I can find something to replace it with. If not I'll probably need to get it taken in because I would rather leave it unbelted. Nicole on "Belt help" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belt-help#post-4487 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:48:57 +0000 Nicole 4487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maya, I wonder if a layer on top of the shirt dress will cinch it at all? Like I said, it's hard to see in the photo, but just a thought.