https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belting-shirts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 01:35:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belting-shirts#post-1418678 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 18:00:22 +0000 unfrumped 1418678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like belting, too, and also struggle with what looks right, or too prim on me. I am usually trying to make a higher waistline with my shape, but your belt would look better a little lower and more relaxed as Tracey suggested, to give more waist room. I like contoured belts for that, but they can be hard to find. Also, see what a lower- contrast colored belt would loo. Sometimes i like that for more subtle waist definition. </p> <p>The half- placertshirt is sometimes called a popover. I sometimes prefer them because I don't always want a long vertical torso line with my long torso, but shorter- waisted gals may do better with the full placket. </p> <p>Look at Angie's projection for spring post about reining in fluid fits. I am going to see what I can do with that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belting-shirts#post-1418668 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 17:09:43 +0000 Krissy 1418668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all your responses! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Lisa - thanks for your tips and I'm new to fashion; what is the placket? Although I think I understand your point about competing horizontal and vertical lines.&nbsp;</p> <p>Tracey - thanks especially for those tips about belt alternatives.</p> <p>I'm not sure if I'll belt this top in the future or leave it as is, but I'll have fun experimenting with different silhouettes as I try both waist defining and waist surrendering styles. Thanks again!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belting-shirts#post-1418559 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 04:35:18 +0000 Anonymous 1418559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should wear it the way you feel best. This past year I have used a half tuck of a shirt or knit top into a belted bottom to define the waist. It may take some experimenting but could be a solution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belting-shirts#post-1418546 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 03:50:43 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1418546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a belter... I think lowering it and blousing this would be more visual pleasing. That is my personal preference after much experimentation &nbsp;and photo evidence. I also use a couple other tricks with tops when I opt not to belt... I add a vest, scarf or long necklace to create a vertical line to break it up that way...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belting-shirts#post-1418534 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 03:27:44 +0000 Karie 1418534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often belt my button-down shirts, so I hope it's not a fashion faux-pas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belting-shirts#post-1418407 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:17:43 +0000 Robin 1418407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm into waist surrendering looks, so I might be the wrong person to chime in, but I think that particular shirt would look better unbelted or with a wider, lower slung belt. From the photo, I think the material looks thin enough to drape and hint at your waist without the definition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belting-shirts#post-1418404 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 23:08:18 +0000 Anonymous 1418404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right in that belting helps define a waist . &nbsp;I'm not sure thought that&nbsp;a top with a placket that ends mid-torso like this one does is meant to be belted. &nbsp;The vertical placket is competing with the horizontal line of the belt.</p> <p>&nbsp;It's a very casual shirt, and I think they look great worn loose and easy! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belting-shirts#post-1418400 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 22:59:36 +0000 Dimity 1418400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the belted style suits you, and this looks good. I personally find belts uncomfortable and don't wear them myself, but I love them on other people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belting-shirts#post-1418357 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 20:51:24 +0000 Krissy 1418357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi there!<br />This is my first post with a style question of my own. I recently bought a very pretty denim top from GAP. It's a button down shirt, but not tunic length.&nbsp;I wore it last night with some black skinny jeans and black boots. I decided to belt the top with a skinny black waist belt because I have a pear shape and clothes always look more flattering if I define the waist.</p> <p>However, I debated for a while whether or not belting a shirt just looked silly or if the waist-definition was worth it looking a bit odd.</p> <p>What do you think? Do you often belt tops when wearing jeans? Is this a fashion faux-pas?&nbsp;Thanks in advance!</p>