https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:36:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1918280 Thu, 10 May 2018 21:41:32 +0000 Colette 1918280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love belt. My newest obsession is my old OBI belt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1918277 Thu, 10 May 2018 21:38:20 +0000 Anonymous 1918277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SARA- smart- the minute you get rid of them you will need them- lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1918095 Thu, 10 May 2018 14:02:33 +0000 Sara L. 1918095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never liked wearing belts.&nbsp; I find them uncomfortable and fussy.&nbsp; I have a few and occasionally wear them, but it's very seldom.&nbsp; I don't purge them because they don't take up much space and on the rare occasions I need one, they're useful to have around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917957 Wed, 09 May 2018 23:31:13 +0000 Anonymous 1917957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GiIGI I was very particular about belts too then decided it’s not worth it.<br /> JENNI- join team no way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917647 Wed, 09 May 2018 09:46:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 1917647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a hate. Very thick waist these days and don't wish to highlight it in any way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917595 Wed, 09 May 2018 03:24:56 +0000 Gigi 1917595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind belts, but I have a hard time finding ones that I really like. I have only a few that I really enjoy. Most of the ones I see are too polished for me. So I've been going without belts lately. My pants seem to stay up well enough without them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917565 Tue, 08 May 2018 23:45:00 +0000 Anonymous 1917565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CINDY- lol- I just see them as evil- no necessary about it:-)<br /> MAC isn’t it sad when you want to love something but it doesn’t love back<br /> CAT &amp; UNFRUMPED great that you have figured it out- I’m jealous<br /> KAREN that hipsi i belt seems real popular - will have to check it out<br /> CHRISTINA- yes on dresses but with real issues<br /> CLARA we are having you join our fussy club;-)<br /> AIDA yes sometimes style preference change to accommodate how we feel about items......like belts- lol<br /> Thanks for sharing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917553 Tue, 08 May 2018 22:09:25 +0000 Aida 1917553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear belts through pant loops only these days (with a tuck or semi-tuck), though I do have two very soft leather obi belts that I'll occasionally wear with a dress. Overall less than I used to, a little less suited to my current style preferences. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917504 Tue, 08 May 2018 19:48:59 +0000 unfrumped 1917504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Live belts, have collected a slew, some for a specific outfit and others “ because “ it looks like a color and style that’s me. </p> <p>BUT have worn fewer and less often in past decade, so need to cull. Like others, I have fear of tossing the EXACT belt I’ll need later. That includes style/ color but also the perfect lengths, though it’s time to for sure let go of most of those XS !</p> <p>So, again as per others, I can identify some enduring qualities that could help me sort— medium to medium- narrow widths, not too stiff or the will ride up or stick out in front. in fact I have a number of woven leather belts for this reason- flexible, shape- fitting. </p> <p>I also like self- or covered buckles a lot, so hang onto those. </p> <p>I now have s wardrobe hole for a super- skinny black belt for a specific pair of WHBM pants with below- waist, tiny belt loops— came with a fabric tape-like tie for a belt. I used an existing skinny belt until it tore apart! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917502 Tue, 08 May 2018 19:21:07 +0000 ClaraT 1917502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like tucked tops, and I don't like to wear belts (except on coats--I like them on my winter and dress coat). I'm a thin rectangle, and belts make me look even less curvey. They bulk my waist so there's not even a hint of an indent (ie waist-erasing not waist-defining). Plus, if they're comfortably snug when I sit, they're loose when I stand. So overall uncomfortable/too fussy for me/on me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I admit to some belt-envy as I see others wear them so (apparently) effortlessly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917455 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:43:41 +0000 Christina F. 1917455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't look good with tucked tops, so I avoid belts as much as possible. If I do tuck a top, since I'm short-waisted, I often have to puff it out a bit so it drapes over my waist anyway. I do very occasionally use a belt as an option for giving a sack dress shape in the summer. That's about it. If I even currently own a belt for use with pants and jeans, I couldn't even tell you where I'm keeping it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917454 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:38:55 +0000 karen13 1917454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore them back in the 90s with my corporate suits, and they belonged firmly on Angie’s fashion mistakes post . Short waist+light blouse+dark suit skirt with no belt loops=fussy fashion don’t!</p> <p>I discovered Hipsi belts and use those for keeping my pants up comfortably. But YLF has nurtured a tiny spark of belt love, if I follow certain rules: Mid rise, match the the belt color to the top, and I’m still working on the semi tuck.</p> <p>Lots of great ideas and Finds in this thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917371 Tue, 08 May 2018 10:55:59 +0000 The Cat 1917371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them, but they have to be right for my body. Neither narrow nor very broad, but a medium width. And not stiff. Preferably kind of curvy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917321 Tue, 08 May 2018 04:57:33 +0000 Mac 1917321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love how they look (especially wide ones) on long-waisted me and love how they function on keeping up my trousers.&nbsp; But they're not very comfy and so it's more of a love/hate relationship. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917283 Tue, 08 May 2018 01:37:34 +0000 cindysmith 1917283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see belts as an occasional necessary evil. I do like my black belt very much, but I just don't like wearing it. I can never figure out what to do with the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917257 Mon, 07 May 2018 23:08:01 +0000 Anonymous 1917257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SUZ glad to help;-)<br /> SMITTIE- sounds like you are right in the middle- interesting.<br /> TEX and DONNA you both have beautiful collections- you are accessory queens<br /> BARBARA and BONNIE I guess you are joining the club of belts doing no favors.<br /> JANET- closet decoration is exactly the right term<br /> Thanks for sharing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917180 Mon, 07 May 2018 19:36:12 +0000 Suz 1917180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear one almost every day (whenever I'm wearing jeans). I love them for adding interest to an outfit. I need to add to/ upgrade my collection, as a matter of fact. Thanks for reminding me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917177 Mon, 07 May 2018 19:27:30 +0000 DonnaF 1917177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an extremely long torso and generally need a belt to hold my pants up unless they are extremely high rise. I never ever match my belt to my top since it is leg lengthening that I need. I used to tuck, but with a thickening waist I am more likely to semi-tuck.</p> <p>The Finds below are my most recent purchases. The cognac one hasn't arrived yet and I will see how it goes with my shoes and a bag before I make my final decision. Oh, and these are but a tiny fraction of my belts. I still have more scarves than belts, but since Angie said she believes in filling belt loops, I have acquired quite a few more belts.</p> <p>Yup; Team Belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate/page/2#post-1917151 Mon, 07 May 2018 18:05:22 +0000 Barbara Diane 1917151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own one skinny belt. I should try it with an open sweater or jacket over it. I look thicker from the side than the front, so belts do me no favors in side view. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1917109 Mon, 07 May 2018 16:36:58 +0000 Janet 1917109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so tempted to cull my belts, but I know as soon as I do, pant rises will get lower and I’ll want belts again! LOL I like the belts I have, but right now they’re closet decoration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1917055 Mon, 07 May 2018 14:13:24 +0000 Anonymous 1917055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t know how I feel about belts. I do use them to hold up my pants, but with the higher rise pants, I don’t actually need them any more. I find them quite an expensive accessory that doesn’t do that much for an outfit, so shunt their purchase to the bottom of the list most of the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1917050 Mon, 07 May 2018 14:06:08 +0000 texstyle 1917050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love belts. I don't always wear them but have a decent collection and really enjoy choosing the right one for an outfit to add an extra touch. They also help keep my pants/shorts up and give me some accessory in hotter weather when I don't want to add much else.</p> <p>These are a few I wear most often (except the black one is navy for me - this is the closest Find I could find). The "tan" one is actually a pearlescent light blonde color that I love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1917048 Mon, 07 May 2018 14:03:36 +0000 Bonnie 1917048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No belts for me. My hips hold up my pants so I don't need to wear them. I'm high waisted and they look silly on me and they are uncomfortable, too. I tried to wear them when I first started YLF and found them very frustrating. I'm glad that I have found ways to cover the loops and leave them off. However, I like the look and would love them if they would only love me back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1917046 Mon, 07 May 2018 13:55:29 +0000 Anonymous 1917046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ROBIN and DIANA- yes and yes I hear you both and feel the same way<br /> Thanks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1917043 Mon, 07 May 2018 12:45:11 +0000 Diana 1917043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn’t say I hate them but I’m not much of a belt person (even though I somehow own a bunch). I have a defined waist but it’s very high and short, and I don’t like how belts emphasize that fact. The short waistedness also often makes belts uncomfortable because there’s not much space for them and they end up squishing my ribs. I also don’t tuck into pants so only wear belts with my pants when I need to hold them up (most of my pants stay up fine by themselves). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1917032 Mon, 07 May 2018 11:55:12 +0000 RobinF 1917032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hate for sure! I am also a rectangle and only wear belts when I have to to hold up my pants. They are too uncomfortable and make my waist look even wider. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1917030 Mon, 07 May 2018 11:47:51 +0000 Anonymous 1917030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SAL- seems like belts really like you- color me jealous<br /> JESSI- yes when I saw ANGIE’s picks I thought of you<br /> SHEVIA- thanks for making me smile- love that answer<br /> IRINA- understand perfectly<br /> RACHYLOU- hate that twisting and having to fix multiple times too. And Girlfriend - take your belt- loop it once around each side loop- you won’t lose it and it doesn’t wreck look too much if ends are tied in front or back.<br /> LESLEY- it seems like you have found your happy place with belts though<br /> AURORE- welcome to the “fussy” club<br /> Well to all those who are keeping me company- thanks it’s nice to know I am not alone. And to those that are in their happy place thanks for posting so I can live vicariously through you all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1916987 Mon, 07 May 2018 07:22:44 +0000 Aurore 1916987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them! Especially statement belts with a dress or jacket. I think they elevate an outfit and give it structure. That being said, I've never managed to create such a look on me for the same reasons as <b>Rachylou</b>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1916980 Mon, 07 May 2018 06:22:01 +0000 Lesley 1916980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a wide one makes me look great over dresses—I have one in a stiff olive green material with a tiny bit of stretch that has dark brass studs in it and it looks great with a lot of things. But other than that one I've never been a big belt wearer. I don't have trouble keeping my pants up, so for me it's just an optional accessory. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts---love-or-hate#post-1916972 Mon, 07 May 2018 04:09:47 +0000 rachylou 1916972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them visually but find them annoying to wear. They cut into my stomach when I sit. They’re fussy - today I’m wearing a belted dress. I had to redo it several times to make sure it wasn’t twisted, and then I have this dangling end. And coat belts... Ohmigosh, I’m always losing them. </p>