https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:14:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7/page/2#post-2147273 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:56:52 +0000 Staysfit 2147273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nemosmom, I will look into refurbishing the belts in #2, because I like the color of the green belt in number 2, and I also like that the navy belt is leather not suede.... &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7/page/2#post-2147163 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 11:16:08 +0000 Star (Lise) 2147163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are some fabulous belts here, ie most of them!&nbsp; I have approx 10 belts and mostly wear one.&nbsp; However I am not going to get rid of any.&nbsp; I understand 24 is probably too many </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7/page/2#post-2146978 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 01:38:33 +0000 slim cat 2146978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Belts in #5 are all in great shape and have probably the best colors/shapes. Belts in #4 and 6 look very good ( I like pale green-grey in #4 - rare color and buckle ). You have nice collection of belts but of course some get more love-wear than the others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7/page/2#post-2146911 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:39:10 +0000 Astrid 2146911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea to get rid of a few... I think I would take it in stages - let go the ones you are sure about and then see what you think about the others in a few weeks.</p> <p>I personally haven’t worn a belt in three years at least. I have a wide belt left which I keep because it was a hand me down from my mum, but all other belts are gone. I don’t tuck tops into jeans, so I don’t feel the need for a belt when they fit well. I like to tuck into skirts and culottes, but I take care to pick ones that don’t have belt loops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7/page/2#post-2146909 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:21:07 +0000 nemosmom 2146909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the collection in 4 and 5 are great for you. Can you refurbish the hardware on the belts in #2? It looks like you have worn them, but if the color could be changed, or otherwise spiffed up, maybe you could get more use of them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7/page/2#post-2146807 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 10:16:32 +0000 Staysfit 2146807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have removed the four belts in the first picture. They have brass buckles and/or are not colors I wear. The navy and green belts in the second photo get used but I would prefer they have silver hardware. The green is so old the hardware is worn. They should probably go into the bin as well....</p> <p>The belts wrapped on the pillow have not been used much. They work best with a sheath dress. Included is that pesky too long white chain belt that has a tussle that hangs right down to...you know where! The fourth picture shows my wide belts and my red "love" belt. The next shows my silver and my grey belt along with the navy belt I wear most often. Its suede but my first choice would be smooth leather. The last pic shows the mixed metal belt, one brown belt I keep for my chocolate items, my animal print belt which is getting worn, and my white belts. I am thinking of keeping all the belts in pics 4,5. From pic 6 I would eliminate the brown belt because the mixed metal belt buckle flips to a brown side that is almost identical in tone. From pic 3 I may keep the navy and the metallic belt but cull the others. Not shown is my low profile navy belt. I'm still undecided about the wide belts. I'm keeping the red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146680 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:26:50 +0000 Angie 2146680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There you go! You have a plan </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146634 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:24:31 +0000 Staysfit 2146634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gigi. Most of my belts have round buckles but I prefer the buckles that are square or rectangular. &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>Runcarla, I hadn’t considered that before! &nbsp;I will try and see what happens.... </p> <p>Suz, I put 3 in my giveaway bin and will probably add more. &nbsp;I am not sure why I’m so ambivalent about parting with the rest?! &nbsp;Belts are not only hard to wear, but for me, they are hard to find! &nbsp;The easiest belts<br />to part with are those with brass or gold tone buckles. &nbsp;I wear either silver or mixed metals. &nbsp;I do have one belt with a mixed metal buckle, and it flips between black and brown. &nbsp;I may contact you to see if you want any of my belts......they’re in good condition! &nbsp;(Hardly ever <br />used :-). )</p> </div><div><br /></div><div>Vildy, I am impressed by how many you culled. &nbsp;I have three more belts I am still considering, &nbsp;one is a chain style belt, but it’s too long, and it has a white leather strip going through it’s length. &nbsp;I do not love white, but I keep thinking there must be a way to modify this belt and make it shorter, &nbsp;I think I will like it.....but it has been sitting in my closet unused for 4 years, so my rationale is probably delusional. &nbsp;<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Joy, I believe I was motivated to try a flat, “no show” low profile belt after reading one of your posts a few years ago. &nbsp;I purchased a navy belt and use it regularly. &nbsp;It holds up my pants but sits unobtrusively underneath any tops I wear over my waistbands. &nbsp;I can understand how a glucometer would interfere with a belt.....clothes need to be practical! </p> <p>Sal, I used to own and love some woven belts. &nbsp;They wore out and a few years ago and I culled them from my closet. &nbsp;I have three white belts.....one being the chain belt mentioned above. &nbsp;I wear my white belt when I carry a white handbag, or if I wear white shoes. &nbsp;Once the bags and shoes wear out, I will eliminate the belts, &nbsp;I am not adding white items to my wardrobe anymore.....</p> <p>Shevia, I am happy to hear that your donated items go to good use. &nbsp;Anything I pull out of my closet is up for grabs by DD and her two best friends, who are also about my height and build. &nbsp;One of her friends takes the same size shoe as me, and when a pair does not work for me, she often can manage.</p> </div><div><br /></div><div>DonnaF, I have always appreciated the look of an Obi belt...... </p> <p>The Cat, I had not previously considered the softness of a belt. &nbsp;I have enjoyed woven belts and in the past had some cloth belts that I enjoyed as well.</p> <p>Cardiff girl, I agree that we all have different personal styles and that helps makes people interesting.&nbsp;</p> </div><div><br /></div><div>Unfrumped, I appreciate your thoughts. You have several clear parameters for evaluating a belt which I will consider adding to mine. &nbsp;For example I do not like flashy metal with too much shine, and I find high profile buckles annoying. &nbsp;One of my wide belts is stiff, which may contribute more to my dislike than the width. </p> <p>LisaP, the shifting of a belt hasn’t entered my radar since I have so rarely used a belt other than in the loops of my trousers! &nbsp;</p> <p>Slim cat, I do not retain leather belts that are too large or have a dangling end. &nbsp;I do not like the knotted look that some people use when their belt is too long. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div><div><br /></div><div>Synne, RobinF, it’s nice to know that there are others who use belts for their function rather than style, &nbsp; </p> <p>Bonnie and SarahD8, perhaps I will get to a point where I have no belts.....I can see that happening in the future.....</p> <p>Anchie, it seems like my new belt count after I sort further will be between 6-10. &nbsp;Function and practicality are top features.</p> <p>Angie, I think my style is veering towards a more streamlined and minimal look. &nbsp;Belts are most often an added distraction to my look. &nbsp;I agree that eliminating those I am not using and do not anticipate using again in the future makes sense.....</p> <p>Bijou, I like how you have a belt and shoes that coordinate so well. &nbsp;If I loved my belts, I would create mini capsules of belt, bag and shoes that coordinate.</p> <p>Nemosmom, proportions created by belts are tricky. &nbsp;I am beginning to learn how wearing my hair up or down effects the nature/proportions of the outfit I am putting together, &nbsp;</p> <p> </div><div>Suntiger, the belt that holds your quiver sounds like a showstopper!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Star, I agree that 2 belts do not take up much space, but belts are heavy, and when there are 24 of them, they take more space than one might expect. &nbsp;I tend to wear what I see, so I hang my belts.....<br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </p> <p> </div><div> </p> <p> </div><div> </p> <p> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146628 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:57:48 +0000 Gigi 2146628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often try to imitate outfits I see online that I like that have belts, but they never turn out looking like the inspiration photo. I am very short waisted, and with high rises, a belt often is not flattering. I think the unflattering factor also has to do with my figure 8 shape--I carry weight in my high hip, and a belt can emphasize that.</p> <p>I keep meaning to experiment with my belts, but I keep forgetting. My favorite belts are two leopard-print ones and a black one with a double-ring buckle. For some reason, the round buckles are more flattering on me. Maybe they help break up the horizontal line more? Have you tried belts with round buckles? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146593 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:32:30 +0000 Carla 2146593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, if you match your belt to your top, you can provide an illusion of a longer torso, when the reality is the opposite! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146586 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:06:36 +0000 Suz 2146586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them! I don't have enough! Can't find what I want/ need right now.<br />I even wear them with higher waisted pants sometimes, despite the fact that I am short-waisted. Belting does tend to cut me in half and it's probably not super flattering. I don't know why it doesn't seem to bother me. But it doesn't. </p> <p>Maybe because I almost always semi-tuck when I wear a belt. Or tuck completely. &nbsp;Who knows. But...I treat them in a way like jewellery.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do sometimes prefer a belt that essentially blends in with the trousers or dress because otherwise there can be "too much going on."&nbsp;</p> <p>Staysfit, you will always look long and lean, but if you don't enjoy wearing belts, you should feel free to release some to their new owners! :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146583 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 23:47:11 +0000 Carla 2146583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah! &nbsp;Love/hate here too! &nbsp;I actually have 2 belts in my ‘for review/donation’ pile, but ended up wearing (a different) belt in order to keep a pair of high waisted bottoms from become hip huggers! &nbsp;I like wearing a belt over a traditional blazer jacket for interest and waist definition, or switching out the tie belt of a trench with a leather belt. &nbsp; </p> <p>I’ll probably keep two and donate two when I do the annual closet edit later this year.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146575 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:39:53 +0000 Vildy 2146575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks<b> Angie</b>, <b>Staysfit&nbsp;</b>and everyone.&nbsp; I pare down belts periodically and felt another purge coming on.&nbsp; The advice from Angie really made it easy and I've filled a tall kitchen bag half full of belts I keep passing up wearing and what's more now have a clearer idea of what I do want in a belt and won't be settling for any more that fit and look fine but I now realize I won't wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146408 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:26:01 +0000 Anonymous 2146408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have liked belts in the past, but am ready to get rid of most of mine. Like. Rooklyn, I used to love them with sheath dresses, but could no longer do back zippers on a sheath dress, so they have been edited out. With jeans .well jeans are no longer part of my wardrobe either unless my glucose meter is just at the right place, then a. very few will work. Elf’s tend to interfere with the glucose meter so be painful. I need to get rid of them and wear tunics and shift dresses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146407 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:15:57 +0000 Sal 2146407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, I know how you feel because I often feel that way too.&nbsp; I suspect that you won't grow to love them more so I would only keep the ones that are practical now or particularly special.</p> <p>I do wear belts with jeans and occasionally with other pants.&nbsp; I have one coat with a belt and a few dresses (and a jumpsuit) with tie belts.&nbsp; Because these are the same fabric as the dress they seem to work.&nbsp; I also added a belted shirt dress that I am yet to wear (not warm enough yet).</p> <p>I have been looking for a new white belt for jeans for a while and haven't found one.&nbsp; My white belt with silver stars is showing a lot of wear.&nbsp; I love this brown woven leather belt that I bought last year for $2 but am yet to wear it.&nbsp; It is probably too wide for me.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146404 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:53:19 +0000 Jaime 2146404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just yesterday I dug out my belts and resorted and stored them. Yes, of course I own belts that I never wear. I narrowed it down to the best of the best and will keep them until one of my daughters/nieces/grand-nieces (or son/nephew/gran-nephew for that matter) claims them. I may wear them yet too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146383 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:27:26 +0000 DonnaF 2146383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SF, I cannot imagine you looking stumpy and wide, but I will not question how you FEEL. I own a ton of belts that I wear with my jeans so they don’t slither down my pancake behind. They are no or low contrast since my legs are short. I have a few wide belts including ones made from obi fabric that I have been holding onto. I know if I pass them on styles will change and I will want them back. They don’t take up that much space anyway.</p> <p>When I was young with a small waist in the ‘80s, I got used to belts and tucking. I still have a long trunk, but with age, more weight, fluff, and a thicker waist, I now mostly semi-tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146370 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:24:59 +0000 The Cat 2146370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I like them--not necessarily with jeans and pants, but often with dresses and skirts, and I prefer soft (at least not very stiff) belts of medium width. At present, I have only four, and I would like to have some more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146365 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:09:35 +0000 Cardiff girl 2146365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that if you don’t like them they should go.Belt wearing is not compulsory unless you need them to hold your trousers up!<br />l have read the comments and I seem to be the only rectangle who actually likes wearing a belt.ln fact I ve just bought another one to add to my collection .But then fashion would be boring if we all wore the same things wouldn’t it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146356 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:02:24 +0000 Vildy 2146356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LisaP brings up another minus: the shifting (and poofing) you can get with belting jackets.&nbsp; When my waist is free - even with an actual waistband, I feel so much more lithe and supple. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146347 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:48:03 +0000 unfrumped 2146347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect timing!<br /> I don’t know how many belts I have/ had, but I’ve got more than 24! I love(d) belts and would collect them almost like scarves. </p> <p>Very similar to your post, I have been analyzing what I truly like and will wear at this point, plus thinking a bit beyond pandemic- only so do not toss ones that actually work, but for “ occasions “ that may resume one day. </p> <p>So I also like low- contrast belts mostly, either matching tgd pants or skirt or slight color, such as burgundy), animal or reptile ic not too bold. This is mostly because I’m long- torso snd pant rises are often not high even when supposed to be.<br /> I prefer silver hardware, but the best is self- covered buckle, and as flat as possible.<br /> I often do better with some contour, or softness; a hard wide leather won’t “ sit properly.<br /> I actually do use belts to adjust waist fit in almost all “ real” pants and jeans, but often not for show. I will belt s dress if waistline is at natural waist. Like you, I don’t seem to belt over cardigans or jackets. I love the look in pic, but ultimately my frame doesn’t love it back. </p> <p>Anyhow, I’m going through and weeding out wrong hardware, buckle too flashy or too bulky/prominent, leather too stiff.<br /> Sizing is fraught as depends on pant rise, and having enough but not too much belt left over. But trying to identify :<br /> a) too small no matter what<br /> b) high- rise/ actual waist only<br /> c) mid- rise longer lengths.<br /> d) good for jeans ( shades of brown, some black, maybe more casual leather)<br /> e) summer, travel, hiking materials </p> <p>And then reviewing a bit more for what seem to be duplication. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146343 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:29:09 +0000 Style Fan 2146343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love belts.&nbsp; I usually wear them with jeans and pants.&nbsp; I find wearing belts with a blazer challenging, but I am willing to give it a go.<br />Right now, I have four belts for jeans and three wide belts.&nbsp; The wide ones don't see much action, but I am still keeping them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146340 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:58:11 +0000 Anonymous 2146340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have that same love/hate thing going on. &nbsp;I love the idea of belts, and love how they look styled in a fashion editorial, but I find them incredibly hard to wear myself. &nbsp;I wore a belted leather shirt/jacket yesterday, with a &nbsp;"**** it " attitude, and actually got lots of compliments on it. &nbsp;Yes, it moved around, I had to keep adjusting it and the shirt, and it puffed and poufed probably unflatteringly from the side view, but there was only so much I could deal with yesterday &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146338 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:52:57 +0000 slim cat 2146338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear belts mostly for work. I like just a few of mine - flat buckle, leather, basic colors ( one - leopard print ). I used to turn the buckle to the side to avoid the whole thing sticking out too much ( under cardigans and sweaters ).</p> <p>At some point XS size in belts disappeared at many retailers and left me with very long ones - frustration to no end ( I wanted something embroidered/special and shortening it was killing the look/design ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146330 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:02:16 +0000 Synne 2146330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also don't like belts. As you say, they cut my proportions all wrong (I am a long, lean, rectangle). I use a belt purely for functional reasons, if I ever wear one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146328 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:51:57 +0000 Bonnie 2146328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No belts in my closet at present. I tried them when I started YLF but they just didn't work for me so I donated them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146326 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:48:11 +0000 anchie 2146326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep the ones you love and wear. That’s what I did just recently- went down to a 6. I mostly wear them for the function, not the look, but if I wear them, I like that they match with the rest of outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146325 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:41:20 +0000 Angie 2146325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Staysfit</b>, makes perfect sense. You are right to pass on most and keep a few.&nbsp;</p> <p>I used to wear belts a LOT. Now that I wear high rises, I don't. But I continue to tuck and semi-tuck. My outfits are also maximal and very colourful. Belts are too much of a good thing on this leg of my style journey. But I have kept a few faves: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146302 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:29:32 +0000 SarahD8 2146302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have tried, and I have tried, but belts simply do not work for me. My torso is short and thick, and I find that belts emphasize my lack of waist rather than creating the illusion of one. As far as holding my pants up, there is a spot on my torso where pants “want” to sit and anything with a higher rise will migrate down to that spot. Using a belt to keep such pants up would be uncomfortable (digs into my diaphragm when sitting) and create bulk exactly where I don’t want it.</p> <p>The upshot: I do not own a single belt, haven’t worn one in years, and don’t miss them! My advice is to select those belts that enable you to create the specific looks that you mention in your original post, and pass along the rest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-7#post-2146299 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:18:24 +0000 Bijou 2146299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear belts and will often wear them on dresses, which are usually sheath dresses, but I also belt an oversized blazer for a very 1980's look. That said, if you don't like wearing belts, you should part ways with some of your belts.&nbsp;I only have a few belts that I like to wear and don't want or need a large collection.&nbsp;<br />In Finds is a dress, belt and shoe combination that is a bit of a fall back outfit for me. </p>