https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:03:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-134600 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:35:09 +0000 Vani 134600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know! It is hard, especially when it feels criminal to be charged $20 for a sub-par quality belt. I have found a few passable black stretch belts at Marshall's but they were so blah. I'll be very interested to see what Tam might come up with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-134590 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:20:18 +0000 Maya 134590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, you are my little belt angel! I don't know if cream would work with my white tops. So in order: black, gray, white, cream. No browns or taupes or weird pastel browns. Thanks for keeping an eye out!</p> <p>I don't know why more people don't make 2" belts, Vani. There is obviously an underserved market here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-134589 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:14:04 +0000 Vani 134589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, I struggle with belts for the same reasons that you do. Big boobied and short waisted is a tough combination to belt. I've thrifted atleast 5 belts so far and only wear 2 of them constantly. Too thin and they get lost somehow and too thick and ofcourse the shoulder boulders look like they're twice as large. 2" seems to be the magic width for me so far. I LOVE the Express belt you linked to earlier. Wait a month or two and you will be able to snag that for a song. Also, get yourself to Etsy for some fab vintage finds. Some of the sellers seem very amenable to returns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-134579 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:08:31 +0000 yublocka 134579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Maya, that's because the red dress was literally made for me....in Vietnam of course!! I especially wanted it with an empire waist (more flattering to disguise my own lack of waist) and to be quite flary in the skirt. Seriously you have to go one day, it makes you feel like someone on project runway to design an outfit and have it appear before your eyes! Maybe that's where the ylf convention should be hahaha!!!</p> <p>Ok so down to belt business, I've only been to one shop and already found one candidate...its cream though, with a cream and gold buckle thinngy. Stupid me forgot both measuring tape and camera, but I'm pretty sure it would have been 1.5-2 inches max. So I'm planning on looking at more stores tomorrow/wed for you anyway.</p> <p>But in case we are spoilt for choice, whats your colour preference order: black, brown, cream, white? Rank em and I'll see what we can do!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-134195 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:49:24 +0000 Maya 134195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No preference on the buckle front!</p> <p>I think the main reason I am so keen on a belt is because I want to use them to make some of my tops work with skirts, so while I could wear one the way you mentioned, it wouldn't really solve the original problem of shirt-shortening.</p> <p>That red dress looks amazing on you btw. It looks like the one I just got at H&amp;M (and returned), except that it looks way better on you than on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-134188 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:44:41 +0000 yublocka 134188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops Maya you're right, the one I linked to is 2 inches wide. The buckle one I don't have a pic of yet is 1.5 inches though.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4421409107/in/set-72157608225256166/">This belt</a> is 3 inches..which is why I found it too scary to wear up until this challenge. I think it works here because it matches the skirt, rather than acting as a contrast colour over the top. Have you tried that look too?</p> <p>I don't mind looking here at all. This officially gives me an excuse to go to Chadstone this week! Like I needed one ehehe! p.s. gold/silver buckle metal if you had the choice? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-134183 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:39:11 +0000 Maya 134183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, I can hardly be bothered to post a single outfit and you keep an entire blog, so don't shame me by calling yourself slack :p The belt that came with your dress looks sort of thick. I'm surprised it's only 1.5". It looks super on you though.</p> <p>Color is tough! I just found a belt that's interwoven peach-and-black which is kind of neat because I think it can go with both lighter and darker tops. It's 2.5" though so I think it may be too wide. I can't decide whether or not to spend $6 on shipping for it...</p> <p>I guess all I really want is a neutral belt for now, black or white preferably. Some sort of neat buckle or closure would be nice as well. Thanks for keeping an eye out.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-134175 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:21:54 +0000 yublocka 134175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm Maya I don't know why its hard to find thinner stretchy belts over there - I thought you guys were spoilt for choice of EVERYTHING!!</p> <p>One of the elastic belts I have that <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/3584453727/in/set-72157608225256166/">came with my shirt dress</a> is 1.5 inches wide, and so is another one with a pretty buckle thinggy at the front that I bought for about $10 at <a href="http://portmans.com.au/">Portmans</a> last year (no pics yet, aren't I slack?). </p> <p>If you like I'll keep an eye open in shops here for another similar one? I'll have some free time this week to browse around. What's your colour preference? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-134049 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:46:20 +0000 Maya 134049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No leather trims, April. I may as well just wear a leather belt then. They both came from the same source.</p> <p>I use ebay a lot for things that I am already familiar with, but I don't know if I'd be comfortable using it for a belt (most sellers don't offer refunds). Maybe if I see one that I really like and the bidding stays low.</p> <p>I'll see if anyone returns the UO belt in my size, and keep an eye on the Express one. If anyone gets any Express coupons that would help, please share (if you're not using it)!</p> <p>Thanks Marianne! I love this new decade of shoulder enhancements. I hope they are here to stay (alongside regular shoulders, of course). It really helps balance my proportions out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-133982 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:32:17 +0000 April 133982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is tricky to find the width you're after in a stretch belt -- I have been googling around for you, Maya, even though I'm sure you've done that yourself, and you're so right about most of them being 3 inches or wider.</p> <p>Are you open to the trim being leather, as opposed to the body of the belt? For example, I found this one (ignoring the high price -- I know you wouldn't pay that, it's just for demonstration purposes):</p> <p><a href="http://www.calvinklein.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3846248" rel="nofollow">http://www.calvinklein.com/pro.....Id=3846248</a></p> <p>but the closure portion is definitely leather. </p> <p>And this one is a good price but is slightly wider and has the same leather trim issue (also it says it has a "logo closure" -- YUCK, although I don't actually see a logo):</p> <p><a href="http://www.calvinklein.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3635292" rel="nofollow">http://www.calvinklein.com/pro.....Id=3635292</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-133932 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:54:37 +0000 marianne 133932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you're sorted with belts, Maya, but just wanted to say I love your today's outfit. That new cardi looks so great on you(I am envious you can wear all the shoulder enhancements), and the color combo is fantastic. I saw it at work this morning and meant to comment later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-133886 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:38:13 +0000 Angie 133886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay. That gives me a better idea. So Maya, you're after a 1.5 to 2 inch elastic belt. The UO style you just linked to is fabulous too. Check out Ebay? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts/page/2#post-133883 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:29:00 +0000 Maya 133883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll double check but probably .5"-.75". I have a 1" belt and it is skinnier than that.</p> <p>Belt #2 is probably 2.5 or so. The website lists it as 3" but that's including the metal ring I think. Maybe 2.5"?</p> <p>I'll keep an eye on the Express belt.</p> <p>This one would have been perfect but the gray is only available in a medium/large :(</p> <p><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&#038;itemCount=60&#038;startValue=121&#038;selectedProductColor=&#038;sortby=&#038;id=17483496&#038;parentid=SALE_W_ACC&#038;sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&#038;navCount=231&#038;navAction=poppushpush&#038;color=&#038;pushId=SALE_W_ACC&#038;popId=SALE_W&#038;prepushId=&#038;selectedProductSize=" rel="nofollow">http://www.urbanoutfitters.com.....oductSize=</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133882 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:25:27 +0000 Angie 133882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quite, right. The studs add an entirely different feel to the belt. How wide is the belt I gave you? Three- quarters of an inch? And how wide is belt #2 do you think? That width virtually works. </p> <p>Fabulous Express belt. That's the one that gets my vote. They go on sale all the time and coupons are always available for Express. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133877 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:09:55 +0000 Maya 133877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I am after a skinny elastic belt, aren't I? If I can't wear a wide one, then what other option is there? I like your belt Angie, but I don't think it's an inch is it? And studs makes for a very different look than a flower.</p> <p>There is this one too, which I really like, but I really don't understand why all these faux leather belts are more than $20....</p> <p><a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=24047&#038;parentCategoryId=2&#038;categoryId=34&#038;subCategoryId=38&#038;user_att_value=Email&#038;user_att_name=Interest&#038;Mcatpn=Handbags%2C%20Belts%20%26%20Accessories&#038;Mpper=3&#038;Mcatg=cat_2&#038;Mcat=38&#038;Mcatp=cat_34&#038;Mpos=17&#038;Mrsaa=*&#038;Mcatn=Belts&#038;Mpg=SEARCH%2BNAV&#038;Mrsavf=*&#038;Mppg=0&#038;pubname=ShopStyle%2C%20Inc&#038;pubID=k108283" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....ID=k108283</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133867 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:53:39 +0000 Angie 133867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The bluefly belt is cute. But the belt I gave you fulfills the same purpose - unless you're after a skinny elastic belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133850 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:43:39 +0000 Maya 133850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second belt is the most expensive and has enough hardware on it to anchor a boat, so it wasn't my favorite, though I understand why it is considered the most flattering. It isn't very versatile though, and definitely too expensive and less comfortable than the other two.</p> <p>I actually did not mind the third one. It's not perfect but I didn't think it was that bad. It tapers in the middle and is plain but still interesting, and comfortable. Since I was wearing a long top, I didn't think it made me look THAT bad since the cardigan was elongating. But, then again, what do I know about this? </p> <p>Not all of my shirts are conducive to belts, and especially now that the weather is warming up, there are not as many dark options. I'd rather have one versatile belt, but I guess that isn't possible.</p> <p>I love this one and it's fake leather, but $29 is too much!</p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-black-studded-stretch-skinny-belt/cat20054/305102301/detail.fly?referer=ca_froogle&#038;cm_mmc=ca_froogle-_-na-_-womens_belts-_-305102301&#038;mr:trackingCode=45B26BD1-BB1C-DF11-9B13-0019B9C043EB&#038;mr:referralID=NA" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/MICHAEL.....erralID=NA</a></p> <p>I'm honestly sick to death of belt shopping. It's even more frustrating than shoe shopping because at least shoe shopping is rewarding when you find the right pair. I'm still skeptical of how life-changing a belt will really be for me, but I'm curious to find out which is why I keep putting myself through this agony. I think I need a break though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133849 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:06:29 +0000 cciele 133849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think the waist-style belts will work, once you find the right one. They show off your cute figure </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133839 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:27:00 +0000 Angie 133839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suggested wearing #2 on a darker top. I think that will work quite well. You have MANY dark tops. </p> <p>Low slung belts could work too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133833 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:18:00 +0000 cciele 133833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming in late here -- I agree with Ele; the wide belts shorten your torso. Have you tried hip-slung belts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133825 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:35:00 +0000 Maya 133825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I thought they were too wide too (so Ele, I actually agreed with you). But finding a 2" stretch belt that doesn't look cheap or boring is just shy of impossible. I was hoping I could get away with one of these 3" belts but it doesn't seem like it. If I need to get a different belt for every color top I own, that just adds another annoying problem to the mix...that already includes no leather and budget friendly as well.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133821 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:12:37 +0000 Angie 133821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a fab little outfit! All you need is a retro string of white glass beads. </p> <p>FWIW, here’s my 2 cents and I have not looked at anyone’s comments: </p> <p>o All the belts are a little too wide, Maya. But you’re going to look stunning in belts if you can find a comfortable and narrower style. You totally rock the look, but wonder if you will ever believe us :0)</p> <p>o I LOVE the colour of the first belt. I think the colour is very flattering with the outfit, but the style is too wide. </p> <p>o #2 looks best to my eye, and will probably work better on a dark top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133810 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:54:16 +0000 rute 133810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also prefer 2 and 3! You look amazing with belts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133806 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:52:10 +0000 elpgal 133806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #2 and #3; #2 because it is ornate and boho and #3 because it narrows in the center. #1 looks off to me because it gets wider in the center. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133791 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:55:31 +0000 Carole 133791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>without peeking at the others comments (which I usually do, cause I'm not sure of my own opinion), I like #2 the best, but I thought they all looked great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133774 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:07:26 +0000 shana 133774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you don't want leather, check out some of the juniors stores for cheap belts - F21, Charlotte Russe etc. I saw this knockoff of the Anthropologie snakebite belt that is so popular at Charlotte Russe awhile back and it would have been perfect but they only had a small:</p> <p><a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3944997" rel="nofollow">http://www.charlotterusse.com/.....Id=3944997</a></p> <p>anthro version (on backorder):</p> <p><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=ACCESSORIES-BELTS-STRETCH&#038;id=943443&#038;catId=ACCESSORIES-BELTS&#038;pushId=ACCESSORIES-BELTS&#038;popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&#038;sortProperties=&#038;navCount=420&#038;navAction=top&#038;fromCategoryPage=true&#038;selectedProductSize=&#038;selectedProductSize1=&#038;color=001&#038;colorName=BLACK&#038;isSubcategory=true&#038;isProduct=true&#038;isBigImage=&#038;templateType=" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....plateType=</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133772 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:06:24 +0000 RoseandJoan 133772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo, I really like belts so here's my take. I'm not keen on the first belt, the shape contours the underside of your chest a little too closely.</p> <p>I like the shape and style of the second belt as it draws attention to your waist. I'm not sure if the belt is a Maya colour though.</p> <p>Belt three also looks good, the focus is again on your waistline.</p> <p>The most comfortable belts I have ever worn are by Noa Noa, I'm not certain if they are your style but I promise the comfort is hard to beat<br /> <a href="http://www.inisonline.com/product/noa-noa/1447-macedie-belt/c-5/" rel="nofollow">http://www.inisonline.com/prod.....-belt/c-5/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.inisonline.com/product/noa-noa/1448-royal-wells-belt/c-5/" rel="nofollow">http://www.inisonline.com/prod.....-belt/c-5/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133768 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:01:07 +0000 taylor 133768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote #1 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133761 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:45:42 +0000 Anonymous 133761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #2 on you because it is the perfect width to not wedge between your bust and hips. Being that you are petite, the width of the belt seems very important. A good rule of thumb might be that if it touches under your bust it is too wide.<br /> You are looking very slim. Working is doing great things for you. Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/belts-belts-belts#post-133760 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:43:39 +0000 Maya 133760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, that's what I struggle with too Shana. That, and not wearing leather belts also complicates things. I was hoping to find a 3" belt I can get away with just because there is so much more choice. </p>