https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:37:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507876 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 03:38:34 +0000 columbine(erin) 1507876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I take the right tie, pull it around my back to my left, take the left tie and pull around my back to my right, then tie in the front toward one side, in a square knot or bow. Heh it's not so comfy sitting in a hard pew at church with a knot at my back and child in my lap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507684 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:04:58 +0000 Suz 1507684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have anything like this now, but my solutions in the past were like yours and Astrid's -- either a side knot (with tucked ends) or safety pinned shut so it was just like a flat band. It didn't look weird (I don't think).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507683 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:04:30 +0000 Anonymous 1507683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could try a flat buckle too, because that way you keep some of the visual interest provided by the bow tie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507678 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:56:11 +0000 Diana 1507678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diane, I will try the necktie knot.&nbsp; Not sure how I would iron it though as it would be on my body at the time.&nbsp; I don't think I could get into the dresses if I pre-tied the belt (they both slip on over the head).</p> <p>Rachy, I'm not sure I can picture that.&nbsp; How does it stay put with no knot?&nbsp; Do you have a photo/example?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507654 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:18:04 +0000 Meredith 1507654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for asking this question! The snaps are such a great idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507640 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:51:59 +0000 rachylou 1507640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i wrap and tuck the ends. No knot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507630 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:39:12 +0000 Anonymous 1507630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could also try tying them like a neck tie and ironing the knot flat, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507629 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:34:40 +0000 Diana 1507629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hadn't thought of snap fasteners!&nbsp; That's a great idea.&nbsp; </p> <p>Astrid, I will try pinning it too.&nbsp; I think the snaps might be a better long term solution but I'd like to see what it looks like before committing to it.&nbsp; I worry a little bit that not having a knot or bow will make it look like it's undone... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507627 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:30:56 +0000 Anonymous 1507627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh err! Good point! What about snap fasteners then? Or a small loop and button?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507626 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:30:10 +0000 Astrid 1507626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you pin the ties together so that the pin is hidden? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507622 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:28:40 +0000 Diana 1507622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diane, I think Velcro would cause more problems than it would solve. I wouldn't want to run the risk of ruining my sweaters and jackets, not to mention my couch.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507619 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:23:22 +0000 Anonymous 1507619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see your frustration Diana. What about two small pieces of velcro on both bits of belt at the back and just lay on piece over the other for a flat effect? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-belts-that-tie-in-the-back#post-1507593 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 18:36:42 +0000 Diana 1507593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, kind of a bizarre and highly specific question, but an issue I've been having recently is that belts (self ties, mostly) that tie in the back are uncomfortable when I sit, as the knot/bow digs into my back. </p> <p>I have gotten a couple of new dresses (see the finds) that have self ties. In recent history I've either ditched the tie altogether or replaced with a buckled belt, but for the new dresses I would prefer to use the self tie. (On the solid COS one, the tie is both integral to the style and can only be tied in back.)</p> <p>I prefer to tie my self tie belts in the back because it's a cleaner line and I don't like extra stuff cluttering up my short waist in the front. Any suggestions for a knot or tie that doesn't make a big lump? My current solution is shift the knot to the side when I sit but it's kind of awkward and annoying to do that all the time. </p>