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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: How many belts do you have? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:01:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Sonia Fielders on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1358106 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:53:04 +0000 Sonia Fielders 1358106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had three belts only and I seldomly use it because I am always wearing skirt. I used it whenever I wear long dresses or loose dresses and I want to give some details to it. I had one in black, brown and nude all of my belts are stretchable and wide. Gigi on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1352735 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 06:31:51 +0000 Gigi 1352735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Alassë, it looks like you have a lot of love for brown belts. Brown is such a common color for belts, but believe it or not, I have only one brown belt (cognac). I think I need more, especially while brown is trending. Alassë on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1351961 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:12:08 +0000 Alassë 1351961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Add me to the "belts should finish the outfit/blend in" camp.  7 belts (all solid): 2 cognac, 1 medium brown, 1 cream, 3 dark brown. Or, 2 skinny, 2 slim (3/4"-1"), 1 trouser belt (1.5"), 2 wide skirt belts (1.5"-2"). I'd like to add a 2nd trouser belt in dark brown (would complete some outfits).  Workhorses: Cognac 1.5" trouser belt (trouser/skirt), skinny brown belt (trouser/skirt), slim brown belt (skirt), skinny medium brown bow belt (skirt). Less used: Cognac double buckle 2" belt (skirt), cream slim belt (trouser/skirt), brown elastic 2" belt (skirt).  Gigi on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1351848 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:50:52 +0000 Gigi 1351848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jennifer, it sounds like you have been bitten by the belt bug! :)  Parsley, I know, belts don't take up that much space, so it can be easy to amass quite a few. I have a small belt holder from Bed Bath and Beyond, and I was looking at it the other day and realizing that I could really pile quite a few belts on that puppy before it would become overfull. Jjsloane, you are a good bargain hunter, to get leather belts for that price! Now that you mention it, I don't see all that many skinny belts around; the wider ones do seem to be more in fashion right now.  Lisa, I am trying to do the same thing, add more fun to an outfit with a belt. But it can be tough to find just the right one if you're not an avid tucker! Laurinda, I'm always afraid to knot or tie over the extra length for fear of distorting the leather. But none of my belts or woven or braided, which I'm sure makes a difference. It's nice to have belts like that where you can have basically as many holes as you want! My perforated belt from American Eagle has a hole punched at the center of each of the perforated designs, and that functions as the holes for the belt buckle. So you can make it as tight as you want. :) Laurinda on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1351418 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:22:48 +0000 Laurinda 1351418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like to highlight my waist so I have quite a few belts. Around a dozen neutrals (ivory, tan, cognac, brown & black) and 10 in colors (navy, orchid, orange, citron, and multi) and divided half skinny/half wide. I buy them on the long side, in either a woven or braided style or add an extra couple holes with a leather punch so I can wear them at my hips or waist. I don't mind the look of up to 7 holes, and I fold or knot over the extra length.  I've had great luck finding leather belts on the clearance rack at JCPenney for as little as US $1.50 to $3.50. Lisa on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1351404 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:11:36 +0000 Lisa 1351404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I rarely sport a belt and rarely tuck, but I still own 4 of them.  I've been trying to sport one more often because they can really add some fun to an outfit. Jjsloane on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1350930 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:09:04 +0000 Jjsloane 1350930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ashamed to admit I cannot count how many belts I have. I'm a serial belt collector and wear one almost every day. I have to wear them with my BF jeans so I need a size up and prefer wider. I have metallics, cognac, black, white, navy, leopard, and a few studded ones. I have my regular size for dress pants in python, black, metallics etc... I am preferring a 1.5 inch belt but rarely purge belts in case skinny ones come back. I probably need an intervention. I consider belts like shoes and don't spend a lot on them as they get a lot of wear and do eventually look less than great if worn regularly. I always check the sale racks for belts and pay under $25 for all leather belts (probably averages $15) Parsley on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1350922 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 09:47:55 +0000 Parsley 1350922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have too many, considering that I don't wear them all that often. I don't love belts because I don't have much of a defined waistline and I'm not much of a tucker. I do tuck in tops under a jacket, though, and lately I've been semi-tucking more, so I wear my belts then. I should probably purge a few, but it's sort of a low priority since they don't take up much space. jennifer on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1350914 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 08:50:44 +0000 jennifer 1350914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Several years ago I didn't have many or any? I saw how my Mom styled herself with hers and I borrowed hers occasionally .. Took over one .. Started thrifting a few more ... Hit sale racks .. Now? Ugh too late to inventory all of them . Counted one hanger I've got the chain ones on . 15 .it breaks down to: 4 gold 6 silver 1 hematite 3 brass 1 copper There's two more trays with coiled rows of belts and a repurposed tie rack I use for the elastic wide ones.It keeps the wide buckle part from getting distorted or the elastic permanently dented. As a rough estimate I think probably have somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 belts , give or take 30. Plus size shoppers often skip belts and I scoop up the bargains! More training by Mom! Gigi on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1350817 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 03:15:24 +0000 Gigi 1350817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha ha, Kiwigal, I'll bet the Smurfs braces would be wonderful normcore wear. The best! Garters are what hold stockings up in the U.S. It's funny how we use different words to mean different things, and it can be entertaining! For instance, I know that British English speakers often use "knickers" to mean underwear, but "knickers" in America can mean something more like breeches. So if I ever say that I went out to show off my new knickers, it would probably get a raised eyebrow in many quarters. Sal on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1350571 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 23:18:20 +0000 Sal 1350571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL Gigi, braces can be called suspenders here too!  Although suspenders are mostly what hold stockings up!! Those suspenders with the Smurfs would be sought after now amongst the hipster crowd.. Gigi on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1350568 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 23:14:14 +0000 Gigi 1350568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Banoffi, I know that people with a rectangle shape can have difficulty with belts. I have a bit of rectangle in my body shape too, and it can be a challenge! Anne, I think you are due for some new belts next time you shop! :)  anne on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1350123 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:06:56 +0000 anne 1350123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Three. Wide black stretchy waist one, thinner black one bought for hips but can do waist cos I punched extra holes and one very skinny black one that came with a dress. I could do with more! Banoffi on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1350099 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 13:39:27 +0000 Banoffi 1350099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have about 15 belts.  I rarely wear them though -- only if I'm wearing a pair of trousers with belt loops and am wearing a shirt that needs to be tucked in.  I have a straight body and think belts look horrible on me!  lol Gigi on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1349601 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:39:14 +0000 Gigi 1349601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ bj, who would have thought that such a simple accessory could cause so much difficulty for some of us? bj1111 on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1349586 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:27:08 +0000 bj1111 1349586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Add a pooch and no wonder I am belt averse. Gigi on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/3#post-1349584 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:25:22 +0000 Gigi 1349584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kiwigal, I have to laugh at your mention of braces making a comeback. In the U.S., we call them suspenders. When I was in elementary school, I had a pair of suspenders with Smurfs at the bottom (where they clip onto the pants). The fabric stretchy part was rainbow colored. Ah, those were the days! bj, I am in the same camp: finish the outfit with a belt, yes, but the belt doesn't need to stand out. I like high-contrast dressing, but I am short waisted, and an obvious belt line doesn't do me any favors! bj1111 on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349571 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:03:36 +0000 bj1111 1349571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have about 15 and wear 1 so frequently, the cpw is now in pennies. Another 2 are relative faves. The rest I find hard to wear (too thin, too short, too wide, too brown), probably acquired without definitely thinking about what my needs were. Also I like low contrast dressing, and would prefer matching the belt to the pant or skirt. But I consider gold, pewter and some silvers as neutrals. So I may just get a basic metallic that fits the most belt loops widths without being too thin as a first step. I am (very belatedly) realizing that a belt can really finish an outfit (cue light bulb over head). Sal on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349570 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:03:28 +0000 Sal 1349570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gigi you have done a stellar job replying to everyone!! It has been a fascinating thread to see how different we all are.  I have had good success thrifting belts for very little, and I have a couple that I paid a lot for.  They do last a long time, and will always be needed unless braces make a come back. Gigi on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349567 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 21:54:58 +0000 Gigi 1349567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ MsMary, I can imagine that you would have a pretty decent-sized collection of belts because you have such a colorful wardrobe and would need just the right color to match. That belt that you posted is beyond fab! I love the colors and texture. I see that a lot of people have "favorited" it.  Laura, yeah, I think a decent belt costs in the neighborhood of at least $30. That’s another reason why I don’t have more than I do! But I have I think 15 pairs of shoes, so why do I balk at belt prices? Ha ha. Sterling, you are very practical! :)  DEB, your belt collection sounds marvelous! It looks like you have everything: colors, textures, patterns. I hope I don’t get too carried away shopping for belts after this post!  Retailgirl, I don’t often fill the belt loops either. With my body shape, skinny belts look best, so that’s what I generally wear. But I do think that sometimes they look a little out of proportion if the belt loops are extra large. I’m trying to find more wider belts, but it is tough to find ones that are flattering.  Rabbit, I was wondering if a canvas belt would lie flat under an untucked top, so thank you for mentioning that. I will definitely have to try it. Maybe I can find a cheap one at the thrift store, since it won’t be seen.  Diana, I have to have two sizes of belts too. Thanks for your input about the canvas belts—I often have a problem with a belt buckle being too bulky for underneath an untucked shirt. It sounds like this is the solution.  Dixie, if you want to add more, just start with something simple. My first belt since joining YLF was a 3/4-inch black leather belt with a black enamel buckle. Since the buckle was black and not shiny metal, the belt went with just about everything without drawing attention to itself. I wore the heck out of that belt for a long time. And it is still my default belt if I don't have anything more interesting to wear.  Gigi on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349563 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 21:50:24 +0000 Gigi 1349563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rambling Ann, I often don’t like my belts to be high contrast with my jeans, so I agree that a dark navy belt would be great for wearing with denim! Today I'm wearing very dark navy jeans with a black belt, and the belt is not very visible. Diane G, I hear you on wanting more options. :) Suz, thanks for posting your pic of the pewter Fossil belt. I hope you can get the cobbler to cut the belt down to size...it is so annoying to have all that extra belt hanging off the side! And I see that you agree with texstyle on the usefulness of a belt that matches the hair. I want to try that! Janet, I’m happy you were able to purge a few belts thanks to the thread. Thanks for posting your belt collection! You have some really neat pieces. I like how your belts have a lot of ornamentation and detail yet don’t look fussy. Mo, I hadn’t thought of wearing a fabric belt for extra comfort. That’s a good tip. I don’t care how they look generally, but I could wear them underneath an untucked top. I sure know what you mean about a belt resting right on top of the hip bones...ouch.  Angie, thanks for chiming in!  Aubergine, I love your obi belts! I remember the D-ring belts....definitely a blast from the past. Gigi on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349562 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 21:47:17 +0000 Gigi 1349562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rachylou, I think you said something similar on a thread about high-waisted pants, that they dig into your rib cage when you sit? Being short waisted is so much fun, isn’t it?  Lyn D., I think that I should get myself a pewter belt. It seems like it would be pretty neutral but not an in-your-face bright metallic.  E, I looked high and low for a good cream belt too! I finally found one at AT a few months ago. I’ve worn it quite a few times. Your navy velvet belt sounds beautiful. I think I've seen it in some of your WIWs? Tanya, ooh, a rose gold belt! That sounds divine. Good luck in your search! I love the Fossil one you posted. I ordered it from Nordie’s some months back, but it made my hips look really big. But now that I am a little more experienced with belts, I realize that that might have been the particular pair of pants I had on the day when I tried on the belt. I think that the rise of the pants can make a difference with how the belt makes your hips look. Isabel, I have a hard time with belts too. I think it is because I am short waisted but also have wide hips. texstyle, I had never thought of getting a belt to match my hair color. That is a great idea! Thanks. Dixie on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349415 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 18:49:34 +0000 Dixie 1349415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Pff, not a lot but I should! I usually don't wear them but I need to improve my wardrobe, as I had to borrow one las time that I wore skirt+belt look. Diana on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349395 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 18:27:05 +0000 Diana 1349395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, I didn't count but prob around 20. I probably only wear about half of them regularly though. I have belts in 2 sizes -those that fit my waist and those that fit my hips. The difference in size is dramatic so I can't interchange them. I hardly ever wear the waist belts these days because I'm over that look, and all of my pants are lower rise so need the hip-size belts. BUT I hardly ever purge belts unless they break. I probably should start doing so. ETA: Echoing Mo and Rabbit about the canvas belts. I love them for the pants that actually need a belt to stay up, but I don't want a belt that will show under my top. I have 2: one with a loop through buckle and a classic webbing belt I stole from my husband with the flat locking buckle. ETA again: if forced to, I could probably pare the collection down to 4 belts. My big black tooled leather one with silver buckle, cogna belt with gold studs, canvas webbing belt, and gold skinny belt. if I get a fifth, I'd add my reversible burgundy snake/plain black leather with pewter buckle. rabbit on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349386 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 18:19:23 +0000 rabbit 1349386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just echoing Mo that canvas grommet belts are very comfortable.  I have one that is my go to belt for when I'm wearing grungy work outfits, and I also wear it under untucked shirts because it lies pretty flat (and most of my pants need belts so they don't inch down a bit. retailgirl on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349372 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 18:07:33 +0000 retailgirl 1349372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have too many to count!! My workhorses are a one inch leather with a covered buckle in navy, black and cognac from brook brothers for pants with belt loops. I also have many narrow ones for belting over cardigans and sweaters. I'll even put them through belt loops, even if they don't " fill" the loops. My favorite narrow ones are a leopard print calf hair, from talbots I think, a navy one with a gold bow from kate spade, and a black lizard one with a great gold equestrian buckle from j McLaughlin. I also have many narrow ones in colors, most from talbots that make a great accent to an outfit. I never get rid of an accessory and this is a collection built up over the years! thimblelina on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349352 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 17:41:06 +0000 thimblelina 1349352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mary, that studded belt is gorgeous! Frye makes a similar one. Love! Deb on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349345 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 17:35:06 +0000 Deb 1349345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love a nice quality belt and they are one of my favourite accessories. I wear pants a lot and a belt finishes an outfit well, like good shoes and handbags. I have about 28 belts and wear one most days. Always with jeans and pants, and sometimes with skirts. Oh and there are some dresses that came with a belt too. Some of my belts are thin, but most are medium width for wearing with jeans and pants. Colours vary from bone, tan, cognac, dark brown, several in black, red, burgundy, maroon, navy, grey, animal print and plaid. Textures vary too, plaited, patent, croc, suede, studded, solid silver from my travels in India, and lots of smooth leather ones. Anonymous on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349266 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 16:17:36 +0000 Anonymous 1349266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A mere three and I only wear two of the three on a regular basis.  I wear belts to keep my pants up.   Laura (rhubarbgirl) on "How many belts do you have?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-belts-do-you-have/page/2#post-1349262 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 16:14:27 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1349262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mary, Boden has some cute navy belts this season. Most are skinny though. I am such a cheapskate for belts - spending more than 20 bucks for a belt seems crazy to me. Most of mine were thrifted or bought on sale.