https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 15:55:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373913 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:35:29 +0000 annagybe 373913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I returned it another sales person tried it on over her pencil skirt still quite didn't work. Plus the bow flapped in a strange way with movement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373830 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:22:24 +0000 MNsara 373830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, these new ones are perfect -- very nice when it works out like that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373817 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:59:49 +0000 annagybe 373817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara, you haven't seen those shoes in that color before. They are the Rag &amp; Bone cut out oxfords I ordered from Nordstrom ages ago. Got the wrong color, got a two-tone cognac color. Hemmed and hawed forever. Then Barney's had this color, the original one I wanted and on sale to boot. So I returned the Nordies one and got these instead. I guess patience and indecision sometimes pays off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373815 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:56:03 +0000 MNsara 373815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your decisioni seems to be made. I agree the bag is fab, but difficult to really wear! But - those shoes are wonderful! How have I not seen those before? Dare I ask what they are? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373810 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:41:22 +0000 Mo 373810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seems to be the closet equivalent of a one hit wonder on the radio. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373806 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:36:34 +0000 annagybe 373806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to return it. The idea of it is far better than the reality. Thanks for all the feedback. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373804 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:34:01 +0000 greenglove 373804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice idea but I do not think it works. I also think it is fairly impractical- you will find something much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373724 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:45:38 +0000 Maya 373724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I'm surprised at my reaction to this. I love bows--and the bigger, the better. But I can't wrap my head around this one. </p> <p>In the first set of photos it doesn't seem to work with the voluminous shirt. In the second set, it seems like it's the contrast that is making it look overwhelming. Maybe with something fitted and low contrast it could work better. </p> <p>Are there any pictures out there on the internets that show it modeled or styled? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373722 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:44:26 +0000 Angie 373722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had me with Valentino :)</p> <p>That being said, I only think it works when worn like an obi (bow at the back). And when you sit down, you might need to take it off. That may ruin your outfit? Not sure. </p> <p>But you know, if it lights your fire and you have the budget - you know I'm gong to say go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373712 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:43:07 +0000 Heather 373712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer it in the front and with a sleeker (like the all black outfit with your awesome brogues) outfit. How would it be useful in the rear? You would constantly be shifting it forward to sit down, reach for your wallet, your outfit would be twisted and ruffled, etc.</p> <p>If it is too challenging and you do not feel you will get use out it, you should definitely return. But I really, really, really like it on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373711 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:36:44 +0000 Queen Mum 373711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not loving it. I think it's too big and the bow is too prissy. It reminds me of the big hair bows we used to wear back in the early 90's. It's all I see when I look at the outfits. Return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373683 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:07:44 +0000 modgrl 373683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the scale that's off for me. It's so huge. It is making whatever area you wear it on look huge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373619 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:53:17 +0000 MsMary 373619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still voting for #4! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373606 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:35:52 +0000 Jonesy 373606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not my cup of tea, but I'm not wearing it :)! If it makes you happy then keep! It will certainly be a conversation starter. I do prefer it with the bow in the back. I wonder about having the bow to the side...and maybe with a dress or jumpsuit that's all one color, so the belt is the star (not that it wouldn't be anyway!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373603 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:31:11 +0000 annagybe 373603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't have a midi skirt, here are some straight legs. This is getting hard </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373602 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:29:46 +0000 lyn* 373602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love MaryK's suggestion; in the back it looks definitely better than the front - it makes me think of obi belts and how those japanese ladies have bows in the back </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373601 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:29:11 +0000 rae 373601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works in #4 because it acts as a bustle, so MaryK's call for more substantial bottoms may be the key here. I like the idea of a skirt of some kind. </p> <p>I still don't like it facing forward, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373592 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:20:31 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 373592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry. I would like to like it but it isn't working for me. It is cute but I think it hides your waist too much and draws the eye from your face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373589 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:16:55 +0000 MsMary 373589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like photo 4 in the first set, as is. I'd like the slimmer top with some more substantial bottoms -- maybe skinny jeans or even some straight leg or bootcuts. Or how about a nice midi skirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373587 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:14:36 +0000 annagybe 373587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok flash photography fail, should have changed my bra, hope you forgive me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373582 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:07:41 +0000 rae 373582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At first I thought the scale was too large, but it seems to work well situated at the back! I'd try it out backward with a couple more outfits, just to make sure you can get decent use out of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373575 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:05:08 +0000 MsMary 373575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it backwards! Yes, a slimmer top would be good! And it's awesome with those fab shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373566 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:57:43 +0000 Marley 373566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it - yes, less voluminous top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373563 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:55:21 +0000 annagybe 373563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok back view added, maybe a less voluminous top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373555 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:49:24 +0000 Heather 373555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, if I had been in NM at the same time we may have wrestled for this item! It is a brilliant piece and you have that IT factor to rock it. Oh, it is so much better than my tiddly wink marsupial pouch from Anthro! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373553 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:47:21 +0000 Dashrashi 373553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Normally, I love-love-love the risky things you pull off, but this does not float my particular boat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373548 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:44:16 +0000 MsMary 373548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm.... it's challenging but I really like it and I want you to make it work!</p> <p>I am just enough of a contrarian that I would try it backwards... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-valentino-belt-bow-bag#post-373547 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:42:40 +0000 annagybe 373547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this on extra sale at Neiman Marcus. It is a Valentino bow belt bag. There is a main zippered pocket behind the bow, two smaller zippered pockets in each side of the bow. I think it must have been a runway piece. The belt clasp is exceedingly well made.<br /> But it might also been ridiculous. I tried it low on my hip, off to the side slightly and at my waist.<br /> Keep or return? I keep I need some styling ideas. I was talking to my father while trying to take photos (bonus background of the scaffolding). </p>