https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 16:51:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-539067 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:27:26 +0000 Jyoti 539067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry it took so long, but I couldn't find any previous outfit photos so I wore the belt today to give you two outfits. xD I tried to give you something else than dresses, as I'm sure Lyn can provide inspiration on that front! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-539038 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:43:14 +0000 Kirti 539038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Donna, Meredith, Manidipa, nancylee, GP: Thank you: I think I will end up with the first one after all, although I'm still saving up for it so it will probably have to wait till next month! Just €8 short now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538994 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:48:54 +0000 goldenpig 538994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kirti, that second one looks so pretty! I recently bought a red one from that same Etsy seller. I haven't had a chance to wear it yet, but I have a black and a cognac obi from Nordstrom that I wear all the time! I think you'll get a lot of use out of either one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538959 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:20:05 +0000 nancylee 538959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the first one, Kirti. It just looks easier to manage than the second. I'll be reading this post with interest, because I've been considering trying an obi belt myself. I'm pretty belt-phobic, but the obi style is appealing for its adjustability. </p> <p>Let us know how it works out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538938 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:01:18 +0000 ManidipaM 538938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kirti, I can even see an obi over a longer kurta or belting up a tunic over leggings! Definitely would be great with wide-leg or flared pants too.</p> <p>Personally, the second one appeals to be more in terms of aesthetics, but if I were choosing, I'd still go and get the first one very likely --- simply much more versatile and classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538704 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:01:35 +0000 Meredith1953 538704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KIrti,<br /> Both the belts are very nice and not TOO wide! I think you could wear them a variety of ways, not just with dresses but with pants and with skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538700 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:58:11 +0000 DonnaF 538700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first belt looks like it would be much more flexible in terms of size, so it could be used over something bulky as well as something less so, as well as accommodate weight gains and losses. The style is more severe; I feel like the second is more feminine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538653 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:45:37 +0000 Kirti 538653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jyoti </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538648 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:43:00 +0000 Kirti 538648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, I will! I did a search for obi and pinned some of your outfits on Pinterest a few days ago </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538646 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:42:07 +0000 Jyoti 538646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Kirti: I don't think so! Lyn posted that she's got some above, but I'll think I might have an outfit photo or two on my phone with it so I'll take a look and post it if it exists. xD </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538645 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:38:33 +0000 lyn* 538645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you look in my WIW about a year ago; there's tons of outfits with obis, if you want outfit ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538639 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:35:01 +0000 Kirti 538639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, Jyoti: Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback :)</p> <p>Jyoti, have you posted any outfits with the belt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538634 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:33:36 +0000 Jyoti 538634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got an obi belt recently and I wear it as I would any other wide belt.</p> <p>I think #1 would be more versatile, as it appears you can tie it up or leave it untied, VS #2 which can only be tied up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538631 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:32:40 +0000 Astrid 538631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've no experience with obi belts, but I like the first one better. I think the bulky knot on the second one might bother me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538630 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:32:37 +0000 Kirti 538630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn: Ooh thanks! And liking both is no help at all pick one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538621 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:26:18 +0000 lyn* 538621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A year ago, I used to wear obis all the time - I used to wear them to disguise the transition between my top and my skirt; so yes, I'd say you can do it :)</p> <p>BTW: I think both belts are fine and easy to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538561 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:30:13 +0000 Sarah A 538561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i dont have one but have been considering as well, so ill be watching this thread looking forward to other posters insights too!</p> <p>my *totally uneducated* guess is leaning toward #1 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-obi-belt-questions#post-538533 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:52:21 +0000 Kirti 538533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey ladies :)</p> <p>I really want to add an obi belt to my wardrobe, but I'm wondering - can they be worn only with dresses or in other ways as well - with tops and skirts, to belt cardigans etc.?</p> <p>I'm also wondering which belt would be easier to wear out of these two belts:<br /> 1.Narrow obi belt with ties - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81221713/black-leather-narrow-obi-wrap-belt" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/81.....-wrap-belt</a></p> <p>2.Narrow 'petal' obi belt - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66910631/black-leather-petal-wrap-belt" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66.....-wrap-belt</a></p> <p>Thanks for helping </p>