https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:45:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1385083 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 20:52:35 +0000 Lisa 1385083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh nice belts. &nbsp;Too often the one's I see have lots of detailing to them, but these are all classic and simple. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384997 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:08:15 +0000 Angie 1384997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cream belt&nbsp;actually runs a little big - I am in the last tightest hole in an S on the hips, and usually that is not the case with BF jeans. I wear a S for belts on&nbsp;my hips and it's the middle or second last hole. XS is too small for a hip belt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384974 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:01:35 +0000 Laurie 1384974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, Angie! &nbsp;the cream and the dove are colors I needed. I hope I did OK on size, since they're not returnable. &nbsp;I called and was advised a M in the cream belt and the XS/S in the dove.<br />I also ordered the Downing Tote in antique pewter, taking advantage of the sale. &nbsp;I've been hunting for totes and purses in shades of grey (;)). &nbsp;Anyone have this bag? &nbsp; I got a lot of mileage out of a Target tote in charcoal that I got for $30 last year but it won't last much longer. &nbsp;<br />As always, you are the wind in my fashion sail!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384802 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:00:16 +0000 Jjsloane 1384802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I managed to find another sweater for me and one for DH to make the $5 shipping not matter so much. Debbie we'll be belt twins!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384729 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:01:56 +0000 Suz 1384729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Angie -- we do have J. Crew in Toronto but it is 3 hours away...and what I have found is they stock very few coats in&nbsp;the B&amp;M stores....and&nbsp;rarely any&nbsp;in my size.</p> <p>&nbsp;Typically, each location will have a sample of about 4 of the available coat styles (generally a few of the newest releases along with a few Majesty pea coats), and most often only in a size 6 or 8. </p> <p>So trying on is pretty difficult. I suspect I would be a 2 in many of their coats but can't be sure. I wear the 0 or a 2&nbsp;in the shirts, XS&nbsp;or S in knits,&nbsp;and usually buy a 2 in pants and skirts&nbsp;there because I tend to like the extra bit of ease it gives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>And then there is the whole question of whether I would be smart to try petites -- in which case I might need to go up to a 4P for my shoulders. Argh.&nbsp;</p> <p>Clearly I need to get down to the US for a bit of investigation!! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Or do as Sveta says and call their customer service. Next time they have a sale with no shipping I might give it a go.&nbsp;</p> <p>On a positive note, I do find that their clothes are generally a pretty easy fit for me overall. In fact, Mr. Suz was just remarking on that the other day -- that the J. Crew stuff just seems to "work" for me pretty easily. And he is right.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384696 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 03:01:20 +0000 Debbie 1384696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ordered the cream belt. Can't wait to get it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384632 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 01:22:32 +0000 jackiec 1384632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I&nbsp;<i>love&nbsp;</i>it when you share your finds and tips, Angie. I'm not really in the market for a belt/coat just yet, but I still love to browse and always appreciate the ideas </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384631 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 01:22:24 +0000 Sveta 1384631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Angie.I need to replenish my belt collection, especially to wear them on the waist - as per your post today. Currently I have one waist belt in zebra pattern so as you can see not very versatile.<br />There are JCrew in Toronto but it is too far for Suz just to pop there to check the sizing - and as I learned from my Seattle experience a lot of styles just never got to the store.<br />Suz, have you tried to talk to JCrew on sizing? I called yesterday and it was pretty helpful. They gave me pretty detailed measurements for different sizes. Of course the real test would be when the stuff arrives but still... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384630 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 01:17:23 +0000 Angie 1384630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ambergreen, truly, there are no belt width guidelines for belt loops. Personally, I prefer to see my own belt loops filled out.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for popping belts lower on the waist when wearing&nbsp;dresses - sure. If the proportions look right, why not. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384602 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:46:01 +0000 Jjsloane 1384602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh I need a cream belt and have good luck with J Crew.&nbsp;<br />I need a free shipping code to make it worthwile... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384595 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:21:14 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1384595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These do look really nice. I definitely have wardrobe holes in the belt department...</p> <p>I do have a question, Angie--<i></i>is there a certain margin one needs to leave in belt loops re: width, or is it OK to max them out? I have a belt I really like that's the perfect length to wear with jeans, but it's 2" wide and juuust fits the loops (at back and sides--well, for loops that are that deep). The ends taper a bit, so that part works well.</p> <p>Hmm, and maybe another question. Is it OK to wear belts over dresses and such at a point lower than the waist? Sometimes that's in, sometimes it's out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384580 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:53:20 +0000 Sara L. 1384580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very timely post! &nbsp;I need a&nbsp;wider brown belt, but I find belts so boring to shop for. &nbsp;You've done the legwork for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384572 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:32:49 +0000 Laurinda 1384572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the PSA!<br />&nbsp;A cognac belt is a HEWI for me and I got little windfall today, plus a 40% coupon for the Gap in my email. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384567 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:14:54 +0000 Angie 1384567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blast, Suz. Is there no J.Crew in Canada? I'm sure I've been to one in Vancouver. (Like your unusual belt sources). I can help you with coat sizing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384557 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:45:29 +0000 Suz 1384557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I was <b>SO TEMPTED</b> to buy one of the coats last night. But but but....sizing. Returns so expensive from Canada. And the colours are not great for me except grey and navy, and I don't want grey or navy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384556 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:43:42 +0000 Suz 1384556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! I almost bought the J. Crew one and then it disappeared in my size before I could pull the trigger, drat. But it's so wonderful to see some options.&nbsp;</p> <p>Most of my wider belts come from a costuming store in Stratford, Ontario! They are not expensive. They're real leather but on the stiff side. I have a calf hair one, a white with silver buckle, and a red patent belt (for my true waist). I wear the calf hair one incessantly and I fear it is starting to show its age. I hope I can replace it next time I visit. The price is definitely right -- around $12!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384555 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:41:22 +0000 Angie 1384555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And speaking of sales, J.Crew's brilliant assortment of trendy and extremely well made coats always pique my interest. These are stunning, and can be bought with a discount. LOVE the longer lengths.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384535 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:17:42 +0000 Angie 1384535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Ann. Inge bought the brown&nbsp;Calvin Klein. Great belts.</p> <p>Denise, size up on belts worn on the hip. You will probably need an M.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hope the belt works, Carol.&nbsp;</p> <p>Janet, although I LOVE my studded cognac belt, I don't want to wear studs all the time. So that's why I got the plain version too. Great minds. xo</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384528 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:05:42 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1384528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found a few good ones at Macy's recently that are in the same price range. I was really happy to find the black one with a gunmetal buckle for those times where I don't want the buckle to stand out.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384526 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:01:23 +0000 Janet 1384526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie! The cognac is appealing -- I just culled one that had a very large buckle, and my only other belt in that color is very detailed. The simplicity of this one is really nice.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384516 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:50:07 +0000 Carole 1384516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gee, thanks, Angie. I love all three and could really see that gray one fitting in well with my colors this year. That cognac Gap belt looks like an "essential" for my closet. Must have it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384510 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:31:56 +0000 CocoLion 1384510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! &nbsp;I do need to replace some belts this year. &nbsp;I like the Gap and gray J Crew belt. &nbsp;The Gap belt comes in many sizes -- confusing. &nbsp;What size would you recommend? &nbsp;I usually wear a small belt, medium works for low hip styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-great-affordable-belts-on-sale-right-now#post-1384502 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:18:34 +0000 Angie 1384502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's hard to find affordable <i>wider</i> belts that aren't hectically casual.&nbsp;They <i>do</i> surface every so often in unlikely places, like the Gap. I bought three of these belts - the&nbsp;cognac and cream - and love them. Good quality and GREAT prices. They are dressier than they look in the photos. No distressing. Clean and Simple.&nbsp;</p>