When an item is begging for a belt but there is no loop in sight

Nidhi

I have a pair of trousers and also a couple of skirts that I think would look great with a belt added but they have no loops in them. How do you girls work around such a situation? I have added belts to my natural waist over dresses and they sit right. But the items without the loops do not exactly sit at my natural waist, that is why loopless belting would pose some 'slipping' risks.

13 years ago

Dressing

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bj1111

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i belt and adjust thru out the day as necessary.

not as convenient...

13 years ago

MsMary

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If it's really an issue and you really like the pieces, how about taking them to the tailor for some added belt loops?

13 years ago

Anonymous

Nothing's ever slipped past my hips, so I don't know what to tell you.

13 years ago

Emily

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I wonder if you could add thread belt loops in a matching color, like this: http://www.coletterie.com/book.....o-use-them

13 years ago

Day Vies

Veteran

I know what you mean. I tend to belt everything. I have found a thicker belt (usually 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches) works well it also needs to have a suede-like underside so that it does not slide around. If the belt is smooth on it's underside it will not stay in place with out loops.

13 years ago

Nidhi

Active Member

Thnak you all for the suggestions.

@Ruth - When you sit, doesn't the belt shift upwards if it is not in a loop?

@Emily - That's a neat suggestion. I think I will try to hand sew a couple of loops this way.

@MaryK - I did think of this but finding a matching fabric and colour for the loops would prove a challenge.

13 years ago

Anonymous

@Nidhi: I'm wearing a slim leather belt over a cardigan today, and it doesn't slip when I sit. Maybe it's because of the fabric, i.e. the belt is over a cotton cardigan. If it were over silk, maybe it would slip. I don't know. Just guessing.

13 years ago

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