WIW 3/4: Red obi belt, polka dots and yellow raisin

I've worn this polka dot top and yellow raisin skirt together before, but this red leather obi belt is new. I bought it from an Etsy seller a couple months ago:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/eliza.....eller_info
I feel like it may be a tad too long. And it doesn't quite match my red shoes and bag. Also I'm not sure how to tie it to get it to look like #4 and #5. What do you think about the belt? I really like the idea of a red obi, but when I looked through my closet for some reason it wasn't quite as versatile as my black and cognac obi belts so I don't think I'll be able to use it as often. Any suggestions for what to wear with it?

Casual Couture black and white polka dot top
Etsy red obi belt
Halogen yellow raisin pencil skirt
Clarks red T strap pumps
Fossil red tote

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12 years ago

MsMary

Veteran

The color is lovely, but it's a lotta belt! Maybe wear it with a more monochromatic outfit?

Anonymous

I have a similar belt in black. I find it too stiff to be usable so it's an orphan. I will be watching this thread with interest.

Sunita

I really like the whole outfit. I don't have any obi belts, but I do martial arts and here's a link on how to tie those belts:

http://www.arlingtonkicks.com/TieBelt.pdf

The knot is "open" in that you can see how the two ends are tied together. I prefer a "closed" look with scarves...

Kirti

(website)

I've been stalking this shop for a while wanting a belt, but I agree with you that this one is a little long. I really like the colour though and it really brightens up the outfit hope you figure out how to tie it in a knot!

Sarah

I love your color combo. I'm not the right person to comment on belts b/c I am clueless about them! : p

goldenpig

Thanks guys! I have tucked in the tails for now so that just the knot is showing. I will email the Etsy seller the pic and see what she suggests about possibly shortening or exchanging it.

Jilly

Active Member

I love this belt, but I agree with the others that it may be a tad too long. I think it would also look really cute with a solid color sweater dress (maybe in a teal color?). and knee length boots.

Transcona Shannon

I've been checking out those obi belts from that Etsy seller too Natalie - just wondering - did you choose the narrower version? She has both a wide and narrow one and for me, I would choose the narrow version being that I'm fairly short waisted. It does seem quite long to me in terms of the tails. I love the idea of it though and I think the red colour works really nice with the outfit. It just seems the fit is a bit off.

DonnaF

In addition to tucking in the ends as you did in the last pic, I would take take each end in #2 as they lay diagonally and tuck each under the wider part of the belt. They would probably stay put better that way.

Suz

Gosh, Natalie, it's a gorgeous belt and I love your outfit combo. I think it is just a question of figuring out whether it can be shortened or tied in a different manner. It's lovely on you and seems to fit your overall style.

Jonesy

I think it's awesome! I would wear it with a dress, so you have the same colors above and below, or a monochromatic top and skirt (e.g., black).

Shannon, I got the narrower version of the belt. It seems plenty wide to me.

modgrl

I got a belt from her too. I had her make it based on custom measurements, a little bit smaller and shorter than her regular small size because I am very petite. I think the belt is very nice and the length is great on you. Wear and love it!!

Sveta

I love it as is, Natalie - belt and all. I also like how your belt matches your camera! :0)

ManidipaM

#3 looks like it's just been wrapped around (the wrong way, so you get the ties in front again) an extra time before being half-knotted. #5 looks like a square knot (the way you'd do up a tie) and then tucked in at the ends. Wondering if #4 is a combo of the #3 (wrap twice around) and #5 (square knot) strategies.

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