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WIW and Learned: I'd be considered colorful in France!

Kristin L

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One of my coworkers is French and today we started talking about fashion. She told me that when she got off the plane, she was amazed at all the colors everyone was wearing. She then told me that while I was not colorful by American standards, I would be very colorful by French.

I'm finally experiencing the world of arctic air conditioning. Brrr.

Top - Ann Taylor Loft
Pants - Ann Taylor Loft
Cardigan - Gap - You can't tell from the pic, but there are tiny bronze beads on the cardi.
Shoes - Born
Belt - Michael Kors

It may or not be obvious in the pic, but my belt is just a little too big. Has anyone ever put another hole in a belt? Has it worked well?

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Latest reply was from Jaime

greycat6

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You look adorable! Love the interesting color combination.

Yes, adding another hole to a belt is easy. You can either take it to your local shoe cobbler, who will do it for a nominal fee.

Alternatively, you can buy a tool that will punch the hole in for you. I got mine at a craft store (Michaels). It has an adjustable wheel that you can dial to the correct size hole that will match the existing holes in your belt. The tool is a little pricy, around $15, but cost per use goes down the more you use it. As a pretty pear who always has to wear a belt, I have used mine plenty.

Anonymous

You are getting your work stride down -- I hope your headaches are lessening too.

I second getting a punch!

Kristin L

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Thanks greycat! My next question was going to be where to find one.

Thanks Ceit! My headaches are getting better!

Vildy

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I've done this for years. I suggest punching through from the right side to the wrong side.

lyn*

(website)

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I take my belts to the cobbler's all the time. He does it for $1. :3

merwoman

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Interesting to hear your colleague's perspective!

You can also shorten the belt which costs a bit more than having holes added. I would do this if the "hole' has a grommet around it. Also keeps the belt looking balanced - I like an odd number of holes (most belts have 5 holes) Shoe repair guy at the mall does it.

For simple holes, I ask Mr. merman to help me - He just drills a hole exactly where I mark on the belt.

pil

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Always something to learn here - I really like your colors. Does your cardigan keep you warm enough? Your coworker can be your own personal source for Eurostyle tips.

suzyq

You look adorable. Mark your hole with a sharpie then drive a nail through the front with a hammer. Protect the back with scrap wood. No HH required but I do like merwoman's drill idea.

Diana

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Haha, I have macgyvered it by using a very pointy knitting needle. But a punch or even a hammer/nail is probably a lot easier!

These colors are great on you!

Suz

(website)

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Adorable outfit! Shortening the belt will be a cinch. (ha ha)

deb

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I love your hair this way. It looks very French.

Makrame

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Looks great! The comment from your coworker reminds me of a photo of store windows in Rome someone shared with me this summer - neutrals only - white, taupe, grey, military green, and that's it - no other colors.

Kristin L

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Thanks for the belt suggestions! I knew if anyone knew how to do it, it would the YLF crew.

Pil - Today was the first day I wasn't cold the whole time at work! I've got a few more cardigans I'm going to be trying out, but this one is a winner. And you're right, she's very stylish. I'm not so much for Eurostyle on me, but I like seeing how to mix neutrals so they aren't boring.

Deb - Thanks so much! I'd love to claim credit for my hair, but that's it doing it's thing.

Jaime

(website)

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I have a hole puncher for belts and shoe straps - works just fine. It is always interesting to hear observations from newcomers to a place. Has your coworker stuck to neutrals or is she adding color now?