talk to me about belts

[ijack]

(If it's not apparent how clueless I am when it comes to outfitting myself, this should make it clear)
Let's talk about belts. I own a couple skinny belts, but basically for wearing over shirts above my waist. I HATE tucking things in because I don't think it looks good on me (I don't have a super defined waist where most pants fall), but I'm wondering if belts are still a necessity.
Do you wear them to actually keep your pants up or just as an accessory? Thin belts or thick belts? thru the loops or somewhere else?
I need a lot of help people.

[countthestars]

I wear them daily to keep my pants up (through the loops). I don't have any that I wear as just accessories because I think they make me look poochy.

[lindyanne]

I wear them most days to keep my pants where they should be. I don't tuck anything in.

[Deleted]

I can't remember the last time I wore a belt. I feel that make me look even skinnier and I hate it.

I'd love to rock some fun colored skinny belts though. If you don't need them to hold your pants up, then wearing them as accessories is just fine. Also, thick belts around the middle look good too.

Although if you do want to wear them through the loops maybe some high-waist pants will work.

[arch01]

Oct 30, 2012 13:17:30 GMT -5 lindyanne said:

I wear them most days to keep my pants where they should be. I don't tuck anything in.

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[Deleted]

I only wear thick belts right under my bust with high waisted pencil skirts. I think that looks pretty good.

[ijack]

This is what I mean

[boston340]

I wear belts to keep my pants up. I think it looks more polished to wear a belt too, even if you don't wear a shirt tucked in. Throughout the day my shirts are bound to shift around and I don't like the of "empty" belt loops. I've tried wearing belts over a cardigan and I just can't keep the belt in place is moves all over the place. I do like the look though, just can't pull it off.

[Deleted]

I think it looks fine tucked in. I'd add a long necklace or scarf to add dimension. Or add a long cardigan. Blazer maybe?

[definitelyO]

Oct 30, 2012 13:29:20 GMT -5 ijack said:

This is what I mean

I think you look good!! and with that - I would wear a belt through the loops.

I wear belts through the loops to either keep my pants on or as part of the outfit. I do not do well with belts over things - I struggle...