Monday, August 22, 2011

The Belt Twist

I feel so behind on the trends. Does anyone actually buckle their belts anymore?
Everywhere I look the belt twist is happening.
And I feel a bit dorky admitting this, but as easy as this looks, I've found this stylish look is not so easy to replicate. Weird, I know. I've tried twisting, flipping, and curling various belts within my own wardrobe, but it never looks quite as effortlessly chic as these ladies...

Do you rock the belt twist? Any tips? Do tell..

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12 comments:

  1. MrsKinneAugust 22, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I wish I had tips on this, but I can't seem to get it to look right either! It's always sticks out a little too much or something.

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  2. Claire {Beaktweets}August 22, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    i love the look of it, but can't get it to stay. now that i'm looking at the pictures, the belts look awfully long. maybe you have to buy a size bigger so there is plenty of length to tuck in?

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  3. Stephanie MarieAugust 22, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    J's Everyday Fashion does a good video on one style of the loop: http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/2010/11/video-how-to-belt-cardigan_12.html
    Hope this helps!

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  4. ZonAugust 22, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I can't master it either. Along with the casual chic look of the half tucked half untucked shirt. I don't know how people do it!

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  5. Ashlee GaddAugust 22, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I rock the belt twist because I have to. All my belts are too long! I have a red belt that I just tuck under (like this: http://instagr.am/p/KmRJY/) and I have a couple extra long ones that I tie into a twist (like this: http://instagr.am/p/KuID1/ - don't mind the circus outfit, it was for an event). I think the trick is to use a skinny belt that bends easily...

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  6. heather{land}August 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Oh man. I JUST got a little skinny belt. I felt like a little bumpkin shopping at j.crew the other day...

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  7. BrittanyAugust 22, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    i never buckle my belt. i do a wrap similar to elaine from clothedmuch. here's her tutorial video.

    http://www.clothedmuch.com/2010/10/twisty-belt-tutorial-video.html

    i've adapted mine to where i start with the end going through the extra loop and then wrapping around.

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  8. CarrieAugust 22, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I have problems with this too! I was interested to see what suggestions people had in the comments. Off to watch some tutorial vidoes!

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  9. GloriaAugust 22, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I often do this - not out of being stylish, but out of necessity! I have no idea why I own so many belts that don't fit me correctly

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  10. M.R.August 22, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    i am def not cool enough for the belt twist... i like it tho!

    mindofmr.blogspot.com

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  11. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    It's a lovely look and one I've been trying to do for ages. I always spend way too much time trying to get it right and then end up taking the belt off altogether.

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  12. Marisa SeguinAugust 27, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Haha this is trendy now? I was doing that all last year with this rad old leather belt I bought that was too large. It really is quite difficult to make it look good!

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