topic Re: OBI WRAP BELT in Fashion

OBI WRAP BELT

Lala Ann — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:15:32 GMT

Does anyone own this belt? I am on the fence about spending so much money for a belt.

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faeriemoon — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:19:34 GMT

I seriously can't believe they're telling everyone that anyone can wear this belt.

Ridiculous.

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Lala Ann — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:21:52 GMT

I know. That is why I am asking. I am 5', petite, and I have short torso. I think the belt may be too thick for me. It looks nice, and I know it is leather, but I am skeptical.

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NativeJax — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:22:07 GMT

I do like this belt but I do not own it. I can not spend that much on a belt and I think it is overpriced by like $50+....It is very stylish but I can purchase so much more for my money for $96(s/h and sales tax)

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jackthebear — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:23:42 GMT

@faeriemoon wrote:
I seriously can't believe they're telling everyone that anyone can wear this belt.

Ridiculous.

check out the convo on the AM style chat re this item

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faeriemoon — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:24:37 GMT

@jersey girl57 wrote:
I know. That is why I am asking. I am 5', petite, and I have short torso. I think the belt may be too thick for me. It looks nice, and I know it is leather, but I am skeptical.

Me too. I am also short-waisted and I don't think-- scratch that-- I know it won't work for me.

Leah is also short-waisted and it looks terrible on her. (And she is tall.)

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Lala Ann — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:25:11 GMT

I am going to check a few of the stores where I shop in my area. Perhaps they have something similar on sale. I am thinking that a nice scarf wrapped and tied around the waist would look good too.

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faeriemoon — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:26:21 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@faeriemoon wrote:
I seriously can't believe they're telling everyone that anyone can wear this belt.

Ridiculous.
check out the convo on the AM style chat re this item

I will. Haven't particiipated in the AMS chat lately because I haven't been watching from the beginning.

Headed there now.

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MaggieMack — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:27:59 GMT

I almost hate to admit this, but I do own one. I don't wear it with nearly the variety of clothes that you see it on here. I am 5'7" and can barely pull it off, it has to be worn with the right outfit, like a long column dress or something. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this for someone 5' tall. I do have a different brand obi that is about half as wide as this one, and I think shorter women could wear that one. Don't ask me where I got it, can't remember! Amazon would be a good starting point.

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Jacie — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:33:39 GMT

Dear family and friends:

Please, I repeat please, do not give this belt to me for Christmas.

Thank you very much.

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handygal2 — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:34:09 GMT

I think you need to be very tall and thin, with a long torso, for this belt to look flattering. That excludes most of the population-- myself included! And, btw, even if l could "rock the look," the price would be a deal breaker for me.

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italia8140 — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:40:10 GMT

The OBI only looks good if you're TALL and THIN.

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NativeJax — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:41:18 GMT

Omg that made me laugh!

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VAbelle — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:46:44 GMT

OP,

Yes, this belt will make you look even shorter--I cannot wear a belt that is "thick" and I am 5'4".

Regardless, the price is ridiculous--I know it's leather and Jill said that is the "norm" for a GILI leather belt, but please, don't be "caught up" in the hype.

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faeriemoon — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:50:24 GMT

@Jacie wrote:
Dear family and friends:
Please, I repeat please, do not give this belt to me for Christmas.
Thank you very much.

This cracked me up!!

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millieshops — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:25:20 GMT

Like everything else, belts come in a huge price range, so if I loved the belt and truly felt it were something I could wear well and often, I'd pay the price if I had the money in my wallet. I've seen the belt on hostsa and models - I'm quite sure I saw it when Lisa R first started to show it.

But, no, no, no, everyone cannot wear this belt or any belt of its kind and that makes the price immaterial for me. No fashion designer, no salesperson standing outside a dressingroom with belts in their hands would be handing me an Obi to try!

I think it's one of those items that anyone hesitating about the look should just avoid - the price would be the least of my concerns!

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HB glamma — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:42:04 GMT

I thought the AM style presentation of the OBI belt was so bad. Are they kidding that it made all the models' outfits look "better"?

Another "style" QVC is trying to convince us of that everyone can wear when they cannot...like LOGO...it simply is not true that all body types will look great in it. The ONLY body that looks good in a wide belt is someone built like a model. Seriously, on one of the models the belt was under her bra line and looked ridiculous.

Again, I have NEVER seen anyone in public wearing anything like this.

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culebra — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 15:02:10 GMT

I own it in Blush and I love it. I often wear it with my Blush large collar Moto jacket when I wear it as just top with slacks or a skirt. I am not tall. I am 5'3" I am considering buying another color.

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ROMARY — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 15:42:09 GMT

The price is a bit high, IMO. I just might buy one at half the price, but, then again, I wouldn't like that 'tight' large leather band around my waist. I'd have to try it on first. I'm guessing that there are copies made with faux leather/faux suede.

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icezeus — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 15:47:58 GMT

Please check your local stores, Amazon etc. If you decided that this is something that you want. Tons of retailers have these belts available for purchase, for the most part at a more reasonable price.