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G.I.L.I. Obi Belt, Feb TSV Chat

Chi-town girl — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:10:01 GMT

G.I.L.I Embossed Leather Reversible Obi Wrap Belt

6 colors: Soft Gold (photo), Black, Doe, Navy, Pale Blue, Soft Olive

G.I.L.I. Leather Obi Wrap Belt is a great cinch belt for hourglass curves, can be worn around the natural waist or lower on the hips, wrap until you can tie the cinch ends comfortably. Adds appeal and style to shapeless tops and dresses. Limitless potential. Reversible, leather embossed. Sizes: XS/S, M/L, XL/1X, 2X/3X. Lengths from end to end: XS/S=88", M/L=96", XL/1X=112", 2X/3X=120". Content: Leather. COO. Imported. Care: Professionally leather cleaned only.

Re: G.I.L.I. Obi Belt, Feb TSV Chat

Chi-town girl — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:19:30 GMT

Has anyone placed an advance order? What's your favorite color? I like the Soft Gold and the Doe, but that Pale Blue is gorgeous!

Unfortunately, even with Premium Shipping ($18 yikes!) QVC will not ship until just before the TSV date of Feb 8th. Earliest delivery date is Feb 10. I'm going to wait to order when I see it presented.

*Can QVC Social Team help us to confirm the actual width of the belt? I don't see it listed. Thank you*

Re: G.I.L.I. Obi Belt, Feb TSV Chat

Tylerpoo — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:43:40 GMT

What is the TSV price on this belt, the other belt sells for $86

Thanks

Re: G.I.L.I. Obi Belt, Feb TSV Chat

Chi-town girl — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:00:08 GMT

@Tylerpoo wrote:
What is the TSV price on this belt, the other belt sells for $86
Thanks

Hi @Tylerpoo-I think pricing for the TSV is good/competitive, but it is not as wide as the current belt so it should be priced lower. It's nice to have a different texture on each side.

QVC PRICE: $66.00

Comparable Retail Value:$77.00

$49.68

+ S&H: $3.00

or $24.84 x 2 Easy Pays + S&H and tax

Also hoping we can pick up the current belt at a clearance price since it is being discontinued. I have it in black & would like another color or two. Watching to see what happens with pricing.

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islandgrrl — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:45:01 GMT

I don't have an Obi belt but I think I like the original version best. I agree with @Chi-town girl about hoping for a clearance price on the original. I like the black and British tan colors.

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Jk9 — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:55:22 GMT

Hi Chi town, I am definitely looking at that belt. Great price for reversible belt. I have always loved belts and good leather ones are expensive. Just check out the double d ranch belts or frye.....I bought several of the current obi's and wear them often. Yes I have an hour glass shape, so belts are a staple for me. I think the blue is gorgeous, but not sure what I will do....For the record....I do purchase expensive belts because I wear them and cheap belts just do not hold up. I also like obi belts and had several silk ones in the 90's that I wore with silk tops and pants. Just do not understand why they seem to stir up a controversy...maybe because they are gili???

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Chi-town girl — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 07:00:40 GMT

The Feb TSV is the 3rd version of the G.I.L.I. Obi belt.

I have this one in black. It's available in 6 colors, but not in black/sold out. Excellent leather quality & the double leather panel is a nice design.

A264009

G.I.L.I Leather Obi Wrap Belt

$86, 3 EZ pay of $28.66

Re: G.I.L.I. Obi Belt, Feb TSV Chat

Chi-town girl — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 06:57:07 GMT

This option is still available in brown, very limited/waitlist in black.

A254683

G.I.L.I. Leather Obi Wrap Belt

$84.50

Re: G.I.L.I. Obi Belt, Feb TSV Chat

PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:34:23 GMT

Since you more than likely don't wear the obi that often and if you really don't care if it's real leather, I'd buy my obi from amazon. TONS of colors, TONS of styles all for a quarter of the price here. I've checked them out, TONS are lovely.

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momofannie — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:34:08 GMT

There are several colors and styles of wrap/obi belts on sale at Anthropologie with an extra 40% off the sale price.

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Squirrel Lover — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:38:47 GMT

I receive the Q Insider and I pre-ordered the soft gold Obi belt. It is $49.00 and I think it is a good deal. This will be my first Obi belt. For reference I am 5 feet 1 and a 4p.

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jonbon — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:22:04 GMT

Did I notice, from another photo, that this version has a slit through which the ends are threaded as it is wrapped? Do the older versions have that feature? It thought those simply wrapped around and tied. Just wondering if I saw/interpreted correctly.

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eddyandme — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:34:30 GMT

Can anyone advise me on sizing? Are they supposed to wrap around a couple times?

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MaggieMack — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:47:33 GMT

@eddyandme wrote:
Can anyone advise me on sizing? Are they supposed to wrap around a couple times?

I bought the obi belt that they have shown a thousand times in XS/S, and it has a length of 96". The same size in the new obi is only 88". If I decide to order the TSV obi, I will order size M/L, which is 96". You don't want it to be too short or you are going to be disappointed if you can't tie a bow after wrapping around yourself. My waist is 27".

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Chi-town girl — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:22:18 GMT

@dperry wrote:
I receive the Q Insider and I pre-ordered the soft gold Obi belt. It is $49.00 and I think it is a good deal. This will be my first Obi belt. For reference I am 5 feet 1 and a 4p.

@Squirrel Lover Thx for posting & hope you love it. I really like the soft gold. I think I'm buying the soft gold & doe. But the black looks rich & would be very versatile. Decisions

Too bad Q is holding up shipping. Would be very helpful to have those that pre-order receive & post reviews before the TSV date. We need more details like the width measurement, confirm what appears to be slits to feed the straps during the wrap process & comment about the quality of the leather + embossing.

Re: G.I.L.I. Obi Belt, Feb TSV Chat

Chi-town girl — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:30:14 GMT

@jonbon wrote:
Did I notice, from another photo, that this version has a slit through which the ends are threaded as it is wrapped? Do the older versions have that feature? It thought those simply wrapped around and tied. Just wondering if I saw/interpreted correctly.

@jonbon Good observation re: the slit! I too noticed it in the closeup photo on the website. I think it will help to give a more polished look when wearing the belt. The current belts do not have this feature so the straps overlap at a slight angle along your backside.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:41:27 GMT

I have three of the original Gili obi, this one is different. It's not as wide and doesn't seem like an obi. I want a pale blue but I want the orginal belt.

Re: G.I.L.I. Obi Belt, Feb TSV Chat

Chi-town girl — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:45:18 GMT

@eddyandme wrote:
Can anyone advise me on sizing? Are they supposed to wrap around a couple times?

@eddyandme I believe the GILI Obi belts are designed to wrap once. I only have leather obi belts and they wrap once. Some softer fabric type obi belts may wrap more than once.

The current/top selling QVC Obi belt with the double panel & thin wrap straps A264009, I have in black. The nice thing about the thin straps is you can easily tie it several different ways or sometimes I just tuck it in.

You definitely want it to be long enough to easily wrap and tie, better slightly longer than too short. Also if you plan to wear it over bulkier fabrics like a sweater or outer coat, longer is better. @MaggieMack posted some info above on sizing. Also you can talk with QVC CS to discuss you measurements & what they would recommend.

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Chi-town girl — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:53:21 GMT

@MaggieMack wrote:
@eddyandme wrote:
Can anyone advise me on sizing? Are they supposed to wrap around a couple times?
I bought the obi belt that they have shown a thousand times in XS/S, and it has a length of 96". The same size in the new obi is only 88". If I decide to order the TSV obi, I will order size M/L, which is 96". You don't want it to be too short or you are going to be disappointed if you can't tie a bow after wrapping around yourself. My waist is 27".

@MaggieMack-hi Maggie. Thx for highlighting the difference in strap length, 8" is pretty significant and excellent advice about sizing. I need to think about this because I like to wear the Obi over some bulkier jackets and coats as well as LOGO type tops.

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Bestdressed — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:28:21 GMT

@Chi-town girl wrote:
@MaggieMack wrote:
@eddyandme wrote:
Can anyone advise me on sizing? Are they supposed to wrap around a couple times?
I bought the obi belt that they have shown a thousand times in XS/S, and it has a length of 96". The same size in the new obi is only 88". If I decide to order the TSV obi, I will order size M/L, which is 96". You don't want it to be too short or you are going to be disappointed if you can't tie a bow after wrapping around yourself. My waist is 27".
@MaggieMack-hi Maggie. Thx for highlighting the difference in strap length, 8" is pretty significant and excellent advice about sizing. I need to think about this because I like to wear the Obi over some bulkier jackets and coats as well as LOGO type tops.

I don't know if you should size up or not? There is a slit in this belt and others complained it was too big in the other style A254683 that has a slit. The measurements on that belt are similar( 88" s/m, 96" m/l) to the TSV belt. Please review sizing if anyone receives the TSV belt before it airs.

similar obi belt A254683

http://www.qvc.com/G.I.L.I.-Leather-Obi-Wrap-Belt.product.A254683.html?refType=IOFFER&refNumber=A272524&sc=A254683-DTLR&cm_sp=UPSELL-_-IOFFER-_-3&relType=IOFFER&refLocation=3