Comments on: SOLUTIONS: Warped Belts

By: dagan

dagan — Tue, 17 May 2011 06:42:19 +0000

if you have the patience, a little heat and steam will fix it. i think an iron would do the trick; i work in a men’s shop and we put them in the press for a bit.

By: eupham

eupham — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:57:16 +0000

Classically speaking, men and women wear their belts in different directions. This probably means nothing these days, but thought I’d point it out. My new D-ring belt forces me to thread it in the other direction, but once the leather is turned back through the rings, the end of the belt pokes out in the same direction I’m used to it going.

By: Brian McDonough

Brian McDonough — Fri, 13 May 2011 20:48:39 +0000

This might sound creepy, but I was walking down Armitage Ave. today and definitely recognized Jeff heading into Rugby, hahaha. Wanted to stop him and let him know how much I enjoy the blog, but didn’t want to weird him out! Anyways, just thought you should know you’re a local celebrity now!

By: Cara

Cara — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:15:40 +0000

You also put your belt on one direction because of your dominant hand, so even if it's a simple solution, it's a physically non-intuitive one.

I'm left handed and I bought a curved belt for a right handed person without realizing it. SO AWKWARD every time I try to put it on the (my) normal way!

By: Royal Poison

Royal Poison — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:54:56 +0000

It curved over time for a reason. When the belt is around your waist over time, it breaks it in with the angle of your hips in a circular pattern, thus the curve. Why would you want to correct this so that the belt now angles away from you? Leave it be.

By: erika marie

erika marie — Wed, 11 May 2011 22:18:36 +0000

I feel uncomfortable when I put my favorite warped belt on the wrong way, even over dresses and such. To me its more of a mark of love, like when your shoes mold to fit your feet after enough wear.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:14:15 +0000

Yeah, I don't really see what the point of doing this would be. The curve doesn't make the belt work less well, and it's not really noticeable when you're wearing it.

And for me, wearing my belt in the opposite direction would be almost as awkward as switching the pocket I keep my wallet in. I shudder just thinking about that.

By: ian

ian — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:05:52 +0000

There are some companies that sell curved belts as they are actually a little more comfortable, albeit more expensive. The waistband on your pants is not straight and a curved belt “fits” a little better. Maybe just leave it go curved? Wabi-sabi?

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/sam_curve_belt_combo.jpg

Love the blog though!