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Sunday 8 February 2015

Obi



I was inspired by friend and fellow blogger Sharon at The Breastless Years to get out my Obi belt and "belt up" for the first time in a long time.

tunic : limited editions, target
culottes : suzanne grae
sandals : rubi
earrings : local market
bracelet : tiffany
nailpolish : opi




I actually have three Obi belts, all somewhat different, all black and all currently a little neglected.   The Obi 'sash' was originally designed as a belt or sash for the Kimono but like many traditional items, the Obi is now part of modern styling. I enjoy the waist definition it can provide and it's 'girdle' like effect of firming up one's wobbly midsection... well mine anyway!  I generally prefer more waist surrendering looks, but this was a nice change and I liked the proportions it helps create.  Of course, I have obscured part of the belt with the drape of my tunic preventing the belt from visually cutting me in half and creating the illusion of continuity to the top half of my outfit.

The Obi belt also seems to remain on the fringe of fashion.  Having it's moments of popularity but generally not in, but never out of fashion, making it quite a timeless piece in any wardrobe.  

Do you prefer to belt or not belt?  Is there an Obi belt in your wardrobe?

Thanks for dropping by.

xxx Deborah

I'm over at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday so make sure you drop by there also:)





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16 comments:

  1. Anonymous9 February 2015 at 00:40

    Love this look! Makes me miss warm weather so much.

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    1. Deborah16 February 2015 at 10:06

      Thanks Ashley! And can you believe I am pining for the cold weather. I miss my boots :)

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  2. Patti9 February 2015 at 10:52

    Great belting, Deborah and I just love this color combination. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, xo.

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    1. Deborah16 February 2015 at 10:07

      Thank you Patti! And thanks for generously hosting VM:) I am watching your style journey into retirement very closely.

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  3. Anonymous9 February 2015 at 12:07

    That's a nice shade of blue with the black, and cute earrings too! Being more of an apple shape, I don't wear belts but I certainly appreciate them as a great fashion accessory. Nice outfit.

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    1. Deborah16 February 2015 at 10:08

      Petra, I am a bit of an apple also, and that's exactly why I generally shy away from belts.

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  4. Mrs C9 February 2015 at 22:08

    I don't have that prominent waist line so belting might help creating or bluffing one ;)

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    1. Deborah16 February 2015 at 10:08

      I think the right belt with the right outfit can definitely help create a waist.:) Thanks for dropping by.

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  5. Unknown11 February 2015 at 05:43

    I read somewhere that narrower obi where fresh for spring ... as always, you rock the latest. Blue! Color on you ... that works too! Nice to catch up with you!

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    1. Deborah16 February 2015 at 10:09

      Jan, I will have to have a look at this new narrower obi style. Could work nicely for ladies who are short in the body and large busted?

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  6. Colour Queen14 February 2015 at 10:23

    I love the tunic! and your belt is so stunning!

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    1. Deborah16 February 2015 at 10:09

      Thank you Lorna! It's a great tunic, and one I loved so much I also purchased it in white.

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  7. Sharon14 February 2015 at 11:52

    Such a great look on you!

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  8. sylvia @ 40PlusStyle1 March 2015 at 15:54

    Such a gorgeous outfit Deborah. Love it!

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    1. Deborah2 March 2015 at 10:00

      Thank you Sylvia. I could definitely see you in this look :)

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