Reader Question - Plus Size & Belts

I have another plus size question. I have been very hesitant to wear wide belts over tops or dresses because I have a pudge. I like wearing a regular belt because I like knowing my pants aren't going to fall down but I feel like I would have to wear a regular belt underneath and then a fashion belt on top and that seems counterproductive. I'm a size 18, very curvy.

Thanks for this post and though I lurk all the time thanks for the hard work you put into this blog!!

Thank you, Tiffany

Tiffany -
Thanks for the question. I personally think a belt can be a plus size, curvy girls best friend. It sounds like we are pretty similar in shape and you know how much I love my belts!!

For the first part of your question, when you say you have a pudge, I am assuming you mean below your belly button (that's wear my pudge is). If you pair a wide belt at your waist with a shirt or dress whose fabric doesn't cling this shouldn't be a problem at all and actually help camouflage the "pudge". Go to a store and take some belts in the dressing room along with some different shirts/dresses in various materials - play around to figure out what combinations work. It doesn't mean you have to buy all new stuff, but you can apply the knowledge to what you have in your closet already and really pinpoint in on what you may need to buy to make this look work for you. In the end it is all about what you feel comfortable in.

Now for the question about feeling the need to wear two belts - one to hold up your pants and one as a fashionable accessory. I totally hear ya on this one, and it appears we aren't the only ones. Last summer I was introduced to the wonderful world of Invisibelts!! Every time you see me wearing jeans (like here and here and oh yeah, here too) I am wearing an Invisibelt looped through my jeans. This slimline belt does away with the lumps and bumps that a normal belt gives leaving you open to add to a belt on top of shirt! Just check out these before (with a normal belt) and after pictures (with the Invisibelt):

I have had my Invisibelt for almost a year and while it only gets worn 1-2 days a week it has held up very well. Invisibelts come in two sizes - one for misses and one for plus and two colors - clear and black. You can order them directly from Invisibelt (one for $19.95 or set for $37.95 + shipping) or for more bang for your buck through QVC (item #A85836 and you get a set of Black & Clear for $25.46 + $5.22 shipping).

Also, don't forget if ordering from QVC to go through your Ebates account for an additional 3% rebate!!

If you want to see more about Invisibelts here is a pretty good video too.

Ladies, do any of you have an Invisibelt? Thoughts? Any other ideas for tackling this lumpy, bumpy problem?

images from qvc.com