Why dont girls wear a belt with jeans anymore?

[mrsingle]

What's the point of belt loops and selling Jean belts?

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[poipoi1600]

Yeah I agree with you... I find jeans with a leather belt to look sexy on women, assuming the jeans are form fitting. I don't know why, I guess it's because a belt brings attention to the waist and maybe I just like the look of leather. Either way something looks missing without one

I see some girls saying belts aren't practical... but when has women's fashion ever been about being practical? (jewelry and high heels for example) It's clearly more about whether or not it's in style.

[Spiorad_Aisce]

I like belts but you are right you don't see them as much anymore - I presume the base design has the belt loops and is one of the things they never change - Why I don't know for sure - I suppose people buying might go "Well one day I might wear a belt so I better not get a pair without loops",

[mrsingle]

Mabye for work purpose? Still, I think belt loops look better with a belt in them.

[Spiorad_Aisce]

Thanks for MHO

[mrsingle]

Your welcome!

[Cusco_Othriyas]

I still use belts on jeans myself though. But I usually wear an untucked shirt so it tends to be concealed.

[untotal]

The style for women's jeans is pretty skinny-jean centric right now. Even flared and straight cuts (different styles of jeans, not skinny jeans) cling to the butt and thigh area, so belts are unnecessary.

I'm sure you could find women that wear belts with khakis or looser pants if they wear them for work or even casual wear, though. It's just not as common anymore, because the most popular style of pants doesn't require them.

[mrsingle]

Then why put belt loops and sell belts for them? Clearly enough girls have to buy them for companies to make profit. And what about the fact belts look good with jeans as a style?
Back in the 90s and early 2000's there were hip hugging jeans and not loose fit, and girls always seemed to wear belts. They still have both skinny and boyfriend jeans and both still can be worn with belts.

Not to mention, overly skinny jeans can cause health risks so this might not be a good fashion trend afterall

[untotal]

I'm not sure why the style's changed from belts to no-belts, but just speaking from my experience, they're not used as much. Even in the 90s and 2000s, there wasn't really much need for them - it was a fashion statement. Things always come in and out of fashion, and I can't quite say why belts in particular sort of faded out, only that they did.

Yeah, I try to make sure my jeans aren't tight enough to be uncomfortable, I just find that there's a lot of excess fabric and chafing with the looser jeans.

[untotal]

Oh, plus the belt loops and belts are still being used by a lot of women, especially the older generation. I know that my mother almost always has a belt on, as well as the other adult women in my family.

[mrsingle]

I have a sister and where she shops (American eagle) is geared for teens and young adults or mid adult (30-40), not older moms jeans, and they all have belt loops and sell belts. Let me tell you I think the style looks great on girls even women my age in there 30s and I still see belts worn by them just not as often as it used to be.

[untotal]

Absolutely! I mean, my mom's pretty young (43) so it's not like she's wearing 'mom jeans'. She usually wears skinny, straight, or slightly flared jeans, all of which I'd wear myself lol. I can't pretend to be all knowing as to why women don't wear belts as often as they used to, just made a few guesses based on personal experience! :)

[artist3363]

The jeans are so tight, a belt almost isn't necessary.

The only people I know that wear belts are people with large enough butts that they have to buy pants a size or two larger to fit themselves inside of it, and they need the belt to keep their waistband from sliding down to reveal their butt crack.

[vishna]

You sayin I got a big butt, AND I'm modest. :3 yassssssss

[mrsingle]

For all the girls saying girls don't wear belts with skinny jeans, this girl is smokin hot, wearing skinny jeans and a belt, and I want to do to her what her shirt says so the look has me drawn to her 😉 foxandlime.files.wordpress.com/.../...47522008.jpg

[mrsingle]

The best!

[artist3363]

Thanks for Most Helpful!!

And in response to that picture, the girl is just wearing it as a fashion statement. The belt isn't doing anything useful, just looking pretty like a scarf when it's not cold outside.

[mrsingle]

Your welcome!

Hey, it still looks nice, I appreciate how it looks on her 😉

[spuitkaas]

You only wear belts if your pants will sag otherwise. Most girls put some effort in finding pants that fit well. Belts are not very comfortable and a lot of girls wear their shirts over their pants anyways, so there's no special accessory effect to it.

[mrsingle]

My sister wears skinny jeans and jegging jeans all the time, they slide a little and it's hard to find a perfect fit. Ever heard the term "skinny jean slide"?, it's very common as its not always easy to find the perfect fit. So she wears a belt to hold in place, the jeans are tight everywhere but her waist is in between sizes. Plus she has little kids to chase and bending over you don't want anyone to see underwear, that goes for any girl! If you have to pull them up even a little you should have a belt. Plus there are different sized belts, they don't have to be huge and bulky. My sister wears a plain belt 1 inch wide and she never finds its a pain, even a belt 1 1/2 inches wide.
You can tell if a girl has a belt as the crotch area won't have as much sag, my sister told me that. Many girls do half tucks with shirts or shirts reach barely below waist so just enough to show off a nice belt. Belts really look nice on girls, that's coming from me a guy. 🙂

[spuitkaas]

I only wear a belt if my jeans is a little older and it got stretched out a bit. My hips are pretty round, so my jeans do stay in place since they rest on my hips.
But people should do whatever they want. I don't think belts are accessories that must be shown, but every person for their own.

[mrsingle]

I understand

[LittleSally]

Because they're so tight now that it's just not necessary...

[mrsingle]

Do you only wear skinny jeans, because there are other styles and not all are very tight.

[LittleSally]

I wear bootcut jeans more than skinny jeans, but they're all tight up... they may be loose on the bottom, but that's it.
Loose, wide leg pants are cute, but they'd make me look like a dwarf. Too short for them.

[sandi93]

I always wear a belt as long as my jeans or pants have belt loops. It's not about holding them up, otherwise I wouldn't wear one. It looks better, and I think a big belt really makes a statement. Plus, I like the tight feeling on my waist!

[mrsingle]

It does make a statement in looks, and the snug feeling you describe is comfortable.

[Anonymous]

I used to always wear belts as it was fashionable and jeans were made of denim (I miss this).

Now jeans are made of some weird spandex hybrid, so belts wouldn't necessarily work as well since the pants are tight body shaped and not pants shaped?

I have no idea, but I miss real jeans!

[mrsingle]

They still make denim jeans! Try boyfriend or Bootcut jeans. The material doesn't affect how belts fit and still looks good! My sister wears skinny jeans with belts constantly and it looks fine, she doesn't find it uncomfortable. If you live in the US American eagle jeans are the best and lots of styles!

[mrsingle]

Levis also are good too

[Unapologetic01]

Good question. It's not a trend no more. But I also think it depends on the outfit, style and the the belt itself. I still wear classic belts on high waisted pants. It defines the small waist shape.

[mrsingle]

I was talking with any jeans, or pants. Sure, not every pair of jeans should need a belt to hold them up, but belts really do improve the look of your jeans.

[Unapologetic01]

Hmmm I think it's more a bout the girl's figure and shape, because it's all about the whole style, the unity of the item combined together. Sometimes I choose to wear it if I'm wearing solid black shades, to have more focus on the belt and the waist, or the pants itself as you said, but other times I don't wear it, as it looks too much clutter for my style. I like to dress simple yet stylish.

[mrsingle]

I think that sounds great! Your logic to take focus away from your shades and on the belt and waist makes perfect style sense. For an hourglass shape or thin body would this work?

[Unapologetic01]

Yes exactly! And this works for my hourglass shape, so when I want to create the illusion of longer legs I do that, if it makes any sense. and if I want to focus more on my upper body, like chest and abs I wear solid color mini tight dress with a mini thin patterned belt under the chest. I like to manipulate how things work with clothes. I've been doing it for so long that it's very intuitive for me now :)

[mrsingle]

I know, I have long legs and so I have to put focus on my upper body, but I can't put a belt anywhere than in my pants being a guy so I usually wear untucked shirts. My sister does what you do and it works.

[Solitude1]

I'm a fan of belts! I wear belts almost daily, whether with skirts or jeans. Jeans always look smarter with a belt if the shirt is tucked in :-)

[mrsingle]

That's what I like to hear ☺️

[becca123]

I think they went out of fashion with tucking in shirts. Most people now don't tuck in shirts so a belt isn't even seen. If I tucked, I'd wear one.

[mrsingle]

Half tucks are pretty popular, and not all shirts reach below the belt area, especially in Warmer weather. I see belts worn but not as much, I thought it looked good with a belt, and when a belt is worn with wonens jeabs the crotch area is less saggy and straighter.

[musicbrain5]

I always have to wear a belt with any pants including jeans. The waists are always too big and I'm not fat enough to fit into them properly :(

[mrsingle]

Don't feel bad my sister is the same way, I am too! We own a few different belts because we both use them often.

[Elizabeth2289]

Very Uncomfortable. I buy tight jeans and they are tight enough around my waist that i dont need a belt. More comfy than a hard belt. Ill usually wear a belt if it looks good with my outfit and that like 10% of the time. I guess they still have belt loops on jeans because some people might want to wear a belt and others dont..

[mrsingle]

I think it would look good, it polishes the look.

[BlueEyedHipsta]

Jeans look weird without loops. I tend to only wear a belt when I'm tucking a shirt into my jeans or my jeans are feeling loose.

[mrsingle]

So which style jeans usually need a belt

[BlueEyedHipsta]

I don't think there's a particular style

[mrsingle]

I mean what style do you wear

[BlueEyedHipsta]

Skinny

[lumos]

I don't wear a belt because I actually buy jeans that fit me. Using belts as an accessory wouldn't work for me either, because I usually wear shirts and sweaters that are so long that they would cover the belt anyway. Plus, if you wear something tighter and it goes over the belt part, it looks hella weird when it sticks out.

[justbanANNAz]

i do, almost every single damn time -.-
i have no other choice.

[mrsingle]

Don't complain I would like seeing it if I knew you 🙂

[amy-louise-H]

its just not fashionable I suppose, kind of wishing it was as it would mean I wouldn't have to keep pulling my skinny jeans up so many times x

[mrsingle]

I think you should wear one, you shouldn't have to pull them up. I think it looks good with jeans and it's fashionable. Don't care what others think do what makes you happy. I actually know many girls who wear belts, so to hear girls don't wear them seems odd to me I'm used to seeing them all the time and I wear them always.

[turkishbarbie]

I have no idea, I still wear them. They're great accessories!

[mrsingle]

Great to hear!

[Alan180188]

girls have bigger hips and the proportion between the waist and the hips allows the pants to stay in it's place without needing a belt !

[mrsingle]

Not every girl

[GiftShop]

My jeans just fit, so I don't need to. I only wear a belt if my pants are too big, and since my weight fluctuates I keep one handy.
Them being too big is not the problem at the moment so my belt is a little dusty :p
If you are a steady size and buy pants that fit there is no need. Guys usually wear looser fit pants, so they need them. Women usually wear more form fitting pants so they aren't needed.

[Autumn_stone]

Because most of the time we buy pants that "fit" or are tight so there's no need for one. I just bough some jeans not too long ago but the waist is a little to big so I definatelty have to wear a belt with them

[rose004b]

I wear belts. Otherwise I'd be pulling up my jeans every 5 minutes.

[mrsingle]

Do you wear skinny jeans?

[rose004b]

I only wear skinny jeans/trousers. Belts aren't necessary only when they are high-waisted.

[mrsingle]

See, proof skinny jeans do require belts! But there are low rise skinny jeans and if they slide you need a belt or you see your underwear!

[rose004b]

I don't like low rise jeans because they barely cover my butt when I sit down and not even a belt can help with that. That aside, I don't set foot outside of the house without a belt if I'm wearing pants.

[mrsingle]

I love your style! 😎❤️

[rose004b]

Thanks :)

[hotshotgirl]

unless you're a working girl like me working on a ranch you never see them cause girls like their panties showing they think its hot but its not

[mrsingle]

Where do you live where they like panties showing? 😛 I like girls on ranches and farms because they wear jeans I like that look on girls , but I've seen plenty of girls wearing belts like that, more than where I live in the city. I guess you wear belts than?

[mrsingle]

I was agreeing with you

[Anonymous]

I used to wear belts but now I try to avoid them because im pretty sure girls jeans/pants/shorts have less loops so when i sit down the belt like gets pulled up away from my pants and onto my skin. I don't know if this makes sense but yeah it's hard to explain

[mrsingle]

The loops haven't changed, wearing a thinner belt fixes that.

[CocoRachelle]

Hmm, I actually haven't worn a belt with jeans in a long time. I wear the super skinny leg ones, so I don't need to. I do wear belts sometimes, but not with these jeans. I guess if they were a bit more loose, then I would wear them again.

[mrsingle]

What jeans need the belt worn with them?

[CocoRachelle]

I guess something that is more loose? My jeans are tight enough that they don't move, so I don't need to wear it. I mean, if someone really liked the aesthetic of a belt + jeans, they can totally wear it at any time.

[daremetwo]

I can't speak for us all but I wear a belt with my jeans.

[mrsingle]

Good to hear! Is it for fit purposes, style, or both?

[daremetwo]

More for practical purposes the style

[zombiebabe]

i wear thin belts with my jeans

[mrsingle]

Skinny belts or like ones 1 inch wide?

[zombiebabe]

the skinny belts

[JRICHARDS1996]

They went out of style about a decade ago. I certainly do miss 2006 and the "scene" scene opposed to this hipster crap that passes for fashion now.

[luvstoned4him]

I normally wear belt with my jeans but I have some jeans that are so wedged on , its easy to get away with not wearing a belt.

[mrsingle]

At least you wear it sometimes, that's a normal circumstance I think.

[luvstoned4him]

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[electromagnetic]

I've always kind of wondered the same thing. And I'm concluded about myself that it's simply because I like breathing space in my jeans and belts don't always offer that.

[mrsingle]

What about wearing it a notch looser, or wearing the buckle to the side.

[ConsultantIsBack]

It's just seen as more of a masculine style in my opinion. Plus, let's be real, many girls get jeans tight enough to showcase their lovely ass, no belts are needed.

[mrsingle]

Back in the 90s and early 2000's belts were in and it had nothing to do with Jean fit for women

[ConsultantIsBack]

I don't know man, just my opinion

[musicbrain5]

I wonder where these chicks are getting pants that fit them perfectly like that, lol. When I buy jeans that actually fit me around the waist (US 8) they are way too short! I have to buy plus sized haha.

[mrsingle]

@musicbrain5 ha ha your right about that! Mabye they squeeze so tight into a pair that cuts off leg circulation, because rarely do jeans fit perfectly.

[SweetHomicidalQueen]

They do, they probably just hide it. I still do and depending on the shirt/belt it can be more/less obvious.

[mrsingle]

That's a good point. This was also based on what I read online or from word of mouth. I like the look of belted jeans so I wish they wouldn't hide it

[vishna]

I wear a belt all the time. My pants usually need one. Now it's hotter, so, I'll be wearing dresses and shorts, which are so tight, no one usually needs a belt.

[KRIEL55]

belts are the root of evil!! i can't stand them. one loop is too tight, the next one is too loose. there is never an in between

[mrsingle]

All belt loops are the same lol, unless you broke one. I wear a belt daily and feel lost without one.

[KRIEL55]

well im glad they are benefiting someone, but i personally can not stand them. i try wearing them but then my pants end up being too tight or too lose. always.

[mrsingle]

You didn't buy the right fit belt. Sometimes if it's too loose buy a wider belt, too tight buy a thinner belt. Usually the best fit is where you wear it on the middle belt strap hole.

[KRIEL55]

well yeah thats what i meant, every single belt i've ever tried on never actually fit right. its like half the loops will be too loose and then i'll finally get to a tighter loop, but it will make my jeans too tight. i've literally cut in loops just to finally have an in between one that makes my pants fit just right

[mrsingle]

Buy braided belts, you can buckle them anywhere! American Eagle sells brown and black ones, I have one and it's always the perfect fit and goes very well with jeans! www.ae.com/.../0423_3686_073?cm=sUS-cUSD

[KRIEL55]

i used to have like 3 pairs of those belts. they always let me down.

[KRIEL55]

or is it just 3 belts? aha i dont know why i said pairs

[mrsingle]

I literally bought one last month and these are good quality, you can try it on in store too until you find the right size. I also have the regular leather belt they sell, had it for 3 years and still looks brand new after all the times I've worn it.

[BuchitaBuchys]

I hate belts. My pants are usually looser around the waist, but I'd rather just keep pulling them up than wear belts because I hate belts.

[mrsingle]

Why hate them? You don't even know you have them on if the buckle isn't too big

[BuchitaBuchys]

I don't know. I just hate them.

[mooky06]

I wore that on Friday for work. Khaki coloured jeans, black belt, black tshirt and a khaki coloured coat

[mrsingle]

For work, what about casually?

[mooky06]

I wore that when I went grocery shopping after work that day. Don't think it makes a difference.. Does it?

[mrsingle]

Yes, many girls here only wear a belt for work, but if you wore is casually it shows some girls still wear belts for all ocassions 🙂

[mooky06]

I see what you mean. I only wore it for fashionable purposes. My pants all fit me well, but I like wearing a belt to be more fashionable. Whether that would be around my hips or around my waist

[MissPanda]

Belts are to keep your pants up, my pants fit, thus I do not need a belt.

[mrsingle]

Belts also make the outfit look well put together and not plain. Adding a regular black or brown belt to jeans makes them look more dressy.

[MissPanda]

That's there 2nd function, there 1st function is to hold your pants up. Since I am not an accessorie person I wouldn't use a belt for anything other than its initial function of holding said pants up.

[Cosytoasty]

They all wear belts where i'm from - just as a fashion accessory rather than actually holding the jeans up, since they're tight enough anyway.

[mrsingle]

The logic is the same here, but too many yoga pants fad, they remind me of pajamas! Go back to wearing jeans ladies 🙂

[HookingSwan]

cause it's fucking uncomfortable. I never liked it... -__-

[HookingSwan]

besides, all my pants fit and I actually prefer seeing them without a belt

Belts are a hassle

[mrsingle]

Seeing them as a hassle is like saying earrings or lipstick is a hassle to put on. How are they uncomfortable? There are different sizes of belts.

[HookingSwan]

lol lipstick and earrings?

lmao not the same thing at all!

belts are for sure not as important as lipstick and earrings. not by far!

and lipstick and earrings are not as uncomfortable as belts. not at all.

not to mention belts are not as fashionable. not that much of a necessity

[secondspring]

@Hookingswan hey! my account was closed.

[Zendrya]

because my pants don't fall off of me. Belts are meant to hold pants up but my pants don't fall down

[mrsingle]

So, a belt doesn't make the outfit look better, like the term "accessory" it fits into? It doesn't always have to be for fit reasons.

[Zendrya]

I don't think belts make an outfit look better

[Cthulus_Churro]

I dunno, looks maybe? I always wear a belt. Pants are always on the loose side around the waist :P

[LifeEqualsLove]

Belts are not in style anymore.


Frankly, I have no need for them

[Drooogie4]

I do.
Nothing ever fits me right.

[mrsingle]

I hear ya!

[Krista7]

Sometimes I don't feel like dealing with feeding a belt through the loops and stuff

[mrsingle]

It takes seconds, and it actually looks good, you like to go out and look good right, guys notice the extra effort. 🙂

[Krista7]

Lol if I'm not with friends yeah I guess... But if I am they get the attention and I get to people watch, which I like :p

[Anonymous]

Your powers of observation are much, much better than mine.

I never notice if girls are wearing belts or not. If the majority of the population ever did wear belts than it skipped my attention

[mrsingle]

I check out women's bodies, so it's kinda obvious...

[Opinion Owner]

I do it too, and it's not obvious to me

[Grace_Rdz]

I wear that literally every day._.

[mrsingle]

You would say belts look good with jeans than?

[Anonymous]

because they can not find a time machine to take them back to the 80s

[ikissedtheskyonce]

It's questions like these that explain why aliens won't visit us

[JohnMike999]

I always get jeans that fit me, i never wear belts.

[Tattedup-xoxo]

If their jeans fit without falling down don't really need one lol

[mrsingle]

What about to make the outfit look even better, like when women wear earrings or necklace

[Tattedup-xoxo]

Yeah that could be, I just don't think most women think about that dressing up the outfit

[FallOutBoy2001]

I wear one

[mrsingle]

To hold jeabs up or for fashion or both?

[FallOutBoy2001]

To hold my pants up. It's a regular belt, if I wore it for fashion it would be a pyramid belt lol

[mrsingle]

🙂 kind of the punk rock style I see

[FallOutBoy2001]

Yeah haha

[Sara413]

I don't like the bump under my shirt.

[mrsingle]

I bet nobody notices something so minor like that, I certainly wouldn't care if I saw that on you, better than underwear showing right ☺️

[Byakee]

Jeans without belt loops are weird.

[mrsingle]

Jeans with belt loops without belts is weird

[XNicholeMariex3]

I do, for work only. I hate belts.

[mrsingle]

That's what I hear from most, when it never used to be like that. Is it a new fashion change not to wear them casually (except at work)

[XNicholeMariex3]

No I just don't like the way it feels

[mrsingle]

The buckle hurts? Cause you can get smaller belts you don't even know are on.

[Applefan1]

Also I guess like other women have said women's jeans are tight enough they hold themselves up.

[serious]

Is it so? I don't know.

[Maxemeister]

Who tf likes belts?

[mrsingle]

Me and girls

[Maxemeister]

Really? How so?

[mrsingle]

You can spank with them, they hold your pants up, they look good with pants and make you look more professional, leather fetish people

[Maxemeister]

They're uncomfortable

[dominiquois]

Because we buy jeans that fit us now?

[Jessabella]

It's a fashion thing now more than anything

[CHARismatic110]

I still wear belts.

[Afrochick]

Why do men sag theirs?

[orphan]

you missed the thick white belt trend... lucky.

[9mfeo]

Are you blind?

[mrsingle]

Blind to what?

[9mfeo]

Of course women still wear belts with jeans. So unless you're living in a place where miraculously all the women are sample size and shape, women are wearing belts with their jeans. And how did you come to this conclusion? Do you lift the shirts of every woman you see in jeans to check? Because if so, I'm surprised that you haven't been arrested yet.

[mrsingle]

Most don't wear them, girls still wear short shirts and shirts tucked in and half tuck, so you see.

[9mfeo]

That must be an American thing, because that's not the case here.

[mrsingle]

I don't know where you live, so Mabye it's an American thing.

[apple24]

Because I said so.

[mrsingle]

Always a smart ass in the crowd 😄

[apple24]

Yes! lol

[JubJub_Hi]

Belt? Noo

[xbabyspice]

I lost all my belts.