Posts Tagged ‘belts’

Some kids have butts to hold up their pants. Other kids, not so much. As many buttless kids as there are out there, you’d think children’s belts would be easier to find. But they’re not. Many retailers (Gap, Old Navy) don’t even carry them, and most of what you can find is stiff, itchy, ill-made, and uncomfortable.

Which is why I turned on to Cute Beltz, which, very simply, sells belts for kids in two styles: Velcro for the younger or less sure-handed, and D-ring for older kids. They’re comfortable, and they keep up pants. What more could you ask for from a belt?

Cute Beltz belt-preneur (and mom) Kristen Stevens offers styles for boys and girls; I like this Fruit Splash ($15) for girls. Reminds me of a stick of Fruit Stripe gum. Visit cutebeltz.com.

Your pint-sized fashionista is putting up a fuss. There’s no way (NO WAY!) she’ll spoil the sleek look of her favorite outfit with an ugly, bulky belt.

To the rescue: Invisibelt Girl, a scaled-down version of the revolutionary Invisibelt, a clear, flat-buckle fastener that’s nearly undetectable under form-fitting tops. The new smaller-sized cincher features the same sturdy support, easy adjustability and notch-free construction as the original, but this inch-wide wonder extends from 20 to 38 inches in length, making it appropriate for girls — and possibly even a few bold boys — ages 4 to 16.

Best of all, unlike the grownup style, it’s served up in a range of fresh colors (neon pink, sheer grape) and cool designs (skulls with bows, purple peace signs) that can be worn exposed or concealed — a bonus that will surely win over even the most belt-skeptic tot.

Available at invisibelt.com.