Brown taupe mink leather obi belt, approx 3 inch wide, UK made

Made from taupe mink / brown soft leather nappa.

• Finest quality napa obi style belt - soft leather, durable and dry colourfast.
• One size that fits all. 3"/8cm at widest point - great even without a supermodel length torso.
• This deluxe obi belt has a lined central panel (doesn't ruin the drape at all) and with our expert finishing ensures it doesn't roll up as you wear it.
• There is a slit at one side of the central panel so it will sit neatly at the back.
• A versatile belt you can wear often plus it still fits you if your weight fluctuates.
• Handmade in the UK exclusively for Once Upon a Belt to a very high standard.
• We are sure to have the perfect belt, leather or suede, for you with our wide plethora of colours and widths from 3.5cm for those very short waisted to 4" in obi belts and tie belts.

How to wear an obi belt

Traditionally you wear an obi belt tied around the waist under the bust (Japanese obi belt style) - double round, then double simple knot to simply let ties hang down or create a bow which can be front, side or back. See our video showing how to tie an obi belt. This is a great cinch belt for hourglass curves or adding curves and in 3" can also be worn lower down or on the hips - experiment to find your sweet spot. So many options for how to tie your sash belt and damn, it looks good! Our dedicated obi site will show you how to tie an obi belt and outfit ideas e.g. adds delectable style to shapeless dresses and sweaters. Has limitless potential - wear over cardigans, jackets and coats too.

Size help: This Once Upon a Belt brand obi belt / sash belt comes in one size and has been tested to fit all. It is 99"/2.5m long in total to fits waists 25" to 41". This means at the upper end you won't be able to create a large bow, just tie with a double knot which still looks fab. Slimmer ladies have a few more ways to tie an obi belt or they can easily cut the ties down to their preferred length with some sharp scissors but this is rarely necessary.

General size advice

If you find you have ordered the wrong size, don't worry as you can return it for a refund or exchange (see returns tab for conditions) but it is really worth digging out the tape measure to save you extra postage costs and to fast track your road to satisfaction. Please ignore your naked vital statistics / mens trouser size / ladies dress size. Help is in our size guide video and below.

Only one size or no size shown?

Means we have only the one size left in this belt or it comes in one size only.

How we measure belts

From first hole to last hole for most standard belts and for straps we include about 1-2" for a buckle. Measurements given are approximate within a couple of cm and relate to same measurement as where you will wear it.

Find your current size / video guide

See info / video on how to measure yourself or an existing belt. We apologise for any shocks that urging you to measure yourself may bring, especially after holiday periods!

Delivery starting with our speedy dispatch

Most orders are sent same working day if made by mid afternoon, otherwise next working day (unless flagged as fraud risk). We use Royal Mail. Full delivery info.

UK orders

There is set postage of £2.95 however many belts you order (1st class – 1 to 3 days) or pay extra based on weight for next working day (around £7.40 for most belts) or a Saturday delivery (from £10.40).

International orders

Sent airmail using local postal services (takes 1-2 weeks to N America etc, is not guaranteed but most Australian customers report their orders take a week) with the cost calculated by weight in the shopping bag when you select your country.

Returns

• Why not order more than one item to be able to make a comparison. We understand that looking truly fabulous takes some trial and error.
• Our no quibble returns policy means that you may return unwanted items (excluding special/bespoke orders e.g. made/ordered in to your size or specific colour) in new (e.g. tagged) and unused condition within 14 days from the date of dispatch (28 days overseas and by 14/Jan/2013 if ordered Nov/Dec 2012).
• We issue a prompt refund (excluding postage) to the card used for the order.
• You will be sent a returns slip and relevant information with your order.
• Customers pay return postage which enables us to keep prices low.
• Free outward UK exchange postage for items £35+.
• Your UK statutory rights are not affected. Full information can be found in our returns policy page.

Full information regarding Tax Free Shopping and security of online payments can be found on our Payment and non-UK customers page. Here are the highlights:

Payment

Visa and MasterCard debit or credit payment cards accepted. Sorry no AMEX. You will need to enter or set up your secure password if you're a UK customer buying online – this protects you if your card is stolen and is a good idea. You can also place and pay for your order by phone if you are a UK customer. Orders are not placed until payment is successfully taken - anti-fraud checks are then performed before the order is dispatched.

Non-uk customers or tax exempt e.g. Channel Islands

• We have customers all over the world. Add items you wish to purchase into the shopping bag and from there you can calculate the delivery cost based on weight by selecting your country from the list.
• Tax Free Shopping: Displayed prices for products include UK VAT (sales tax) and exclude delivery costs. VAT is not charged to non-EU countries and VAT-exempt places like the Channel Islands - to remove the VAT the delivery destination must be a non-EU country or 'Jersey' for example, not 'United Kingdom'. Local import charges may apply to non-EU countries.
• All prices are charged in UK sterling at checkout. International customers may be charged a fee by their bank for a sterling purchase and/or use a different currency conversion rate to our approximation available by selecting the most familiar currency in the top right of the page.
• International orders are limited to 2kg of products (several heavy belts/buckles or over a dozen small ones) so if you are having problems checking out, try removing one or two from your shopping bag.