You can achieve the obi effect with a wide belt, but be sure it’s fabric or flexible leather, so it won’t dig into your waist. What makes the obi unique is the wide panel that lays across the ...

It's easy to wear and an unexpected addition to an ensemble. You can achieve the obi effect with a wide belt, but be sure it's fabric or flexible leather so it won't dig into your waist.

A sash belt is a ribbon or a long symmetrical fabric that is tied around the waist ... These belts are a type of sash belt that imitates the original obi belts worn around Japanese kimonos.