Monday, 10 May 2010

The 46" Belt

Does such a belt exist? I imagine it does. I was in central Belfast briefly this morning, undertaking some research at the library about the Batt family, of Purdysburn House; subsequently paying a visit to Marks and Spencer in order to buy a belt.

An acquaintance of mine suffered a stroke and is presently recuperating at a residential home. He requires a size 46" belt in order to prevent his trousers from falling down (which actually happened last week!), and advised me that they were available at M&S. He told me they were plastic and cost £3.

I ventured in and found quite a selection of belts, the cheapest being £5, plastic and made in China. No Size 46, though.

Oh well, I shall try elsewhere before reporting back to him! He was adamant that the belt was to be from Marks and Spencer.

4 comments:

  1. you should be able to pick one up at the mens outsize shop at the arches (holywood arches) they do up to 70" if memory serves.

    Or form a bit more quality there is high and mighty on howard st

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  2. If you look on the M&S website there is a large number of belts listed, from £5 upwards. Most of them stop at 44" waist, but a few include a 43-46" waist - although most of these seem to be out of stock! There is one large belt which starts at a 47" waist; perhaps this would suit.

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  3. Many thanks indeed for the suggestions. There's hope yet!

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  4. There are a lot of fat buggers here in North America. Must be something in the air :)

    If you can't source one in NI, let me know, we can get in contact via email and I can stick one in the post.

    Stephen

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