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To Belt or Not To Belt

A properly deployed belt can make all the difference when wearing an outfit, not just clothes. And, while most times my belt game is en flique(that's the French spelling on "on fleek"), I went back and for with this ensemble... first up the belted version:




I like how the belt gives shape to this looser silhouette, but is it too much? And/or is it kind of unflattering? 

Now unbelted:






These is a bit more casual, but still has impact. Again, I'm wondering which is the more flattering/fetching version? 

Detail Shots:

Which do you prefer?

Belted
Unbelted
vest-Violeta(similar here), shirt/bracelets(similar here)/belt(similar here)-Banana Republic Factory, culottes-J.Crew(similar here), loafers-Sole Society(similar here), necklace-Le Tote(similar here), 

 I'm going back and forth on which version of this outfit I like best. I rocked both during my day at work. Kept things belted for the morning and then let things loose after lunch. What say you? 

 Also, these navy silk culottes are to die for(!!!) and I got them on disgusting discount at a random J.Crew.  If you follow me on instagram you may have already seen this:

YEP! That's a saving of over $300!!!! Plan on seeing these babies again, they will be my fall/winter culotte this coming season. 

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