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Kalie Johnston

Kalie Johnston

Kalie Johnston is Director of Product Design at Poppy Barley, where she is part of designing and developing every item in the brand’s footwear and accessories collection. With over 12 years in the fashion industry, she has worked across design, buying, styling, and costume design for organizations including Joe Fresh, Alberta Ballet, Calgary Philharmonic, Gravitypope, and her independent label, Stille Nord.

When Kalie isn't designing footwear and accessories, you can either find her walking her 20-30k steps a day on the streets of Edmonton or in her kitchen steadfastly baking and developing a new recipe.

Articles by Kalie Johnston

Product Development Poll: Cap Toe Ballet Flats

Product Design

Product Development Poll: Cap Toe Ballet Flats

 1-minute read Do you prefer a colour-blocked cap-toe ballet flat? Or a solid colour? Either way, they'll fit! Let us know your vote - A or B...
The "New" Poppy Barley: Introducing Classic + Limited Edition Custom Footwear

Product Design

The "New" Poppy Barley: Introducing Classic + Limited Edition Custom Footwear

 3-minute read You might have noticed this already, but we've made a few changes around here. Learn more about the new site, our new leathers, and a...
Product Development Poll: NEW! Block Heel Style

Product Design

Product Development Poll: NEW! Block Heel Style

 1-minute read We're planning for Fall 2014 and need your input. Let us know which block heel boot style you would prefer.
Product Development Poll: Denim Blue Ankle Boots

Product Design

Product Development Poll: Denim Blue Ankle Boots

 1-minute read Denim on denim is trending again. Would you wear a denim blue leather colour on your feet? Help us decide!
Introducing: Poppy Barley Hover Boots

Product Design

Introducing: Poppy Barley Hover Boots

 1-minute read After five years of development and innovation at Poppy Barley, this is the first look at our patented new technology that is sure to change...
Product Development Poll: Python, Lizard or Cobra Leather

Product Design

Product Development Poll: Python, Lizard or Cobra Leather

 1-minute read Vote on your favourite: Python, Lizard or Cobra textured leather. We want to hear from you!
Product Development Poll: Flat Ankle Boots

Product Design

Product Development Poll: Flat Ankle Boots

 1-minute read

We know you want a flat ankle boot! We hear you. So help us decide which Chelsea Boot style to put into production at the...

Product Development Poll: Block or Stiletto Heels?

Product Design

Product Development Poll: Block or Stiletto Heels?

 1-minute read Time to talk custom leather ankle booties! Which would you prefer—a block or stiletto heel on a classic bootie?
You're Invited: Poppy Barley Sample Sale with Suit Yourself

Behind the Business

You're Invited: Poppy Barley Sample Sale with Suit Yourself

 1-minute read We're hosting a Poppy Barley Sample Sale in Edmonton, Alberta, on March 27th! Shoe sizes 5 to 12, narrow to wide foot and calf widths...
Product Development Poll: What's Your Favourite Spring Leather Colour?

Product Design

Product Development Poll: What's Your Favourite Spring Leather Colour?

 1-minute read Coral leather, green leather, yellow speckled leather - these are some of the forerunners in our Spring colour selection for flats. Tell us your favourite.
Survey Says: We Want To Be Your Shoemakers for Life

Product Design

Survey Says: We Want To Be Your Shoemakers for Life

 1-minute read Tell us what you think of our custom shoes with this quick survey. We want to find out what you love and what else you...
Knee-High Boots for Women Over 50

Product Design

Knee-High Boots for Women Over 50

 3-minute read Meet Sue, a PR whiz, image consultant, and one of our 12 Poppy Barley Ambassadors. Here, she talks styling tips for women over 50.
Heeled Boots for Short Women: Why They're a Must

Product Design

Heeled Boots for Short Women: Why They're a Must

 5-minute read In light of Poppy Barley's new custom Heeled Boots Collection, we asked 5'2" Breanne, a high heels addict, why they're a closet requirement for short...
Bigger Shoe Sizes for Women

Product Design

Bigger Shoe Sizes for Women

 1-minute read Bigger shoe sizes for women. Your prayers have been answered. At Poppy Barley, we go up to a size 13. Need a bigger shoe size?...
Poppy Barley's Heeled Boots Collection: Join the Waiting List

Product Design

Poppy Barley's Heeled Boots Collection: Join the Waiting List

 1-minute read Watch our teaser video and take a closer look at our first custom Heeled Boots Collection. Coming soon.
Boots for Skinny Calves

Product Design

Boots for Skinny Calves

 3-minute read "Boots for skinny calves, ballet flats for narrow feet. For as long as I can remember, finding well-fitting footwear has been problematic." Until now. Hear...
Plus Size Boots: Meet Killer Kurves

Product Design

Plus Size Boots: Meet Killer Kurves

 1-minute read We were so excited when Karyn from plus size fashion blog Killer Kurves reached out to us about getting plus size boots. Especially because our...
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Belt Sizes

Natural Waist Measurement Typical Jean Size Belt Size for High‑rise Pant Belt Size for Mid‑rise Pant
23-25" 23/24 26" 28"
25-26" 25 28" 30"
26-27" 26 30" 32"
27-28" 27 30" 32"
28-29" 28 32" 34"
29-30" 29 32" 34"
30-31" 30 34" 36"
31-32" 31 34" 36"
32-33" 32 36" 38"
33-34" 33 36" 38"
34-35" 34 38” 40"
36-37" 36 38" 40"
38-39" 38 40" 42"
40-41" 40 40" 42"
42-43" 42 44" 46"
43-44" 43 44" 46"
44-45" 44 46" -

Sizing Note: For the most accurate fit, measure around your body where you plan to wear the belt. Choose the closest belt size to that measurement.

Belt Diagram Accent Belt and Complement BeltMeasurements start from the beginning of the leather to the middle hole.



Belt Measuring Guide

Belt Measuring Guide

A - High-rise style:

If you plan to wear your belt around your natural waistline, wrap a measuring tape around the narrowest part of your midsection. Then, add 3” to determine your high-rise belt size.

B - Mid-rise style:

If you plan to wear your belt lower than your natural waistline, you will require a dierent size. If you have a particular pair of bottoms you intend to wear your belt with, wrap a measuring tape through the belt loops while in a relaxed position.

When wearing your belt in your preferred style, it should fasten in the middle hole. The belt will relax with wear allowing you to cinch it tighter, as needed.

If you plan to wear the belt in both the high and mid-rise styles, you have two options:

  1. Select your high-rise style and fasten it more loosely when worn in the mid-rise style.
  2. Select your mid-rise style and fasten it more tightly when worn in the high-rise style.
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