I love my Ariat belt. Although Ariat is a western clothing and footwear manufacturer, this belt looks great with jeans, slacks or shorts. I have a black and brown belt and I wear one of these every day. The buckle closes with buttons that can be undone and replaced with a large metal plate if you want more cowboy volume. The belt is thick and strong and should last for years. I have a 32" waist but I went for a 36" which centers the neckline right down the middle. Some jeans sit lower on me, which pushes the belt into the next notch, leaving one.