The belt looks exactly like the picture which is good for a belt for a dress but I am sending it back because it is not 100% as advertised Leather is but very thin layer of leather that is attached to a vinyl backing. (It's written on the belt and it's obvious when you look at it.) As for the fit, my waist size is 33-34 so I ordered a 34/Medium) but I think it's longer than it should be.