I have a 30" waist and ordered a pair of belts that said they fit it - but when I put them on and fastened them, the belt dangled a foot! I was skeptical about ordering this, thinking it would probably be the same. It's not like this! Buy a belt for a slightly larger # (to fit the top of your thigh). But this belt was PERFECT. It was long enough to reach the buckle and I gave it a little tug to close it. Once attached, it only ends about 3 inches from the buckle for tucking in the loops. I've waited a while to post a review to see how it holds up. It is perfectly preserved. There are no signs of use or breakage.