I wear a belt every day even if my pants don't need it. I think that completes the look. And the straps of the dress look silly with jeans and shorts. I've used a double loop for a while where you go over the top and bottom and tighten them. I would like the. But they are almost too random. Suitable for beach wear but not to be taken seriously. These straps have teeth that allow them to be stretched to the perfect length and then snapped in place to hold them in place. Plus, it's easy to unlock when you need to run to the bathroom and get to work quickly. Now I'm losing weight and the belt around me is getting bigger and bigger. The best part is I can just cut it open and melt it a bit at the end and I'm good to go. Don't confuse it with perfection. Just buy this belt.