I'm wearing my work shirt but still need a belt because I always have my jeans pulled up. Wanted a flat buckle. It works out. Of course, the belt is in the "stretched" position to be tight, but that means that every time I undo the buckle and put the jeans back on, I have to catch the buckle behind the loops and re-tension to close them shut down. . It cannot be avoided, it comes with an elastic band. I had no issues with the release buckle as I wear the belt comfortably and snugly. I personally don't think the belt looks attractive when I tuck the shirt in.