I hate buying belts. I never know what size to look for. Sometimes the size reflects the total length of the belt. Other times the buckle up to the middle hole size you would use when wearing a belt. Not only does this belt look beautiful, but it is also adjustable as you can order it to length and cut it to the length you want. However, I didn't have to worry about the setup. However, I can reduce it if I lose weight ;)