Unpack this item. Look at the instructions. "Do not put the belt through the belt loops of the trouser belt". Well, what the hell?! This *is* a belt, after all, meant to hold pants. Let's be realistic. I've found that with jeans, in most cases, it's easiest to thread the belt through the loops before putting the pants on. Use the receiving end for the loop as it is smaller. After "installation" the belt works perfectly.