My son wears a 32, I ordered a 36 BC. 34 was $5 more? So 36 wasn't too big at all. It extends 2 inches beyond the first loop. I think I'm 34, it won't look that nice. It would get stuck before the first loop and just look clunky. So, I'm glad I decided to save a little and save $5! Overall, however, the strap is reversible and money well spent.