The belt comes in the largest size within your size range, then, if you want, you can remove the buckle and trim it to a more accurate size. I used a box cutter knive. The only problem was the stitching didn't cut cleanly so don't go pulling on the stitching thread. Trim them carefully.The buckle is designed to allow the belt to slide in and latch automatically. A tiny hidden lever releases it. Very useful if you are out and about and need to tighten or loosen your belt a bit.