This belt is the same length as my existing belt but due to the location of the belt buckle hole I needed the next size up. VERY impressed with the quality of this belt - the leather is thick. The belt looked much better than the photo posted. It does not have a strong unpleasant odor to the skin. The list price for the belt is $34. The buckle is just the right size - not too big. I love the color of the buckle - it looks like vintage silver (but it's not silver). One of my best purchases, I'm exchanging for the next size up.