I have a 38" waist and a 40" belt and this belt fits me just right (with enough room to grow without too much buckle overlap). I don't think this belt has the quality of a "dress belt" but the quality is that of a casual belt. The rotating buckle is easy to use. The width is just right for the belt loops of my jeans. It came with a strong leather smell and after almost a week it still smells strongly of leather. I expect the smell will fade over time and I don't find it particularly unpleasant.