I love these belts. They're not very stretchy (or maybe it's because I'm so used to my old pants that were worn out?), but they're wide enough to provide enough friction to secure my pants (if they ever start making our pants? to actually jump around our waists again. Half the world pulls their pants up all the time). They also look gorgeous whether you choose to wear your ponytail outside or inside, they fit perfectly. I intend to order two more. That's a test of someone really liking the product, right?