I actually wear it to work and formal occasions instead of a belt which is usually 1.25 inches long but 1.5 inches seems fine to me. I really like leather as it is actually leather and not the gelled/glued leather (also polyurethane) used for department store belts (Stafford, Dockers, Levi's, JF J Ferrar, Coumbia, Dickie's, Ecko, Timberland). I highly recommend this belt as it is sturdy and the buckle has a nice shine. And please follow the size instructions.