As a general purpose belt and as a "fashion" belt, this could work. HOWEVER, this is by no means a "tactical" or "military class," and I have serious concerns about its longevity, even in a casual role. To put it simply, the buckle has a couple of VERY thin sections connecting them together (see photos) which I suspect will become sources of error. The fabric itself is good, albeit thin, but VERY long walks. As a person with a waist of about 30 inches, I have the free end going halfway around my back. In general it works - for now - but I don't rely on it very much. I wouldn't take it on a long hike that would require me to wear cargo pants, so it's mainly intended for everyday city use and I'd recommend considering alternatives, particularly one with a metal buckle.