So, here's the scoop.  I ordered this in a LG/XXL.  I usually wear a US size 4 or 6.  I'm 5'4" tall & weigh about 132lbs.  I don't mind wearing skinny jeans or leggings that are snug as long as the waist isn't tight.  I cannot stand a snug waistband.  I wear a 38C & my hips are only about 35".  But, I'm really shortwaisted.  Usually, when I wear a belt that is wider than 1/2", it just looks awful on me.  I hate the look of my chest sitting right above my belt.  It's just not a good look.  Plus, after 6 spinal surgeries, I couldn't possible wear a belt that didn't move w/ me.  This belt has a faux leather front w/ very attractive hardware.  There are 2 hooks that hold it closed.  It stays hooked until I unhook it.  The rest of the belt is elasticized.  I purchased it to wear it w/ Dutebare Womens Short Sleeve Cold Shoulder Shirt Drape Dolman Top Casual Loose Tunic Blouse Purple M & Afibi Women Full/Ankle Length Blending Maxi Chiffon Long Skirt Beach Skirt (Large, Design N(7)).  I bought the skirt in a large so it also had a bit looser waist.  I decided to try a belt to finish the look.  I purchased this, received it, & liked it so much I then ordered it in white.  I am shortwaisted w/ long legs.  Wider belts are usually rather uncomfortable to me.  This one is fantastic & really makes the outfit look finished.  I'm coming up on 60 yrs old.  While I see seller photos of younger women wearing the maxi skirts w/ spaghetti strap tops, I can't pull that look off.  But, w/ this belt, I can put together outfits that look fantastic and are super comfortable.  My waist is about 29".  The XL/XXL belt fit me w/o hanging off or looking too big.  But, it also didn't need to stretch.  It did stretch if I was sitting & needed it too.  It's flexible.  I'll use this belt & the white one w/ other outfits.  I love the look of a wider belt & am really happy to have one that I can comfortably wear.  The belt is well made and the hardware is attractive.  The metal isn't weak or cheap.  I'm not at all concerned that the clips, for lack of a better word, that fasten the belt in the front will not hold up.  The width of the belt is 2.4".  It gives me that wide belt look w/o being so wide that it's uncomfortable.  I guess you could call this the short girl's wide belt.  It's a great price too.  You will wear this belt year round for many different looks.