I really wasn't expecting to love this belt as much as I do. It's not particularly attractive, and I wasn't convinced it'd actually work because it's narrow and...elastic. But guys! It does! It doesn't show under clothing (which was an issue that I didn't know I needed to address but now that I have I'm converted), is lightweight so it's not uncomfortable on 100 degree days, and it works a lot better than my traditional leather belts. Also, it's hard to find plus size belts that fit, or work, and this fits the bill! I'm a 16/18 and apple shaped so I keep it pretty much fully extended, but if you're a pear shape it'd work well for cinching at your waist. So far, I've used it with denim, twill, and khakis, both pants and shorts, and it works for them all. I love it so much I'm buying another color!