I ordered my belt one size larger than my standard waist size.  Turned out to be a perfect choice.

The belt is SOLID leather with nice stiching, whether black or brown face out.  The leather was thicker than I expected and the belt is rather stiff, but like all leather goods it will soften up with use, and after all, a dress-type belt is intended to stand up and look good in the belt loops!

The buckle is a tad lighter in construction than I had hoped, especially with the stoutness of the leather, but it looks good, swivels by pulling out against a spring to reverse, and locks solidly.

Size (width) of the belt is JUST RIGHT for dress slacks, as it fills the belt loops, but does not require one to force the belt through the loops.  JUST what I wanted.

If you want "FLASH" then look elsewhere.  If you like good-looking utility for an everyday belt, then this is your choice.