Guide - How to choose the Belt's size

Choosing the right size belt is easier than you might think. This illustrated guide will advise you on how to choose and wear the belt.


How to choose the right size of the belt 


(A) Comparison Method:

  • Measure the total length of a belt which you usually wear from tip to buckle included.
  • Choose the new belt by selecting the one with the total measurement closest to yours.
  • note: this is the most accurate method.


(B) Waistline Method:

  • Measure your waistline where you want to wear the belt ( wear the trousers and the shirt first ).
  • Choose the new belt by adding 15 cm ( 6 inch. ) to the measured waist.
  • note: remember that the waistline varies depending on where you wear the belt (high waist or low waist)



Correspondence table between Total Length and Waist Line

(A) Belt's tot. length cm. 95 100 105 110 115 120 125
(B) Waist at 3rd hole cm. 80
85
90
95
100
105
110
(A) Belt's tot. length in.   37.4 39.4 41.4 43.3 45.3 47.3 49.2
(B) Waist at 3rd hole in.   31,6
33.6
35.5
37.5
39.5
41.4
43.4
Hints before buy a belt:
  • If your measurement is between two sizes, always choose the larger size.
  • If you have any doubts, please choose the larger size. Our belts are easy to resize.


(C) Pant/Trousers size Method:

Follow this way if you don't have a belt or have you have to make a present. This is the less accurate method to choose the belt's size, because trousers/pants always wears in different ways from brand to brand, from design to design. The choice of size also depends on where you intend to wear the belt, especially for women (high waist or low waist).

the belt size depends on how you wear it

Use the below chart to convert pants size in waist-size (or viceversa).

Pants size chart and relative belt's waist size lenght, on www.maestripellettieri.it

Additional advice and information

  • If you are in doubt about your belt size or you don't find your size, take the next size up and don't worry. The belts can be resized later.
  • If you decide to regulate the belt by yourself, We recommend that you do not drill further the belt, but rather 'shorten them.


How to wear the belt

The best way of wearing the belt is to close it using the third hole ( usually the middle one ). Accordingly, the waist size will always be calculated with the belt closed at the center hole.

How to measure the waist from belt's lenght



How to find out your waist size

Don't you know your waist size? we will help to find the right way to measure it. Follow those simple tips to find out your ideal waist size.

When measuring your waist for the purpose of purchasing a belt, you should carefully measure the point where you wear the belt, not the narrowest point. Therefore it is necessary to wear trousers and possibly t-shirts / shirts that are used more frequently. Then with a soft tape ruler (tailor's tape measure ruler) measure the circumference of your waist, overlapping the tape ruler exactly where you usually wear the belt.

How to measure the waist from belt's lenght

In summary:

  1. Wear the trousers and the shirt
  2. Overlap the tape ruler at the height of the trouser loops
  3. The measurement obtained is the belt waist size.
  4. Adding 15 cm (5.9 in) to this measurement gives you the total length of the belt, from tip to buckle included.




Choose our Belts

In our shop you will find a wide range of belts

Elegant beltselegant belts

Men's beltsclassic belts

Casual beltscasual belts

Fashion beltsfashion belts

Reversible beltsreversible belts

Vintage beltsvintage belts

Braided leather beltsbraided belts

Braided Stretch beltsstretch belts

Extra Large beltsextra large belts

Suede beltssuede belts

Ribbon beltsribbon belts

Women's beltswomen's belts

Customization of the size according to your needs

If you want, we can adjust the belt for you before to delivery. When buying, fill the form "Size Regulation request optional FREE" indicating the requested full length including the buckle or the waist size needed. Optionally you may add as a comment in your order before to confirm it. We will do.
For special requirements please do not hesitate to contact us.


Best fit to sizes

Our belts have 5 holes, which provide a good fit in all the conditions. Each hole is 2.5 cm ( 0.98 inch) away from another one. If you buy a new belt which close at the middle hole, any change of your size will let you wear the belt from one size less up to one size more.
( eg. the belt with "Waist size cm.100" ensure a good fit from sizes "Waist size cm.95"  to  "Waist size cm.105")

Extra Sizes (XL, XXL or XXXL): We have models "oversized". If you do not find the right size, please contact us. We are ready to help You.


Not sure about the size?

All our belts are made with adjustment screw, so if you are not sure about the total length or the waist size, take one size extra and don't worry. Our belts can be easily shortened. Moreover after purchasing you can download the pdf file from your profile with detailed instructions for adjustment.

Here are some examples of our belts and quick tips on how to adjust.

Elegant man's belt

Leather belt with visible screw
unscrew, cut, pierce the leather, fix the buckle

Braided stratch belt

Braided belt with invisible screw
unscrew, secure the bride with tape, cut, fix the buckle

Elegant reversible belt

Belt with clamp-buckle
Open the clamp, cut off the excess, fix the buckle by closing it



Questions and Answers


Why I did not find my size?

The measure may not be available at this time or for technical reasons (eg, because of length of the skins) some belts models cannot exceed a certain size.

Solution: If available, choose one size bigger and please shorten, or request a free-adjustment of belt's length before the shipment.

If you have doubts ... do not hesitate to contact us.


Why the small sizes are missed? 

For practical reasons we prefer to produce belts in the most popular sizes, the smaller belts can easily be obtained by shortening the longest.

Solution: Choose one size bigger close to your size and please shorten, or request a free-adjustment of belt's length before the shipment.


All the belts can be shortened?

All our belts can be shortened.


What happen if I change the waist size?

Up to one size less and one more, the belt will remain wearable thanks to the 5 holes. For example, the belt with "Waist size cm.100" will ensure a good fit from "Waist size cm.95"  to  "Waist size cm.105".

If you lose weight for two sizes then we agree to cut the belt by following our easy cutting-guide, always downloadable from your account.


Need a belt for a very large waistline?

Have a look at our Extra Large Belts or simply Contact us . If you do not find what you need can be produced specifically for you.

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