The most important thing is to choose a pair of pants that fit how your pants usually fit. You want to get a belt that will fit with the pants you normally wear.
Breathe in deeply and out fully. The measuring tape should expand slightly. Let yourself account for a little extra wiggle room when you exhale so your belt doesn’t get too tight when you breathe. Check to make sure that the measuring tape is in the middle or bottom of the belt holes, instead of flush with the top.
For example, if the measuring tape reads 38 in (97 cm), you want to purchase a 40 in (100 cm) belt. You need to add two inches because the measurement of your waist only accounts for the direct circumference of your waist. But the length of a belt does more than that – it includes additional length that must overlap to a certain extent at the buckle. The two added inches give you the wiggle room you need for a well-fitting belt.
Men’s small belts usually corresponds to a 30 inch (76. 2 cm) waist, while a women’s small usually fits a 28 inch waist. Men’s large belts usually fit a 36 inch (91. 4 cm) waist, while a women’s large typically corresponds to a 32 inch waist.
If you have to use the 4th or 5th hole, you’ll have a lot of extra at the end of the belt. [6] X Expert Source Paul Julch, MAPersonal Wardrobe Stylist & Speaker Expert Interview. 17 September 2020. If you’re using the first hole, the belt is a little too small and the end of the belt might not make it all the way to the belt loop on your pants. [7] X Expert Source Paul Julch, MAPersonal Wardrobe Stylist & Speaker Expert Interview. 17 September 2020. Be sure to wear pants that fit you well so that you can get an accurate idea about what size belt you need if you’re trying on a variety of belts.
If the belt doesn’t want to stay flat (because of overuse, for example), you can place a heavy object on both ends of the belt to keep it stationary.
This number will probably range between 30 inches (76. 2 cm) and 60 inches (152. 4 cm), depending on your waist size.
If you are using the last hole on a belt, consider moving up a belt size (in this example, to a 36) so that there is room to adjust the belt in the future. A correctly fitted belt is usually sized to the center hole. If you are using the first hole on the belt, consider moving down a belt size to a 32.
Remember that the pants must already be sized in inches, otherwise this method won’t be effective.
Ask people you know for recommendations for a good tailor. Search the internet for tailors in your area. If that doesn’t work, try going to a clothing store and ask an employee to help you.
You also don’t want to wear pants that fit too tightly because this can also make you end up with a belt that doesn’t fit properly.
Be sure to stand normally and breathe normally so that the tailor can get an accurate measurement. Use the measurement number the tailor gives you to order a new belt that fits properly.
