Full-grain Italian leatherCut from one solid pieceMade by hand in VancouverSolid stainless steel buckleEvery even size, 26 to 581 3/8 inch, 35 mmFree tracked shippingFull-grain Italian leatherCut from one solid pieceMade by hand in VancouverSolid stainless steel buckleEvery even size, 26 to 581 3/8 inch, 35 mmFree tracked shipping
The short answer
Your belt size is the length from where the leather meets the buckle to the hole you use most, in inches, rounded to the nearest even number. If you don't have a belt to measure, add 2 to your jeans waist size: jeans 34 means belt 36. To convert centimetres, divide by 2.54. If you are between sizes, choose the larger.
A belt size is a length, not a waist measurement. Get it right once and every Variani belt you ever buy will fit.
Do not include the buckle itself, and do not measure to the tip. Round to the nearest even inch.
Measure a belt that fits (most accurate)Lay it flat. Measure from where the leather meets the buckle to the hole you use most. Do not include the buckle. Round to the nearest even inch.
Use your jeans sizeTake the waist number from jeans that fit you now and add 2. Jeans 32 means belt 34.
Use a tape measureWearing the trousers you will wear the belt with, run a tape around the line where your belt sits (usually through the belt loops). Round up to the next even inch.
Why add two?Your belt goes around the outside of your trousers, and jeans waist labels are often generous. Two extra inches puts the prong on the middle hole.
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The full size chart, inches and centimetres
Variani size
Leather start to hole
Jeans waist (US/UK)
EU waist (cm)
Tape over trousers
26
66 cm
24
60
26"
28
71 cm
26
65
28"
30
76 cm
28
70
30"
32
81 cm
30
75
32"
34
86 cm
32
80
34"
36
91 cm
34
85
36"
38
97 cm
36
90
38"
40
102 cm
38
95
40"
42
107 cm
40
100
42"
44
112 cm
42
105
44"
46
117 cm
44
110
46"
48
122 cm
46
115
48"
50
127 cm
48
120
50"
52
132 cm
50
125
52"
54
137 cm
52
130
54"
56
142 cm
54
135
56"
58
147 cm
56
140
58"
Every even size from 26 to 58. EU waist is approximate. Odd numbers round up to the next even size.
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Worked examples
What you know
Working
Order
Jeans label says W34
34 + 2 = 36
36
Your favourite belt measures 92 cm to the hole you use
92 ÷ 2.54 = 36.2 in
36
Your old belt measures 37 1/2 in to its middle hole
Nearest even inch
38
Tape over trousers reads 39 in
Round up to even
40
Women's jeans size 28
28 + 2 = 30
30
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Between sizes, and getting the fit right
Between two sizes? Go up. A slightly long belt simply uses an inner hole; a short one cannot be fixed.
The ideal fit: the prong sits in the middle hole and the tip reaches about the first belt loop past the buckle.
Thick fabrics: if you wear the belt mostly with heavy work trousers or over a tucked-in sweater, measure with those on.
Outside 26 to 58? Call or text Bian on +1 (604) 800-4009 before you order.
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Sizing for women
Variani belts are cut in the same 1 3/8 inch width and the same even sizes for everyone. The rules are identical: measure a belt that fits, or add 2 to your jeans waist size. If you wear your belt at the natural waist rather than the hips, measure there over your clothes and round up to the next even inch.
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If the size is wrong
Try your belt on gently over the trousers you will wear it with. If the size is not right, keep it unworn and contact us: Variani's 30-day satisfaction guarantee covers unused belts in their original condition, and an exchange is one of the remedies. Details are in the return policy.
From the atelier
Found your size?
Every Variani belt comes in every even size from 26 to 58.
Measure a belt that fits you from where the leather meets the buckle to the hole you use most. That length in inches, rounded to the nearest even number, is your belt size. Or add 2 to your jeans waist size.
Is belt size the same as waist size?
No. A belt goes around the outside of your trousers, so it needs to be longer than the waist number on your jeans. The usual rule is jeans size plus 2 inches.
What size belt for 34 jeans?
Size 36. Add 2 to your jeans waist size: 34 plus 2 is 36.
What if I am between two belt sizes?
Choose the larger size. A belt that is slightly long can use an inner hole; a belt that is too short cannot be fixed.
How do I convert belt size from cm to inches?
Divide centimetres by 2.54. A belt that measures 92 cm from the buckle end of the leather to the most-used hole is 36.2 inches, so size 36.
What sizes do Variani belts come in?
Every even size from 26 to 58, for men and women. If you need a size outside that range, contact Bian before you order.
What if my Variani belt is the wrong size?
Variani's 30-day satisfaction guarantee covers unused belts in original condition, and the remedy can be an exchange. Try it on gently over the trousers you will wear it with, and contact us before wearing it out.
Full-grain Italian leather, cut from one piece by hand in Vancouver. Every even size from 26 to 58, solid stainless steel buckle, free tracked shipping.
