Women's Belt Sizes: Size Chart and Types of Belts
Quick answer: Women's belt size is usually your waist or pant waist size plus about 2 inches, because belts are measured from the buckle end to the middle hole. A woman with a 32 in waist typically wears a size 34 belt. Our women's leather belts come in sizes 30 to 42, in 1 in ($44) and 1.3 in ($49) widths, with a gold-tone or silver-tone buckle.
Women's belt sizing is confusing because belts do not follow dress sizes. This guide gives a women's belt size chart, explains how to measure, covers the types of ladies' belts, and shows how width changes the look.
Women's belt size chart
| Waist where you wear the belt | Belt size to order |
|---|---|
| 28 to 29 in | 30 |
| 30 to 31 in | 32 |
| 32 to 33 in | 34 |
| 34 to 35 in | 36 |
| 36 to 37 in | 38 |
| 38 to 39 in | 40 |
| 40 to 41 in | 42 |
This is a guideline (waist plus 2 in), not a dress-size conversion. Measure where the belt sits: at the natural waist, or lower on the hip for low-rise pants. If you are between sizes, choose the larger one, since a belt that is too short cannot be fixed.
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How to measure your belt size
- Take a belt that fits you well. Measure from the end of the leather that goes through the buckle to the hole you use most.
- Or wrap a soft tape around your waist where the belt will sit and add 2 in.
- Choose the nearest size: our sizes run 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42.
For a general guide with photos, see how to measure your belt size.
Types of ladies' belts
| Type | Best for | Width |
|---|---|---|
| Skinny belt | Dresses, skirts, cardigans | 1 in |
| Standard belt | Trousers and jeans | 1.3 in |
| Reversible belt | Two colors in one belt, such as black and ivory | 1 in or 1.3 in |
| Statement belt | A bright color as an accent, such as red | 1 in or 1.3 in |
Match the width to your belt loops: a 1 in belt fits most dress trousers, while a 1.3 in belt sits better in jeans. For style ideas, see women's leather belts style guide and how to style leather belts.
Our women's belts
Women's belts are $44 (1 in) and $49 (1.3 in). The strap is slim full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, cut to your size with five adjustment holes, and the signature hexagonal buckle comes in gold-tone or silver-tone. Browse the women's leather belts collection, available in black, brown, ivory, white, red, purple, sky blue and more. Belts can be personalized for free, up to 40 characters; personalized items are final sale. US shipping is free and standard items can be returned within 30 days.
For a ratchet option in women's sizes, see the ratchet belts guide, and compare formats in the best leather belts guide.
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