Please measure the distance from the edge of your buckle to the hole that is used the most / shows the most wear for a belt that you are currently wearing. The second way is to get a tape measure and measure with your pants on through or over your belt loops because where you wear your pants, hips or waist can differ by 4 inches or more. That will be your belt measurement, the number I need to make your belt the correct length. The third and less accurate way is to add 2 inches to your pants size, however for me that won't work given that depending on the brand of pants, my size ranges from a 36 to a 40. Please use one of the first two methods of taking an actual measurement - it will help me to make your belt correctly, the first time. 

My belts have 7 holes, the belt I make for you will be the size you give me to the fourth hole / middle hole, thus a little room to grow during the holidays, as well as to shrink up for bikini or golf season!