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#5,243
Hermès size Waist circumference cm to in ... just measure your waist or where you want the belt to hit you... this info is on their website under the belt kits size guide link...
70cm - 27.5"
75cm - 29.5"
80cm - 31.5"
85cm - 33.5"
90cm - 35.4"
95cm - 37.4"
100cm - 39.4"
105cm - 41.3"
110cm - 43.3"
115cm - 45.3"
120cm - 47.2"
 
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I bought my belt 3 years ago and didn't use it for the past year at all. It's been kept in the dust bag inside the box in my closet. When I took it out today, I noticed tarnishing on the belt - OMG. I tried rubbing it, using warm water and soap, and then polishing with a silver cloth - none of them really helped.

Should I try using bar-keeper's friend (which I heard is effective on brass and removing tarnish)? Or is there some other method I can use to remove this tarnishing. By the way, its the brushed gold metal H belt, not the shiny one.
 

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#4,369
Crusher3200 said:
I bought my belt 3 years ago and didn't use it for the past year at all. It's been kept in the dust bag inside the box in my closet. When I took it out today, I noticed tarnishing on the belt - OMG. I tried rubbing it, using warm water and soap, and then polishing with a silver cloth - none of them really helped.

Should I try using bar-keeper's friend (which I heard is effective on brass and removing tarnish)? Or is there some other method I can use to remove this tarnishing. By the way, its the brushed gold metal H belt, not the shiny one.
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Oh no.
Please take it straight to Hermes and do not apply Bar- keeper's friend.
 
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#4,375
Hi Hermes Belt Lovers! Can an experienced belt owner help me? I just ordered my first belt kit, 32mm with brushed H and swift/epsom black/gold strap. I ordered an 85 and a 90 since I wasn't sure on size and the online boutique had both sizes in stock at the time (I've been waiting for months for them to restock). I am a size 27/28 jean (depending on the designer). The 85 fits on the first hole so the next hole is visible when the belt is buckled. Is that a big no-no? The 90 is HUGE (can't believe there is that much difference between the sizes and it's too big on the 3rd hole) and I would need to have a lot of additional holes punched (which I would only want Hermes to do and I will never get around to that since I don't live near a boutique). What would you do? Is it ok to see a hole when the belt is closed?

Thanks in advance for the advice. :)
 
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BaltimoreJenny said:
Hi Hermes Belt Lovers! Can an experienced belt owner help me? I just ordered my first belt kit, 32mm with brushed H and swift/epsom black/gold strap. I ordered an 85 and a 90 since I wasn't sure on size and the online boutique had both sizes in stock at the time (I've been waiting for months for them to restock). I am a size 27/28 jean (depending on the designer). The 85 fits on the first hole so the next hole is visible when the belt is buckled. Is that a big no-no? The 90 is HUGE (can't believe there is that much difference between the sizes and it's too big on the 3rd hole) and I would need to have a lot of additional holes punched (which I would only want Hermes to do and I will never get around to that since I don't live near a boutique). What would you do? Is it ok to see a hole when the belt is closed?
Thanks in advance for the advice. :)
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Sounds like the 85 is your size. You can have 2 additional holes punctured on the 90 belt at an H store. I started with the 90 belts and had one hole punctured, but at the time I wore low rise pants. Nowadays I only buy 85cm belts and I like midrise or in some models higher so I need to put one more hole on my 90 belts ( will probably give them to my niece and buy new straps, much easier). I prefer the 3rd hole, no holes visible. But it's ok to see a hole, there are no rules on that, it's imo simply a matter of taste.
 
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vivelebag said:
Happy to share my new etoupe/black 32 mm belt and CDC buckle in PHW! I was hoping for a blue paon strap but they did not have it in my size. Funny that this classic, basic combo had eluded me for so long.
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vivelebag, wonderful pics of your H buckles and straps ~ you just reminded me that I, too need to add this classic etoupe strap to my collection. It is the perfect neutral and major congrats!!! :heart:
 
#4,379
Hello, sorry if this in the incorrect thread, but I was wondering if the 13 mm belt is difficult to find in black/gold or black/etoupe? I am interested in purchasing a belt, however, have never checked in my local store. I don't see these color combinations available in the 13mm online. I appreciate any input!
 
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