Official Hermes Belt Thread

[Israeli_Flava]

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"

 

[nekochama]

Not sure if chamonix will blister in the rain. Hopefully, leather experts can chime in. The etain strap would be a fantastic neutral! That's another color on my wish list! i would love to get a strap in magnolia and one in vert vertigo. (I really need to stop obsessing.)

The 95 for low waisted jeans will probably be a great fit. I wonder if H would cut it down if it is too long? I'm sure the size will be fine, though. I would rather a strap be too long than too short! It will also save you the hassle in returning it if it were too short.

I love your bold color choices! I'm a total neutral hound. My H colors so far are black, gold, vert anglais, fauve barenia and bordeaux (just SLG).

I have never heard of Hermes shortening a belt. Just of them adding up to two holes. We shall see if the 95 works with two extra holes (they are totally sold out of 42mm 90s in Etain.) Today I wore my 90 with high waisted jeans, using the extra-small hole I had added. It was supposed to rain, so I opted for that epsom in 90! Too afraid to wear the 85 chamomix in rainy weather. I need to research more so I can feel safe wearing various leathers in all sorts of weather. I can't imagine taking CDCs off every time I wash my hands!

I hope the 95 Etain works out. If not, I can always explore the new 38mm when it becomes more available. But I feel like I need those extra 4mm... I like big!

 

[nekochama]

For those who have had their belts for a long time, do the belt holes stretch out and become too loose?

Hi! I am not a longtime Hermes belt owner but did research this before buying. My impression is that the holes might stretch if you wear your belt too tight. This is why I was a little miffed that I had to add a hole to my first belt - the SA fit me in high waist pants quite snugly.

I hope longterm H belt owners chime in, as I am curious about their experiences, too!

 

[papertiger]

Hi! I am not a longtime Hermes belt owner but did research this before buying. My impression is that the holes might stretch if you wear your belt too tight. This is why I was a little miffed that I had to add a hole to my first belt - the SA fit me in high waist pants quite snugly.

I hope longterm H belt owners chime in, as I am curious about their experiences, too!

This is true. The holes will stretch if the belt it too tight. If the belt is too tight and worn a lot you may eventually put stress on the whole strap. Also best not to yank off but lift carefully until the hole loosens a tiny bit.

The belt should be ideally bought to wear to fit on the middle hole. I have 3 belt straps, 2 to fit on my natural waist and the other with jeans and is therefore 2cm longer.

 

[nekochama]

This is true. The holes will stretch if the belt it too tight. If the belt is too tight and worn a lot you may eventually put stress on the whole strap. Also best not to yank off but lift carefully until the hold looses a tiny bit.

The belt should be ideally bought to wear to fit on the middle hole. I have 3 belt straps, 2 to fit on my natural waist and the other with jeans and is therefore 2cm longer.

Is 2cm longer a bigger belt size? I also notice some store their buckles and straps separately. I think this may help keep the integrity of the buckle hole intact and plan on doing the same in my closet!

 

[nekochama]

I was a bit fed up with the long waits and sky-high prices, too. Now I always get my belts for Hermes buckle from CasaNova1948.

It's a leather boutique in Italy (CasaNova 1948) that does personalized belts/belt straps. Great quality without the ridiculous prices since they get their raw materials from Florence.

Here's the latest addition to my collection! I absolutely love it!!

casanova1948.com/en/belt-straps-for-hermes-buckles-16

Sorry, I am confused. Are these fakes?

 

[papertiger]

Is 2cm longer a bigger belt size? I also notice some store their buckles and straps separately. I think this may help keep the integrity of the buckle hole intact and plan on doing the same in my closet!

Basically the next strap size up.
I store my buckles separately but that's also because I don't wear them everyday and have 2 buckles between 3 straps (I only like one model belt buckle, sometimes wear the buckle as a scarf ring).

If someone wears their belt everyday it will eventually get (nicely) worn, there would be no advantage to taking it apart every night. These things are meant to be used.

 

[nekochama]

Basically the next strap size up.
I store my buckles separately but that's also because I don't wear them everyday and have 2 buckles between 3 straps (I only like one model belt buckle, sometimes wear the buckle as a scarf ring).

If someone wears their belt everyday it will eventually get (nicely) worn, there would be no advantage to taking it apart every night. These things are meant to be used.

Good point - putting the buckle in and out for each wear could cause a little loosening.

 

[nekochama]

Quick question: Is adding two belt holes to a Hermes belt the equivalent of bringing it up or down a size? Will Hermes only add two? Thanks!

 

[WilliamLion]

Quick question: Is adding two belt holes to a Hermes belt the equivalent of bringing it up or down a size? Will Hermes only add two? Thanks!

Hermes can add two holes for free.
Adding holes means bring it down a size I think

 

[Lostinlondon]

After only just over 1 year, the holes on mine have definitely stretched a fair bit. This, I was explained by the SA, is mainly because I did not initially fit the buckle properly. The stud must be pushed all the way down the hole at the “starting” end of the strap (hope that makes sense). I’m also guilty of wearing mine most days, switching sides to match my outfit on that day. This will put additional pressure on the holes.

 

[nekochama]

Hermes can add two holes for free.
Adding holes means bring it down a size I think

Thank you!

 

[Serva1]

Glad the H belt tread has had a lot of action lately. Just sharing my ” belt habits”. I’m size 85 but initially bought many 90s because I wore low waisted jeans. Nowadays mostly midrise. Very soon, also after some SAs remarked they think I’m an 85, I changed to the right size. Had to put additional holes to my 90s.

I prefer the size 32, glad I bought mine before H swiched to 24 for women. I have two 24s, bought them mainly because of the lizzard buckles but so far never worn them. One of them is a size 80, had to put an extra hole at the boutique, to be worn with a dress. I got two 13mm as a present but never worn them either.

I always need a belt with pants so unlike so many other people I never take off the buckles. I just put the linen pouch on the buckle and store the belts flat in my closet. I have several of the same combo so that I don’t have to use the reverse size. My favourite colours are white, black and blue and favourite buckles are the Touaregs. Like so many I want my belts to match my bags, both leather type and colour. Here are some pics from the archives. Not all belts in my collection but most.




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[nekochama]

Glad the H belt tread has had a lot of action lately. Just sharing my ” belt habits”. I’m size 85 but initially bought many 90s because I wore low waisted jeans. Nowadays mostly midrise. Very soon, also after some SAs remarked they think I’m an 85, I changed to the right size. Had to put additional holes to my 90s.

I prefer the size 32, glad I bought mine before H swiched to 24 for women. I have two 24s, bought them mainly because of the lizzard buckles but so far never worn them. One of them is a size 80, had to put an extra hole at the boutique, to be worn with a dress. I got two 13mm as a present but never worn them either.

I always need a belt with pants so unlike so many other people I never take off the buckles. I just put the linen pouch on the buckle and store the belts flat in my closet. I have several of the same combo so that I don’t have to use the reverse size. My favourite colours are white, black and blue and favourite buckles are the Touaregs. Like so many I want my belts to match my bags, both leather type and colour. Here are some pics from the archives. Not all belts in my collection but most.

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Wow! I love your photos! Thanks so much for sharing them.

Making a large belt smaller doesn't bother me as the extra holes will not show on the tighter setting. However, my first belt fitting (85) was quite snug (I don't want to stretch the holes) and can only be worn with my ultra high waisted pants. I added another hole, but then got a 90 Noir/Vert Anglais for my regular high rises. That SA encouraged me to add two holes for my midrise BF jeans, but they show, which kinda irks me. So, since the 42mm is being phased out, I bought a 95 Noir/Etain (gorgeous) and will have two holes to make it smaller for my midrise BF jeans. This way the holes won't show. And I have the option of having a bigger belt in the width I love should lower rise come back into style.

I have a smallish waist that flairs out quickly into my hips, so the 42mm width has a lot of work to do to fit well on various rises on my body.

I absolutely love your belt collection, and can't wait to try more buckles with the new 38mm someday.

 

[nekochama]

After only just over 1 year, the holes on mine have definitely stretched a fair bit. This, I was explained by the SA, is mainly because I did not initially fit the buckle properly. The stud must be pushed all the way down the hole at the “starting” end of the strap (hope that makes sense). I’m also guilty of wearing mine most days, switching sides to match my outfit on that day. This will put additional pressure on the holes.

This is good to know, thanks! It's a shame wearing both sides puts more pressure on the holes... That's the best part of having Hermes belt kits - the variety!

 

[Serva1]

Wow! I love your photos! Thanks so much for sharing them.

Making a large belt smaller doesn't bother me as the extra holes will not show on the tighter setting. However, my first belt fitting (85) was quite snug (I don't want to stretch the holes) and can only be worn with my ultra high waisted pants. I added another hole, but then got a 90 Noir/Vert Anglais for my regular high rises. That SA encouraged me to add two holes for my midrise BF jeans, but they show, which kinda irks me. So, since the 42mm is being phased out, I bought a 95 Noir/Etain (gorgeous) and will have two holes to make it smaller for my midrise BF jeans. This way the holes won't show. And I have the option of having a bigger belt in the width I love should lower rise come back into style.

I have a smallish waist that flairs out quickly into my hips, so the 42mm width has a lot of work to do to fit well on various rises on my body.

I absolutely love your belt collection, and can't wait to try more buckles with the new 38mm someday.

Thank you, making a large belt smaller with extra holes doesn’t bother me either, as long as the holes don’t show. My nieces will inherit more of the duplicate 90s, because now I know which ones are my favourites. I don’t have any Constance buckles nor 42s or 38s and future will show if my collection will expand. The Kelly belt is wonderful with dresses since it’s one size fits all. But I do like my H belts and having options [emoji3]

The reason why why I don’t have wider belts is probably that I enjoy my Maxi Twillies tied around my waist when I like a wider option, mostly for dresses of course.