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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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In the previous version of the website all the available buckles and straps were shown and it was easy to put together a combination that you might want. That combination was also shown.
With the website as it is currently structured the available combinations are shown as dozens of individual pictures.
Nevertheless once you have found and selected any width/buckle combination that interests you, on the page for that belt there are 'colour' and size (length) options that show the straps available.

Just remember that although the range is the same, the online store inventory is not exactly the same as that available to walk in stores.
 
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PJW5813 said:
In the previous version of the website all the available buckles and straps were shown and it was easy to put together a combination that you might want. That combination was also shown.
With the website as it is currently structured the available combinations are shown as dozens of individual pictures.
Nevertheless once you have found and selected any width/buckle combination that interests you, on the page for that belt there are 'colour' and size (length) options that show the straps available.

Just remember that although the range is the same, the online store inventory is not exactly the same as that available to walk in stores.
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I found the previous version of the website to be far easier to browse for belts! As you note, it was quick and easy to make a selection. The new interface for belts makes me feel :upsidedown: and :rolleyes: and makes me want to :broom: leave the site! Probably not what the web designers had in mind! :lol:
 
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cmadtmifyb0623 said:
Also I’ve heard some people say take it to a flagship store (BH, NYC, or Miami) to have the hole punched. Is there a reason why? Do they have an actual machine or something that lines it up perfectly rather the regular boutiques that just hand measure?
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I think people are telling you to bring the belt to the flagship stores, not because they have special equipment, but more because a skilled craftsman is working there. I don’t have any experience regarding punching a hole on a Hermes belt, but I do have experience with a craftsman punching extra holes on my Jysphere shoulder strap. While on a trip to NYC, I brought my bag along with the strap to the Madison flagship store. They have a craftsperson on call everyday, and I had him take a look at my bag. He said it would be a simple quick job and took it to the back. When he came back, the extra holes that he punched looked exactly like the original holes on the strap and they were spaced out evenly. If you didn’t know that there were not supposed to be that many holes on the strap, you wouldn’t even know it was altered. It was done on the same day and they want me to try on the bag with the newly punched holes to make sure I was happy with the result.
In a regular boutique, at best they will need to send your item to a flagship store to be altered by a craftsperson anyway, but that means you will need to wait for the item to be transferred back and forth. At worst, a random sales person may try to punch the holes themselves and do a bad job and mess up your belt.
 
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Amka said:
I think people are telling you to bring the belt to the flagship stores, not because they have special equipment, but more because a skilled craftsman is working there. I don’t have any experience regarding punching a hole on a Hermes belt, but I do have experience with a craftsman punching extra holes on my Jysphere shoulder strap. While on a trip to NYC, I brought my bag along with the strap to the Madison flagship store. They have a craftsperson on call everyday, and I had him take a look at my bag. He said it would be a simple quick job and took it to the back. When he came back, the extra holes that he punched looked exactly like the original holes on the strap and they were spaced out evenly. If you didn’t know that there were not supposed to be that many holes on the strap, you wouldn’t even know it was altered. It was done on the same day and they want me to try on the bag with the newly punched holes to make sure I was happy with the result.
In a regular boutique, at best they will need to send your item to a flagship store to be altered by a craftsperson anyway, but that means you will need to wait for the item to be transferred back and forth. At worst, a random sales person may try to punch the holes themselves and do a bad job and mess up your belt.
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Yes I called Hermès and they told me that the NYC boutique has a leather craftsman there everyday and I might be going before the end of the year to NYC so I will definitely have it done there. I just don’t just a SA at a non-flagship store to do it. I called the store in DC and he literally told me they have a disclaimer that it might not come out perfect. Idk about anyone else but I have the worst luck and I know mine would turn out horribly and I just can’t risk that. I’ll wait for NYC I don’t mind lol.
 
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cmadtmifyb0623 said:
I just don’t just a SA at a non-flagship store to do it. I called the store in DC and he literally told me they have a disclaimer that it might not come out perfect. Idk about anyone else but I have the worst luck and I know mine would turn out horribly and I just can’t risk that. I’ll wait for NYC I don’t mind lol.
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Your worries can definitely be true. My first SA punched one of my belts and I never had it done again by her :sad:
She managed to scratch the belt and placed the hole noticeably too close to the original last hole...
 
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Here is a question for H belt owners. I own a reversible H belt with two buckles - silver and gold.
I have been Jonesing for a Hermes Kelly Belt that is adjustable to wear with dresses that need a belt.
My question is, would you get holes punched in the belt already owned to wear at waist height? Or would you shell out more $$$$ to purchase a skinnier Kelly belt that would only be worn with date night dresses?
And, if anyone has photos of a wider H belt with a dress, I would love to see it!
 
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Miso Fine said:
Here is a question for H belt owners. I own a reversible H belt with two buckles - silver and gold.
I have been Jonesing for a Hermes Kelly Belt that is adjustable to wear with dresses that need a belt.
My question is, would you get holes punched in the belt already owned to wear at waist height? Or would you shell out more $$$$ to purchase a skinnier Kelly belt that would only be worn with date night dresses?
And, if anyone has photos of a wider H belt with a dress, I would love to see it!
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Me personally I’d buy the skinnier Kelley belt to wear the dresses.
 
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