Using your pant size to figure out what belt size you should wear is probably one of the most convenient hacks out there. It's easy and quick, especially for those times when you don't have a measuring tape around or you're trying to surprise your best friend with a belt for Christmas and all you have at hand is their pant size.
The rule to follow here is to add two inches to your regular pant size. For example, if you're a pant size 32, go for a belt size of 34. Fashion influencer @brokebouijebabe added in a TikTok post that this sizing could change, however, depending on whether you decide to wear the belt over a coat. "If you plan to wear something thick, like an overcoat, a dress, [or] a sweater, then you probably want to size up a little bit more accordingly to what you plan to wear, but bigger is always better," she said.
But although the pant size method is convenient, Joe Meling wouldn't recommend it as the most accurate measurement, mainly because there are so many different kinds of jeans on the market now. While some sit high on your waist, others ride low near your hips. So the "add two inches" rule might be best used if you're looking for a belt to wear with a regular jean fit — something that sits on your waist.
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