I was a little curious after I bought it.It looks great,it is a very good qulity,but runs smaller than expected.I thought I would wear it as in the picture but I think the model wears size L the one that I bought.Mine is over the waist and I wanted it lower like just above the hips.Anyway I love to wear it.

its beautiful but definitely way smaller than expected

This belt is beautiful, as it should be for the price. It helps to get it on sale. It should be noted, however, that the size range is more limited than indicated by the measurements posted by Shopbop. I ordered a small and there's no way it would fit up to a 30" waist. I am currently pregnant with less than a month to go and needed something to look forward to--but I measured the belt to make sure it would fit me when I'm normal again. On the loosest hole I think the biggest it would fit is 29", maybe even a little less since it has to overlap. There are only 5 holes (4" total apart) and the difference in each hole is spread out over three wraps so each hole does not make much difference. This is definitely a waist belt, you won't have enough leeway to wear it as both a waist and hip belt. If you're not sure assume the belt will only fit the smaller end of the range in the size description.