The belts that I build are typically 2.5" I just have trouble finding the buckles to go with a belt that wide. I dont design them in the "traditional" style that I saw marketed at the St. Louis games. Mine are just your typical holes punched in the belt and then the buckle "peg"fits in the holes to hold it tight. Thinking about building a 2" or 2 1/4" soon because I echo Bradley's feelings about the 2.5 being "costumey"