Slim braided belt

I ordered a M (size 10-12) belt. I have about a 34" waist so I didn't think S would be for me.
It's utterly beautiful and I LOVE it. . . .but I am in the very tightest hole and it's just a bit loose. It JUST MAKES IT to not looking way too loose. But, if I could, I'd get the small. (they're all sold out.) I can wear this - or maybe I'll gift it. The size is my only "complaint" and the good of this belt far outweighs the slight looseness.

I loved this belt as soon as I started wearing it with my jeans, the only problem is that is stretched and become too large. I exchanged it for the next size down and it fits perfect. I would say that it runs a little big and grows with wearing.