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If the pants are a western cut they will most likely accept the 1.75 belt. I have never seen a western cut suit that would not accept a 1.5" belt. If they are contemporary city business suit they may not. Many of those only accept a 1.25"

carlson1 wrote: I am an EXTR EXTRA large man. I wear a 60. Good holster; good belt; makes carrying a lot easier

He ain't joking either. When I first met him I had to get on a box just to shake hands w/ him. He said he used to work under cover when in LE. Only reason I don't believe it is there aint no cover big enough for him to get plumb under. Have a great day tomorrow my friend.

+1 for what spud said. His gear looks good & many use it. I have a tapered belt, different brand. I am 56 & just a little tummy. Setting long at a computer w/ my old untapered belt began to pinch at the buckle. I really like the taper for desk work days.
If I was younger & the job was not a desk, I would not spend the difference in price. The tapper does not weaken the belt strength, quality, or efficency. It does make a dressier belt. Slim like you say, don't spend the money on the stiffner. I have heard many say that it is way too stiff & especially going in a tight circle around a slim waste.
My 2cents & some think it worth about half that.