Abstract: A buckle construction for adjusting the desired length of a band, such as a belt, strap or the like includes a buckle/tongue construction where the tongue is modified to engage a selected aperture on one end of a band, such as a belt. Tightening or loosening of the belt can be achieved over a distance less than that between two adjacent apertures on the band. In one preferred embodiment, the tongue is provided with a retainer portion formed intermediate the end of the tongue, dimensioned to releasably engage a selected aperture and hold it in position away from the free end of the tongue, to incrementally shorten or lengthen the loop distance of the band or belt.