Women's Stretch Invisibelt: No-Show Invisible Belt Lays Flat Under Fitted Tops, Denim

I am very small/petite. Is this belt small enough for very small waists?

Has anyone purchased this after owning the plastic invisibelt (same brand)? If so, do you like the stretch better?

I am unable to open the belt. How am I suppose to insert in pants loops when it won't open.

Does it smell like the plastic one?