Jeans Size & Fit Guide

In order to make sure that your new jeans fit as well as possible we suggest you use your favourite pair of jeans along with a tapemeasure and get to work finding out what your measurements are.

 

All our jeans have been measured using the methods that are listed below:

 

Waist measurement: This measurement is taken at the top of the jeans(where the belt loops are) from one side to the other . Please note that this is not the same as your body's natural waist measurement (where the measurement is generally taken higher up). To obtain the final circumference amount needed in inches you simply double the measurement you get.

 

Hip measurement : This is taken similarily to the waist measurement , but at a lower point on the jeans. The base line is at the bottom of the zipper. It is generally taken at the widest point. Again the amount is doubled to obtain the final figure needed.

 

 

 

 

 

Thigh measurement : Find a place about 2''(5cm) below the crotch , and measure across the widest/thickest part of the thigh.

 

 

 

Front rise : Starting from the crotch seam going up to the top of the waistband.

 

 

Back rise : Similar to the front rise in going from the crotch seam to the top of the rear waistband.

 

 

 

Inseam : This is taken from the crotch seam all the way to the hem, follwing the inner leg seam.

 

 

 

Knee : This is taken across the spot where the kneecap is best judged to be(possibly the place of most wear) from side to side.

 

 

Leg opening : This last and easiest measurement is simply taken across the bottom of the leg.

 

 

It's all DONE! Now the only things that need to be considered when applying you measurements are the materials the jeans are made of as some will stretch more (or less) depending on the manufacturer,quality of materials used, style, level of distressing etc; but for that ,and to see which brands run true to size(or not) just have a look at our STYLE & FIT guide as that will make your decision hopefully a little bit easier.

The size variation (up to 1 inch) encountered occasionally by most people buying jeans has often been seen as proof of poor craftsmanship on the part of the manufacturer.

However, due to the very nature of the jeans manufacturing processes,the industryapplies a standard variance of up to 1 inch (+ or -) and considers it an unavoidable consequence of working with denim.

A lot of this 1 inch difference will readily disappear courtesy of the 2% lycra in the jeans with stretch, or in the wearing in of rigid jeans that should be bought up to a size down.