Measurements

Having the perfect pair of jeans has to do with the fitting of your jeans. One of the best ways to determine your jeans size is to grab your favorite fitting pair of jeans from your closet and go from there. The following steps will help you determine the correct measurementss for your next perfect pair of jeans:


1. Lay the pair of jeans on a flat surface and use your hands to stretch the jeans in the areas you are about to measure. That way, you will be able to measure all of the material and the actual "wearing size", and not the 'jeans that you just took of the dryer' type of jeans.


2. To measure your waist size, measure the pair of jeans horizontally across from the inside of the jeans. Then double the measurement for the circumference of the waist.

3. Upper hips: Measure horizontally across the opening of the front pocket, from right to left edge of the jeans. Double the measurement for the circumference.

4. Lower hips: Same procedure as above for measuring the upper hips, but rather, measure one to two inches above the bottom of the zipper. Double the measurement for the circumference.

5. Thigh: Measure horizontally across the thigh at 3-4″ below the crotch seam. Double for circumference.

6. Front rise: On the front of the jeans measure vertically from crotch seam to the top of the waist band.

7. Back rise: Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband on the back of the jean.

8. Bottom leg opening: Measure the flattened leg from side to side on the inside of the opening and double for circumference.

9. Inseam: Measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg. Straighten the seam down the leg to get a better measurement.