So when you have your jeans on measure from the crotch seam of your jeans up to your belly button. This is your unique rise measurement. While measuring position the tape very close to the body without tightening. Jean sizes are based on your waist measurement in inches. So if you want a low mid or high waist jeans you will measure the low mid or high waist circumference and not your natural waist. Although mens jeans are usually ordered by waistinseam ie.
The width of the jeans is measured at the upper corner of the pants waistband from left to right. To measure your jeans size using an existing pair of pants use a measuring tape. Determine how high on your waist or hips you like to wear jeans. So if you want a low mid or high waist jeans you will measure the low mid or high waist circumference and not your natural waist. For detailed instructions on how to measure to determine bra size and get a correct fit please see. The measurements 78 or 95 inches are the height of the front rise of the jean and where they sit on your tummy.
Wrap it around your body keeping the tape parallel to the floor. Remember that this measurement varies depending on the rise then measure the inseam the distance from the crotch seam to the ankle hem. I had the honour of writing a 4 page article on finding the right jeans for your body shape for a book called get it by jacqueline laurita and jene luciani which just launched a while ago. This measurement is used for tops dresses and bottoms. There are two ways to measure your jeans size. Everyone has a unique rise whatever your size or shape.
1 by measuring an existing pair of pants and 2 by taking body measurements. Take this measurement two inches below the crotch seam and then double it for your thigh measurement. When you get this number double it for your jeans waist measurement. Measure the circumference at the place where you will actually wear your jeans. How to measure for a bra. Bras are sized using a unique system based on two measurements of the bust area.
This article im sharing with you now on finding your perfect jeans is in the book but slightly re. Its a whole womens guide on shopping beauty tips wellness and more which is amazing. Your waist measurement will be the entire circumference of the area where your jeans will rest. If you dont have one use a length of twine then measure that with the tape measure youve got in the garage. A soft tape measure like tailors use is most accurate. While the two measurements used to be more or less identical back in the days when only cowboys and workers wore jeans the waistline has been creeping down over the decades.
Check the brands sizing chart beforehand to determine which number corresponds to your waistinseam measurements. 2628 2830 etc womens jeans are usually assigned a number based on their waistinseam measurements ie. Measure at this point. Wear a belt or rope around the place whee you want your jeans to rest so that it will also help you to measure your length and crotch. The waist measurement of a pair of jeans is in most cases not the same as your natural waist at your belly bottom. Next measure the width of the thigh.