The key to a well-fitting pair of jeans is measuring your body properly (and of course trying the jeans on). If you are shopping online (and can't try the jeans on), body measurements are extra important. Let us show you how to measure:
How to Measure Jeans Waist Size: Measure circumference around your natural waistline. Your waistline is usually just above your belly button (narrowest part of torso). Still not sure where your waist is? Stand in front of a mirror, and bend to one side. Your waistline is simply where you can see a natural indentation in torso on this side. Take a relaxed measurement, and keep the measuring tape parallel with the floor.
How to Measure Leg Length (Inseam): Measure from your crotch to your ankle (where you want your jeans leg to end). Ask a friend for help measuring! If you already own a pair of perfect fitting jeans, simply do your measurement on those jeans. Start at the crotch seam and measure to the bottom of the pant leg. Use measurements to determine jeans size from Jeans Length Chart below.
Women's Jeans Size Chart (Waist), International:
Please note: Different jeans brands have different sizing. But these sizes will fit most jeans.
Waist, Inches = Waistline Measurement, Waist size = Waist size printed in jeans, Jeans size = International jeans size
Waist,
Inches
Waist,
CM
Waist
Size
Jeans
Size
.
.
23 - 24
58 - 61
24
XXS
24 - 25
61 - 64
25
XXS
25 - 26
64 - 66
26
XS
26 - 27
66 - 69
27
S
27 - 28
69 - 71
28
S
28 - 29
71 - 74
29
M
29 - 30
74 - 76
30
M
30 - 31
76 - 79
31
L
31 - 33
79 - 84
32
L
33 - 34
84 - 86
33
XL
34 - 35
86 - 89
34
XL
35 - 36
89 - 91
35
XXL
Women's Jeans Length Chart:
See how to measure inseam in illustration above.
Jeans
Length
Inseam,
Inches
Inseam,
CM
.
.
Short/Petite (S)
30
76
Medium/Regular (M)
32
81
Long/Tall (L,T)
34
86
Tips, Tricks or Questions?
Do you have tips, tricks or questions about women's International (S-M-L-XL) jeans sizing/fitting? Let us hear! Thanks :)