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- Denim Fit Guide
Denim Fit Guide
| Understanding your size |
| fit definitions |
| rise definitions |
| fit tips |
| expert advice |
| denim terminology |
Understanding Your Size:
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XS
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S
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M
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L
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| US SIZE | 0-2 |
2-4 |
6-8 |
8-10 |
| WAIST | 24-25 |
25-26 |
28-29 |
30+ |
| HIPS | 34-35 |
35-36 |
37-38 |
39+ |
Fit Definitions:
SKINNY JEANS
Tight through thing and leg opening. Leg openings range from 10-inches to 14-inches around.STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS
Width remains consistent from knee to leg opening.BOOT-CUT JEANS
Flares gently at the leg opening in comparison to the knee.FLARED/ WIDE-LEG JEANS
Fitted at the knee, opening to a more dramatic flare at the leg opening.BELL BOTTOM JEANS
Fitted at the knee with an exaggerated flare at the leg opening.TROUSER JEANS
Inspired by traditional pants, often with slash-pockets and back-pocket button detail. Could have varied leg openings.BOYFRIEND FIT
Roomier fit worn slightly baggy at the waist and thigh.Rise Definitions:
ULTRA-LOW RISE
Less than 7 inches between waist and crotch. Zipper measures between 1 and 2 inches.LOW RISE
Average 7 inches between waist and crotch. Waistband hits several inches below navel and zipper averages 2-3 inches.MEDIUM RISE
Measure 9.5 to 11 inches from waist to crotch. Waistband falls just below navel.HIGH RISE
11 + inches from waist to crotch. Waistband covers navel and falls above natural waist.Fit Tips:
Tends to Run a Little Small
ACNE (Womens)Corpus
Ksubi (Womens)
Tends to Fit Pretty True to Size:
ACNE (Mens)Anlo
Aristocrat
Citizens of Humanity
Genetic Denim
J Brand
Kasil
Ksubi (Mens)
Kova & T
Made in Heaven
Paige
Raven Denim
Rock & Republic
Rich & Skinny
Stitch's
Tends to Run a Little Big:
Earnest SewnJoe's Jeans
Loomstate
Seven
Simon Miller (washed)
Runs A Size or More Big:
Jean ShopSimon Miller
any raw selection
Expert Advice:
CARING FOR YOUR JEANS
In order to preserve the color of your jeans, hand wash in cold or dry clean. If you machine wash, do so in cold and turn your jeans inside out.To retain the original shape of your jeans, we suggest hang drying. If you must machine dry, use the lowest possible setting in order to avoid shrinkage.
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT
If your jeans are a little too tight when you first try them on, they are probably perfect! All denim stretches -- your jeans will give a little as you wear them.Leg openings of 13" and below work for tucking into boots. Anything larger and you may get a gathered effect.
ALTERING YOUR JEANS
When you need to get your jeans hemmed, take them to a tailor that specializes in denim alterations. Ask for the "original bottom" to be used on your jeans; it will cost a few dollars more, but it's worth it! If you intend to wash and dry your jeans, do so before having them altered.TIP: Bring the shoes you'd like to wear your jeans with to the tailor for the best results.
