Here’s a rather unfortunate fact:
Way too many people underestimate how important inseam measurement really is.
Big mistake. The inseam is a crucial factor in finding the right-fitting jeans. Glancing over this detail leads to nothing else than frustration and an unflattering look.
This post is here to help you out in a few simple steps.
But first, you might wonder…
What exactly is an inseam?
Simply put, the inseam is the length of the inner seam on a pair of pants/jeans/trousers. It starts from the crotch and goes all the way down to the bottom of the pant leg.
The inseam serves as a foundation for pants, jeans, or trousers to have the correct length and fit properly. The inseam length can vary, depending on both the style of the pants and the height of the person wearing them.
In general, there are several specifics regarding inseam measurement:
We’ve discussed measuring your jeans in another post. The inseam deserves its separate guide as it affects how long the jeans will be on your body.
Steps to measure the jeans inseam
The good news is that you don’t need anything too complicated. Just grab a soft measuring tape and follow these simple steps:
Congratulations – you now have the jeans’ inseam cleared up!
How to measure your inseam
To find jeans that fit well, it’s important to know your inseam measurement.
Step 1: Wear a pair of skinny jeans or fitted leggings – measuring your inseam accurately becomes easier this way. Your feet should be apart, at around shoulder width.
Step 2: Use a friend for help! If possible, ask someone to assist you with the measurement. It’s easier and more accurate than doing it alone.
Step 3: Using the soft tape, locate the starting point. That would be where the inner seams meet at the bottom of the crotch.
Step 4: Measure on the inside side of the leg. Glide the tape down to the bottom of your ankle or the desired length for your pants. Remember to keep the measuring tape as close to your body as possible.
Step 5: Record your measurement. The result is your inseam length.
However, there’s a catch: you might need to consider some customizations depending on the jeans style.
Let’s talk about this, too.
Expressing your style:
A few tips on finding jeans with the right inseam for you
Jeans are an extremely versatile piece of clothing. Which is cool…but can also be a bit of a headache sometimes.
If you’re searching for skinny jeans, we have to warn you:
Skinny jeans often end just above the ankle or even slightly higher. To find your inseam with skinny jeans, you will need to measure yourself from the crotch to the ankle. Follow this rule if you want to find a pair with the right length for you.
Some of you might be fascinated with bootcut jeans or even the flared type.
Well, you’d want to leave some extra length here. Instead of the ankle, you should run the tape down to the heel. These few inches are crucial if you want to wear this type of jeans properly.
Don’t forget your shoe preferences matter too. There’s a difference between wearing jeans with flats or heels. The latter requires an inch or two more.
When shopping online, always use the brand’s size guide. A lot of retailers provide comprehensive inseam lengths in their size charts. If you want to find the closest match to your style, compare your measurements to the brand’s charts.
Our final tip deals with an often-forgotten factor:
Jeans might shrink on their first wash!
It doesn’t have to be by a lot. After all, even a tiny shrinkage will change the inseam measurement.
The culprit is the use of elastic materials in some pairs of jeans.
How can you deal with the shrinkage?
What some people do is just buy a little longer pair of jeans. Say, get them 0.5’’ longer and put them in the washer before your first wear. It’s an easy way to deal with the shrinkage factor.
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An even better approach to finding your proper fit
Getting the right pair of jeans online can be a challenging task. Even when you buy from the same brand, different styles won’t necessarily have the same inside leg measurement.
Finding your perfect fit becomes easier if you use size recommendation tools.
Size Sense goes beyond conventional sizing tools. We consider both body measurements and body type, matching them to the jeans’ waist and measurements. However, we also factor in both the rise and fabric elasticity.
The result of our algorithms is an impressive 94% accuracy.
If you’re shopping online, we’ll help you get the right-fitting jeans. And if you’re a brand owner, we’ll aid you in making things easier for your customers.
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