It is very difficult to buy denim pants of the right size, most often this is due to differences in the dimensional grid of certain brands. In addition, all jeans differ in models, they can be both tight and loose. The only way to correctly set the size of jeans is to measure the product already in the wardrobe that ideally “sits” on you. The steps described below will help to buy a thing of the right size without spending a lot of nerves on it.
Size systems
Surely many people know that a different system is used in the dimensional grid. We will analyze each of them.
Russian size range
First of all, we will analyze the native Russian manufacturer, since almost everyone knows this classification, and few people have difficulties with it. How to choose the Russian size of jeans in compliance with all the features and differences?
To determine it, you will need to measure the parameters of the hips (girth) and divide the resulting number in half. For example, a hip size of 95 centimeters will fit 48 sizes. But do not forget that all trademarks use their own patterns for sewing, so the sizes can vary, both to a smaller and a larger one. Therefore, before acquiring a thing, it is better to try on it.
When ordering jeans trousers on the Internet, carefully study the size chart posted on the seller’s website.
American jeans sizes
Most often, on real trousers from the USA, the designations are affixed in the form of letters L and W, but there are also some manufacturers who use a different marking - XS, S, M, L, XL. The X in front of the letter means extra, which translates to "very." Accordingly, the XS characters at the beginning of the size range indicate that this is the smallest size, and XL is the largest. For women's jeans of large sizes, markings XXL, 3XL and beyond are used. In exceptional cases, there is a size range from 0 to 20, which also corresponds to the designation XS-XL.
In order not to make a mistake and make an unmistakable choice, it is recommended to use a special plate, it greatly simplifies the task. Some girls have a question: “How to use the scheme to determine the size of women's jeans?” To do this, you need to take two measures - the waist volume, which is indicated by the letter W on the plate, and the length (L).
Some more are confused with the conversion of Russian sizes to American values and, accordingly, vice versa. To determine the second, you need to subtract the number 16 from the Russian value. For example, subtract 16 from the Russian 52, and as a result you get 36 American jeans. Any woman must know this rule, since most of the high-quality trousers come from the USA.
European system
This system is most different from others, since all measurements are carried out in inches. Understanding how to correctly convert inches to centimeters, there will be no difficulty in determining the value. The designations in the European system are the same, that is, W and L are the waist volume and the length of the leg. For example, with a waist volume of 72 cm, the European size will be 29 (72: 2.5 = 29.2).
The length is determined by approximate values, so women with growth from 161 to 171 cm need to take L30, and with growth from 171 to 181 - L32 and so on. But do not forget that everyone has different proportions, therefore, whenever possible, a thing must be tried on. When this cannot be done, it is recommended to use a centimeter tape to measure the length at the seams of your favorite jeans. Once this indicator is known, it should be divided by 2.5.
As you can see, everything is extremely simple - to calculate the European size you need to know two quantities (W and L). Particular attention should be paid to volume, since the length can always be adjusted in the studio by hemming.
Chinese notation
There is no generally accepted dimensional system in China, but you should not be afraid of this, since almost every brand has its own size label on the site. Most often, the Chinese use the letters S, M and L, which fully correspond to domestic parameters 40–52 and European 32–54, to denote the value on jeans. Procurement experts say that Chinese manufacturers sew clothes of much smaller sizes, so buying a thing without examining the table is not recommended. This is explained by the fact that Asians in all respects are smaller than Europeans.
How to determine your size
When there is no table at hand, you can determine your size using elementary mathematical calculations. So how to determine the size of jeans?
Now most of the brands post detailed instructions on their official websites that explain to customers how to choose the right size. This is very valuable information, which in no case should be skipped and ignored if you want to buy a really suitable thing.
Example. A 42-year-old girl of Russian size needs 16 to be subtracted to purchase jeans of the American brand, which results in 26. This is the size designation that should be tried on.
Men's jeans
Now let's talk about how to choose the size of men's jeans. This is done similarly. On jeans trousers for men from America there are two designations: W - waist and L - leg length. It looks something like this: W36 L34.
This message is decrypted as follows:
For the owner of the trousers, the waist circumference is 36 inches (36 * 2.54 = 91.4), and the leg length is 34 inches (34 * 2.54 = 86.3).
Important! It is impossible to determine the indicator W of men's trousers by measuring the waist with a centimeter tape, because the result will be several centimeters larger and the trousers will simply “fly off”.
There are several ways to calculate this value (W):
- Approximate. This is when you know your Russian jeans size for sure. As you probably already guessed, you need to subtract 16 from this parameter, and you will get the number that should be indicated on the label of American pants.
- Measuring (this method is more accurate). You need to get your favorite jeans that fit best from your wardrobe, lay them on a flat surface, make the necessary measurements.
Important! Jeans must certainly be washed, since after washing they “sit down” a little, that is, they tend to return to their initial, not stretched, position.
The resulting number must be multiplied by 2, and then (if measurements were carried out in centimeters) divided by 2.54.
Thus, the indicator W will be obtained. But, considering that not new, but already worn pants were measured, the size must be adjusted by subtracting one. For example, after "taking measurements" from jeans, the result was a value of 45 centimeters, we consider:
- 45 * 2 / 2.54 = 36.2.
- Subtract one from it, i.e. 36.2 - 1 = 35.2.
- The result is W35 - this is the W indicator on the product label.
Calculation of the indicator L
This parameter cannot be determined by the Russian jeans size, since it is important to know not the height of the person, but the length of his legs. For all people, it is different, even with the same growth. To measure L, take a tape measure or tape and measure along the inner seam the length from the inguinal to the edge of the leg.
When measuring in centimeters, the obtained value must be divided by 2.54 (this is done to convert centimeters to inches). The result obtained will be L.
Rules for the purchase of women's jeans
When buying jeans trousers, it is worth considering that popular manufacturers are trying to clearly comply with the established system of sizes, which can not be said about little-known factories. Therefore, choosing a thing in the online store without the opportunity to try on, be sure to check the dimensional grid. Otherwise, the risk of acquiring large jeans or, conversely, smaller ones increases.
When buying jeans on the market, one should also not blindly trust the labeling on the label. To avoid countless fittings in this case, you can do much easier. At home, get your favorite pants that absolutely suit you, and measure the following indicators:
- Inseam leg length.
- The width of the leg on the thigh.
- Waist width from right to left.
- The distance from the groin to the waist.
The last item will allow you to immediately weed out products with too low a fit.
After completing all these manipulations, you can safely go to the market or to the shopping center, taking along a centimeter tape and the parameters recorded on a piece of paper. By measuring the model you like, you will understand how likely it is that it will suit you in size, and whether it is worth trying on.
Do not be lazy and follow all of these tips when buying, then the selected things will serve you faithfully for many years, and will not gather dust in the wardrobe!