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    How can I be sure jeans I order online will fit me?
    Andrea Beaulieu
    Professional Tailor & Fashion Designer
    Andrea Beaulieu is a Professional Tailor, Fashion Designer, and the Owner of MOORE, a Brooklyn, New York based storefront and apparel workshop for gender-neutral, contemporary streetwear as well as custom-tailored products. Andrea has over 20 years in the fashion design and marketing industries and specializes in pattern making, draping, and the construction of garments. She holds a BS in Fashion Design and Merchandising from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
    Professional Tailor & Fashion Designer
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    Make sure to check the size chart for the brand online, and read reviews of the jeans to see if anyone commented on the accuracy of the sizing. Also, check to see if the jeans have any stretch—jeans with stretch will be more forgiving, while jeans without stretch will be more rigid.
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    How do you measure yourself for jeans?
    Drew Hawkins1
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    Take a tape measure and measure the smallest part of your waist, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above your belly button to find your waist size. Then, use the measuring tape to measure from the top of your thigh down to your ankle bone to find your inseam. Use these 2 measurements to read the sizing charts of the jeans you plan to purchase so you can be sure they fit.
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    What is a size 28 in jeans?
    Drew Hawkins1
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    It depends on the sizing chart being used. 28 could refer to the circumference of the waist. However, different countries and brands use different sizes for their jeans. For example, a US size 28 pair of jeans would be a UK size 10. Consult the sizing chart for the jeans to be sure of their measurements.
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    How do you measure for men's jeans?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Community Answer
    Men's jeans are often easy to measure. Take a tape measure and measure around your waist. Then, measure from the top of your thigh down to your ankle bone to find your inseam. Use the 2 measurements to find jeans that fit.
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