{"id":424,"date":"2017-03-01T05:26:24","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T05:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/blog\/?p=424"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:39:39","slug":"jeans-measuring-the-right-waist-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toddshelton.com\/blog\/products\/jeans-measuring-the-right-waist-size","title":{"rendered":"Measuring the Right Jeans Waist Size"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

There is no standard measurement for jeans waist size. Sizing\u00a0varies considerably by brand because designers have different visions for the look of their jeans. In other words, jeans are not true to size. Here we demonstrate how to get\u00a0the\u00a0right jeans waist size by measuring. See waist sizes for a best selling jean.<\/a><\/p>\n

For all the denim brands we evaluated, jeans waist size measurements vary between 1\u201d and 3\u201d over the labeled size. For example: a jean with a 34 size label actually could measure anywhere from 35\u201d to 37\u201d at the waist.<\/p>\n

To make sense of this, the customer would need to have knowledge of the designer\u2019s intentions. The Levi\u2019s brand may prefer a longer rise for their standard fit, and the jeans need to sit higher on the waist to prevent sagging in the crotch; therefore, Levi\u2019s may target 1\u201d over the labeled size. In contrast, Diesel may prefer a shorter rise, and the jeans need to sit lower on the waist to keep the crotch from riding up; thus, Diesel may target 2 1\/2\u201d over the labeled size.<\/p>\n

At Todd Shelton, our target is 1 \u00bd\u201d over our labeled size. See our Jean Collection<\/a>.\u00a0Upon ordering a Todd Shelton jean, the customer will be shown exactly and clearly the method to determine his jeans waist size based on the jeans he already owns:<\/p>\n

1. Select the jean with the best fitting waist.
\n2. Lay it flat on a counter and smooth out the wrinkles in the waist.
\n3. With a ruler (or tape measure), measure across the middle of the waistband.
\n4. Double that measurement.
\n5. This actual dimension will be the target spec not the size you order. (Be aware that we add 1 1\/2\u201d to the target spec to arrive at the labeled size; therefore, if the target is 34 \u00bd\u201d, the customer should order Todd Shelton size 33\u201d).\"Where<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Where<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Todd<\/a><\/p>\n

For a more detailed description of this process, visit the sizing charts on any jeans product page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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