Sizing & Measurements

General Sizing Info

True Sizing – This refers to a pant where the numerical size is the same as the “true measurement” of the waistband
• A size 30 pant with “true sizing” would measure 30-inches at the waistband
• Most off the rack jeans are cut with ease, so size 30 jeans might be more equivalent to a size 32 in true sizing
• Many of our designers use “true sizing” - this will be noted in the Sizing tab on the product page
Cut with “Ease” – This refers to a pant where extra space, or “ease” is added to the garment. In the case of pants/jeans this usually means that an extra inch to 2-inches is added to the waist.
• A size 30 pant that is cut with ease might measure 31″ or 32″ at the waistband
• All designers cut differently, so the amount of ease cut into a pair of pants may vary from designer to designer
• Most “commercial” jeans companies (Levis, True Religion, etc.) are cut with varying degrees of ease
• Our Distressed Denims collection feature some styles that are cut with ease, and others that are “true to size”
True to Size – This is similar to “True Sizing” but can also refer to the “fit” of a pant or other garment.
• If a style is cut “true to size” then size Small will fit like a standard size Small (size 2/4)
• If a collection or style “runs large” then the pieces may be a bit more “relaxed” in their cuts.
• If a collection or style “runs small” then the pieces may be a bit more “tailored” or “fitted” in their cuts.
Stretch – This is the amount of “give” in the garment
• Sometimes this is the result of the fiber blend (percentage of stretch fiber like Spandex or Lycra)
• Sometimes this is the result of the fabric structure (knit vs woven, loose weave vs tight weave, etc.)

Compare Measurements From an Existing Garment

It is often helpful to compare the garment measurements we provide against the measurements of clothing you already own.

Flat measurements of a jacket that fits you well:

• Chest - Flat measurement of the jacket from armpit seam to armpit seam across the chest
• Waist - Flat measurement of jacket waist from one side seam to the other side seam across the bottom of the jacket
• Back Length - Measurement from collar seam at center back (where neck meets collar,) to the bottom of jacket

• Waist - Flat measurement of the wasitband from side seam to side seam
• Rise - Measurement from crotch seam to top of pant at center front
• Inseam - Measurement from crotch seam to bottom of leg down the seam at inside of leg
• Outseam - Measurement from top of pant to bottom of leg down the side seam on outside of leg

Providing Measurements for Special Orders

• Height and Weight - Good starting points - these provide a general idea of body type.
Additionally, if you can provide any current photos or social media links that show your build that is also very helpful.

Body Measurements:

For Pants:

• Waist - Circumference at belly button
• Hip - Circumference at widest part of hip
• Rise - Measurment from crotch to top of pant line
• Leg Inseam - Length from crotch to ankle down inside of leg

• Chest - Cirucumference around widest part of chest (just under armpits.)
• Waist - Circumference at belly button
• Hip - Circumference at widest part of hip
• Back Length - From neck to waist at center back
• Arm Length - From shoulder to wrist

Taking Body Measurements

Belt Sizing

• Belt sizing is not the same as your jeans size
• Measure one of your belts flat from the end of the belt (where it attaches to the buckle,) to the hole you currently use.

US Hat Sizing

Using a flexible measuring tape, measure the circumference around your head where you would want the hat to sit. Keep the tape level around the head.

21⅛" = 6¾ Hat Size
21½" = 6⅞ Hat Size
21⅞" = 7 Hat Size
22¼" = 7⅛ Hat Size
22⅝" = 7¼ Hat Size
23" = 7⅜ Hat Size
23½" = 7½ Hat Size
23⅞" = 7⅝ Hat Size
24¼" = 7¾ Hat Size
24⅝" = 7⅞ Hat Size
25" = 8 Hat Size
25½" = 8⅛ Hat Size

The most common male hat size is 7-3/8 and the average hat size for females is 7-1/4.