How To Tell If Your Jeans Fit You Properly In 7 Simple Steps

Leaving wardrobe malfunctions aside, jeans that don't fit can just be unpleasant — not to mention, apparently lead to medical problems (very, very rarely). Of course, the easiest way to tell whether your jeans fit is if you feel totally comfortable and confident in a pair (feeling like you have to pull at the waistband or squat to stretch the fabric is no good), but if you're trying a new trend or shopping at a store for the first time, you might need some extra assistance.

1. Examine The Ankles & Crotch

Excessive bagginess or excessive bunching at the crotch are clear signs that a pair of jeans do not fit properly. If you're still not sure, however, you can tell jeans are too tight if the back inseam is leaning in favour of the left or right cheek. Another key place to look is the ankles. If your jeans are bunching near your feet, that's the first sign you need to re-evaluate your size.

2. Check The Fly

If you feel like you want to unbutton your jeans every time you sit down because you’re uncomfortable, that’s not a good sign Jeans that are too tight tend to create an inseam pulling to one side. It's also annoying to have to check that your jeans are staying zipped. You particularly want to pay attention to the tightness of the jeans when it comes to fit. Aside from the discomfort, super tight jeans can hinder circulation, which can lead to a mess of other issues.

3. Watch For Extra Saggage

You should have to button and unbutton your pants in order to take them off if they fit properly. Being able to simply slip them on and off without messing with the zipper and button likely is a sign they're too big. Other signs include excessive bagginess, sagging, and bunching especially at the waist and crotch when you wear a belt.

4. Look At The Wrinkles

Wrinkles are a good factor in determining how your jeans fit. Wrinkles facing inward mean the jeans are too tight. And wrinkles facing outward mean the jeans are too big.

5. Check Out The Pockets

The back pockets should be centred around your cheeks and cover the "middle third of your backside," but not extend beyond your cheek's curve. In other words, your back pockets should not rest on your thighs. Similarly, the front pocket should stay in the front pocket and you should not be able to see its outline against your leg.

6. Remember That It's The Pants, Not You

Of course fit depends on the type of jeans you wear, but overall jeans should actually feel comfortable. You should be excited to wear a pair, not dreading pulling them on.

7. Use Your Confidence As An Indicator

Have patience and keep in mind that it's about how you feel when you’re wearing something that fits well, a well-fitting garment is the best confidence booster.