Sizes of men's jeans: what are they and how to choose?

All over the world, men love to wear jeans, considering them comfortable and versatile clothing for all occasions. It is difficult to argue with this, because these clothes are perfectly washable, do not require ironing, and are comfortable for work and rest. However, many men have significant problems when choosing jeans. This is especially true for determining the appropriate size, because different manufacturers of jeans have different dimensional nets.

When choosing jeans in a store where there are sales assistants who are ready to help at any time, problems with choosing the right size are extremely rare. But when choosing a model through an online store, this moment can become a real problem. Especially when you consider that the labeling of denim pants is different for American, Russian and European manufacturers.

On jeans from American brands, which are of high quality, the dimensions are applied using two markers. The first is designated in the form of the letter W - this is the size, which is determined by the circumference of the waist and hips. The second is marked with the letter L and corresponds to the size (leg length).

You can determine the parameter W by your old pants. To do this, clean jeans are laid out on a flat surface, for example, on the floor or table. After that, the length of the belt is measured. This is best done along the bottom seam. Then the indicator must be multiplied by 2 - and you get the waist circumference, and the hip circumference is measured at the widest point.

The L marker is measured from the crotch along the inside seam to the very bottom of the trousers. It is convenient to do this on old jeans that fit perfectly in length. After that, you need to divide the resulting number by 2.54 to get the measurement result in inches.

Each of them has its own marking and certain parameters. Jeans suitable for men up to 193 centimeters tall and with a standard figure will have an N marker. Thick guys with a height of 166-187 cm should look for the designation in the form of the letter U. But for those who are thin and with a height in the range of 166-197 centimeters, you should choose pants marked S.

You can find similar markings from many manufacturers of jeans products from America and Europe. However, when choosing jeans of a suitable size, it is also worth considering how the fabric stretches or shrinks after washing and with prolonged wear. This can be understood by looking at the tag. For example, if the jeans material is untreated and shrinks after washing, it will be labeled Shrink-to-Fit, Dry or Unwashed.

If the fabric is processed, the jeans will "shrink" by only 3%, that is, insignificantly, and additional designations are not required.

When purchasing foreign jeans, you can easily get confused about the sizes due to differences in markings. On American models, as a rule, you can find letters and numbers that indicate the size: W and L. It should be borne in mind that these parameters are indicated by American manufacturers in inches. For example, it will look like this: W36 / L34. To understand what size it is by understandable Russian standards, it is worth measuring your waist, hips, and then making the simple calculations given above.

but you can speed up the process somewhat, since a special table already exists... It shows the correspondences of the sizes of different countries.

If you look into it, it becomes clear that American jeans size 34 is Russian size 44... Europe and Russia use both one size range, for example, Italian and German manufacturers, and different ones, for example, British brands. Therefore, jeans can be selected simply by knowing your size. For example, if the tag indicates 48 size, then it corresponds to 48 Russian, 56 size - 56, and 54 size - 54. However, if the models are English, then you will have to measure the waist circumference, and then divide the value by 2.54 to get the result in inches.

Chinese manufacturers produce products with sizes identical to the size range in the United States. As a result, letters and numbers can be found on their tag, just like on American jeans. Thus, if by American standards you wear size 32, then you can safely choose W32 / L30. To navigate by height, it is worth taking into account that the American size 30 is best suited for men with a height of 161 to 170 cm, 32 - from 171 to 180 cm, 34 - from 181 to 190 cm, 36 - from 191 to 200 cm ...

The international system of sizes differs significantly from all others, since it uses exclusively letters for designation. It should be clarified that they are obtained by abbreviating British words. For example, X can be interpreted as "very". The bottom line is that size S is just small and XS is very small. This size should be chosen by those whose waist circumference in inches does not exceed 28-29 cm.

The letter M on the label should be deciphered as medium size, and it corresponds to size 38 US grid, and L as large, corresponding to size 40-42. Jeans of this size are suitable for men with a waist circumference of W 31-33 inches. Sizes XL or XXL will indicate very large or very, very large. They correspond to 52-56 Russian sizes.

Many manufacturers use a standard mesh, which takes into account the average height and standard build. Otherwise, there are additional designations on the label of a particular model, for example, height.

Consider how to choose men's jeans from the most famous brands.

At the well-known brand Wrangler, the correspondences to the indicated markings are impressive in their accuracy. If an error can occur, it is only in the length of the leg, and then - this value will not exceed one inch. More than 23 sizes are known in the manufacturer's size range. Male models are produced for men with a waist circumference of 73.7-167.7 cm and with a leg length from 71.1 to 91.4 cm.

When choosing models from Wrangler, which should fit quite tightly without a strap, it is worth opting for the smaller size. This is due to the fact that jeans are often stretched during wear and, as a result, fit perfectly to the figure. Often the brand has products that shrink by 10 percent or more after washing. At the same time, shrinkage can sometimes even reach 14% along the length.

Models of Montana jeans are varied, including sizes. The manufacturer's tags indicate the size of the waist and hips, but you must take into account your height. After washing, the brand's products can shrink by half a size or size in width and 1-2 centimeters in length. When choosing jeans for men, it should be borne in mind that the belt width of the most popular size W32 / L34 is 40.5 cm. And you should also know that size 32 is designed for height from 175 to 180 cm, and size 34 - for height from 185 to 190 cm.

Levi's jeans are labeled, like most American brands, with two parameters W and L. Men's versions are produced with a waist circumference of 71-109 centimeters, and hips - 85.75-122.25 centimeters. When choosing pants of this brand, it is worth considering, in addition to these two parameters, such as H (fit) and B (thigh).The first one is measured horizontally at the widest point of the body, which is below the waist. The second is horizontally along the thigh 5 centimeters lower than the crotch.

It should be clarified that the dimensional grid of this manufacturer is expressed exclusively in inches, therefore, when converting to centimeters, it must be multiplied by 2.54. It should also be borne in mind that jeans stretch when worn, and it is better if they fit tightly.

The labels of this brand also indicate the size of the waist and hips in inches. Pants from the American manufacturer completely match the stated size grid. However, it must be borne in mind when choosing that the fit differs depending on the directions of the model. In total, the brand stands out in 4 directions: sports, Rock, casual and elegant without frills. By height, the sizes are distributed as follows: 30L - from 172 to 176 cm, 32L - from 176 to 180 cm, 34L - from 180 to 184 cm, 36L - from 184 to 188 cm.

Sizes of men's jeans from this brand vary from 38 to 50 in centimeters and from 40 to 52 in inches. It is worth noting that this manufacturer is one of the few who have designations in centimeters and inches at the same time. When choosing jeans from Zara, men should consider the waist and hips. At the same time, the waist circumference can vary from 72 to 97 centimeters, and the hips - from 91 to 126 centimeters.

Finding comfortable jeans is quite easy if you get the right size. Products of well-known brands are distinguished by the fact that all the necessary markings are applied on them very accurately according to all standards. However, you need to be extremely careful when buying products from obscure manufacturers. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the brand's website (if any) before buying and check the size table of a particular manufacturer.

For men with average height, you can safely choose models that do not indicate the L parameter. Most often, manufacturers do not put it on jeans. Choosing trousers that have elasticated threads will provide a more comfortable fit for the jeans.

For short guys, you should choose models with a straight cut, which will fit exactly at the waist. At the same time, they should be with spacious trousers and sit well at the waist. Tall young men should give preference to tapered options, the belt of which will be on the hips.

When choosing jeans, it is important to know what material they are made of. Quality models are made from dense and rough cotton. Sometimes elastane may be included in the composition, which helps to ensure that the pants do not lose their original appearance for a longer period.

Men of average height should not buy jeans that are too tall, even if they fit well at the waist. Of course, if you wish, you can shorten them, but this may deteriorate their appearance. First of all, after trimming, the proportions of the pants may change, especially this will be strongly visible on the fit on the knees.

When choosing, it should be borne in mind that some brands make jeans that may shrink after the first wash... If there is a warning about this on the tag, then it is better to choose larger pants.

How to choose the sizes of men's jeans, see the video below.