How to Find Your Perfect Pants Size

There are two easy ways to find your size:

Option 1: Measure your body with a measuring tape.

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Option 2 (Recommended): Measure a pair of pants that already fits you well and compare those measurements to the measurements listed on our website.

Because many of our items are vintage and second-hand, comparing garment measurements is usually the most accurate way to find the perfect fit.

Option 1: Measure Your Body


Waist

Wrap a measuring tape around your natural waist.

  • Keep the tape level all the way around.

  • Do not pull the tape too tightly.

Record the measurement in centimeters.

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Hips

Measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat.

  • Stand with your feet together.

  • Keep the tape parallel to the floor.

Record the measurement in centimeters.

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Option 2: Measure a Pair of Pants That Fits You Well (Recommended)

Lay the pants flat on a table or floor and smooth out any wrinkles.

Waist

Button and zip the pants.

Measure straight across the waistband from one side to the other.

Multiply this number by 2 to get the full waist measurement.

Example:

  • Flat waist measurement = 40 cm

  • Waist size = 80 cm

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Hips

Measure straight across the pants approximately 18–20 cm below the waistband (at the widest part).

Multiply this number by 2.

Example:

  • Flat hip measurement = 52 cm

  • Hip size = 104 cm

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Rise

Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband.

Example:

  • Rise = 30 cm

This measurement helps determine whether the pants are low-rise, mid-rise, or high-rise.

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Total Length

Measure from the top of the waistband down the outside leg to the bottom hem.

Example:

  • Total Length = 102 cm

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How to Use These Measurements on Our Website

Every product (specially bottoms) in out listings includes measurements. You can find it written in the description. 

Compare your measurements with the measurements listed on the product page.

Example

Your favorite pants:

  • Waist: 80 cm

  • Hips: 104 cm

  • Rise: 30 cm

Product measurements:

  • Waist: 81 cm

  • Hips: 105 cm

  • Rise: 31 cm

Since the measurements are very similar, the fit should be similar as well.

Vintage & Second-Hand Sizing

The size written on the label may not reflect the actual fit.

For example:

  • A vintage size 34 may fit like a modern size 30.

  • Different brands use different sizing standards.

Always rely on the measurements provided in our listings rather than the size shown on the tag.

Need Help?

Send us:

  • Your measurements (or the measurements of your favorite pants)

  • Your height

  • The product you're interested in

We'll help you find the best fit before you order.