We know more than anyone how difficult it is to find your perfect fit in a pair of jeans. The first step is making sure you know your actual measurements. If you are unsure then use our guide below. If you still have questions about sizing then don't hesitate to email us @ enquiries@kandrclothing.com .. we are very happy to help!

It is important to know that there are 2 industry standard methods for measuring the waist on a pair of jeans. In both methods the jeans are first laid on a flat surface.

The first method is the relax method (this is the one we use), where the waistband is measured from point to point in it's natural relaxed position.

The second method is the measuring along the top edge method, which involves pulling the front waistband up to the back waistband before measuring from point to point.

It is important to distinguish between the 2 because the measuring along the top edge method will often give a larger waist measurement. We give all our product measurements using the relax method.

Option 1) Measure an existing pair of jeans

Choose a pair of jeans that fit you well and sit at a similar position on the waist to the jeans you are buying.

1a. Measure the waist - lay the jeans on a flat surface and make sure they are buttoned up. Smooth them out but allow the waistband to sit in it's natural position (as it would if you were wearing it). Use a tape measure to measure from point to point across the waistband. Measure in inches and then double this to get your waist measurement. For example if the point to point measurement is 15 inches, the waist measurement will be 30 inches.

Keep in mind that waist measurements will vary depending on the rise of the jean. For example, low rise jeans will have a larger waist measurement because they sit on your hips, which are generally wider than your waist. Always try and measure a pair of jeans that sit in a similar position to the ones you are buying.

1b. To measure the inside leg - lay the jeans flat with the leg pulled straight. Use a tape measure to measure from crotch seam to ankle hem. Measure in inches. This is your inside leg length.

1c. To measure the rise on a pair of jeans, lay the jeans on a flat surface. Take a tape measure and measure from the centre top of the front waistband to the middle of the crotch seam. This is your front rise measurement.

Option 2) Measure yourself

2a. To measure your waist - use a tape measure to measure around your waist in inches. Pull the tape measure tight but make sure that it is not digging into your skin. You want it to feel as comfortable as you would want the waistband of your jeans to feel.

Usually you would take this measurement at the smaller part of your waist. However if you are buying jeans that sit lower, take this measurement where you would want the jeans to sit on your waist.

2b. To measure your inside leg - use a tape measure to measure from your crotch to your ankle (or where you would want the end of your jeans to sit). You may need someone to help you do this.

P.S. We include measurements for all our items, including vintage. Always refer to these before buying. In some cases, our measurements may differ to those given on the original size label of vintage items. Clothing, in particular jeans, naturally change shape over time, especially with washing. The measurements we give represent the true size of the item. 

All items are modelled by us. We occasionally have to adjust the waist of items that are too big in order for them to fit in pictures. If an item has been adjusted then we will clearly state this in the listing

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