You can buy a tailor’s measuring tape at fabric stores, convenience stores, or department stores. If your measurement is in between two sizes, round up. For example, if you measure 34. 5 inches, round up to 35 inches. For sizes measured in centimeters, round up to the nearest even number. For example, if you measure 51 cm, round up to 52 cm.
It can be helpful to ask someone to take this measurement for you. If you have trouble measuring yourself, try measuring the inseam of a pair of pants that fit you well.
Keep in mind that fabric can shrink after washing, especially with jeans and khakis. It’s okay for pants to feel a little loose or look a little long when you first buy them.
Reading the size on the label will usually get you close to the right pair, but since pant size can vary slightly between brands and individual pairs, trying them on is still the most accurate way to determine if they fit. Finding the right size can take some trial and error. If the fit doesn’t feel right, try sizing up or down.
You can buy a tailor’s measuring tape at fabric stores, convenience stores, or department stores. How tight the measuring tape corresponds to how your pants will fit. If you pull the tape tight, your pants will fit tight. For a more relaxed fit, put a finger between your body and the measuring tape.
If you have trouble taking this measurement on yourself, try measuring the inseam of a pair of pants that fits you well.
Keep your measurements on hand in inches and centimeters, if you’re not sure which system you’ll need when shopping.
