Understanding Denim Jean Sizing

The Mystery of Jean Sizing: Decoded!

Alright, gorgeous gals, rally round because today we're tackling the Bermuda Triangle of shopping: denim sizing.

Jean shopping can be less fun than folding a fitted sheet—on a good day. But fear not, my fierce fashion fiends, I'm here to decode those cryptic numbers faster than you can say "stretch denim".

Here's the skinny on denim jean sizing – literally

You see those numbers—23, 24, 25, and so on? We're going to decode Denim Jean Sizing. They're like the GPS coordinates to your perfect jean fit, leading you right to that sweet spot where you can breathe and your butt looks like a peach emoji. 🍑

This string of seemingly random digits corresponds to waist measurements in inches. So if you measure your waist and the tape says 28 inches (while you're not holding your breath and standing like a statue), then 28 is your magical number in the denim world.

But wait, there's a plot twist!

Those lovely numbers often come with a side of good ol' US & Canada size equivalents, which look like the dress sizes we're used to.

So, if you snag a 28-inch waist, your US sizing BFF is a size 6. Here's how the rest of the numbers translate:

Waist Size (inches)	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34
US / Canada Sizes	0	0	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18

Remember though, these sizes are more like guidelines. We know every brand has its own idea of what these numbers mean, and they sometimes seem to pull sizes out of a hat.

But why should you even care?

Because knowledge is power, honey! And in the battlefield of jean shopping, your size is your armor. Of course, each body is gloriously unique, and these sizes should just be a starting point. Sometimes you need to head into battle (also known as the fitting room).

So the next time you're elbow-deep in denim despair, clutching a size 29 that feels like it was made for your right thigh, remember this little chart.

And never, ever let a size tag define you. You're more than a number – you're a freaking queen.

And queens don't squeeze into jeans. We find jeans that fit our royal selves just right. Now go forth, shop smart, feel like a million bucks, and find those jeans that make you say, "Hello lover, where have you been all my life?"

Happy denim hunting!

XOXO,Your Bestie Jean Genie Randi