…for the circumference. Lower hips: Use same procedure as #2. Measure horizontally across jeans, 1-2″ above bottom of zipper. Double for circumference. Thigh: Measure horizontally across the thigh at 3-4″ below the crotch seam. Double for circumference. Front rise: On the front of the jeans measure vertically from crotch seam to the top of the waist band. Back rise: Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband on the back o…
Today, low-hanging jeans are hitting new lows. We’ve noticed women and men donning their pants so low that their inner-wear is in complete see. But then again, how low is too low? Is there any guidance we can use to define this condition? The crotch-to-waist measurement on a normal pair of jeans is someplace between 10 and twelve inches. But over the previous couple of years, the rise has lowered as 3 to 4 inches. The dropped crotch has go…
…l find. Neither tapered nor excessively loose, this conservative style is ideal for those who want their jeans to do nothing more than cover their legs. Jeans Rises The measure of a jean’s rise is taken from between the crotch and the waist. There are three major rises in jeans: low-rise, medium-rise and high-waisted. The rise can have a major effect on the overall look of a pair of jeans, so it’s good to be aware of the differences. …