How Do I Find My Size in Jeans? The Ultimate Fit Guide from Tellar.co.uk
Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar
Date: 2025
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How Do I Find My Size in Jeans? The Ultimate Fit Guide from Tellar.co.uk
Stop guessing. Start fitting. Find your perfect jeans size in seconds with Tellar.co.uk.
Jeans are a wardrobe essential — but finding the right fit can feel like solving a puzzle. With so many styles, brands, and sizing systems (UK, US, EU, waist/inseam), it’s no surprise that millions of people ask:
👉 How do I know what size jeans I wear?
👉 What’s the difference between a 28 and a UK 10?
👉 Why do jeans fit differently in every brand?
At Tellar.co.uk, we take your real body measurements and instantly tell you your best size in jeans — across 1,500+ brands. No charts. No guessing. Just accurate fit.
🔹 What Measurements Do You Need to Find Your Jeans Size?
To get your perfect jeans size, you only need three measurements:
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Waist – Measure the narrowest part of your torso (usually just above your belly button)
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Hips – Measure the widest part of your lower body
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Inseam (optional) – The length from your inner thigh to the bottom of your ankle (for leg length)
📏 Don’t have a measuring tape?
We’ll send you a free printable one when you visit Tellar.co.uk
🔍 What Does a Size 28 in Jeans Mean?
Many brands use waist/inseam sizing (e.g., 28/32):
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28 = 28 inches around the waist
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32 = 32 inches inseam (leg length)
But this doesn’t always map directly to UK sizing. For example:
Waist (inches) |
Approx. UK Size |
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24" |
UK 6 |
26" |
UK 8 |
28" |
UK 10 |
30" |
UK 12 |
32" |
UK 14 |
💡 These can vary a lot by brand — which is why Tellar uses actual fit data per brand, not just averages.
👖 Why Do Jeans Fit Differently in Every Brand?
Because not all jeans are cut the same. Some factors include:
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Fit type: Skinny, straight, wide-leg, bootcut, etc.
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Rise: High-rise vs mid-rise vs low-rise
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Fabric: Stretch denim fits looser than rigid/raw denim
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Brand sizing philosophy: Some brands run large (vanity sizing), others run small (European tailoring)
🔎 Tellar.co.uk handles these differences automatically — so you only see the size that fits your body in that brand’s jeans.
🧠 What’s the Smart Way to Find Your Jeans Size?
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Enter your waist, hips, and unit preference (cm or inches)
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Instantly see:
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Your jeans size in Levi’s, Zara, COS, H&M, Mango, Abercrombie and more
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A breakdown by fit type (skinny, straight, wide-leg)
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Suggested size per brand (US, UK, EU formats)
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🛍️ Try it now — it’s always free
👥 Compare How Jeans Fit in Top Brands
Brand |
General Fit |
Notes |
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Levi’s |
True to waist size |
Go up in rigid styles like 501s |
Zara |
Runs small |
Size up in skinny styles |
H&M |
Varies by collection |
Divided runs tighter; basics are roomier |
Abercrombie |
Curve-hugging |
Very fitted at waist and thighs |
COS |
Roomy and structured |
Try your usual size or size down for slimmer fit |
🧵 Compare all jeans brands now
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