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What is an inseam and how do you measure it?

If you've ever seen the numbers on men's pants size stickers and wondered what they mean, we're here to help. If you know what these numbers mean, but don't know how to measure your inseam, we're also here to give you some guidance.

Men's jeans and pants are sized the with two numbers back to back separated by an 'x' (32x30 for example).

The first number is the measurement of the waist. You can measure your waist by putting a measuring tape around the narrowest point in your midsection.

The second number is your inseam, which is the length down the inside of your leg. This can be a bit trickier to figure out and can vary based on how you like to wear your pants or jeans.

In the video below, we show 3 ways to figure out the right inseam for you.

  1. The first is to find a pair of pants you know the fit of, and to measure the length of the seam on the inside of the leg from the crotch to the end of the pants.
  2. The second way to measure your inseam is to take a pair of pants that's too long, fold them under to a length you like, secure that length using a pin or clip, and then measure in the same way described in the first method.
  3. The 3rd way, which isn't quite as accurate but is a bit easier, is to use the chart found on our measurement guide which offers guidance for choosing your inseam by your height.
@mikemonnette How to measure your inseam. This might be common knowledge for some of you, but I've gotten the question a surprising number of times so making a quick video to show how to find the right length of pants for you. #abbreviatedapparel #mensfashion #mensfashiontips #mensweartips #mensstyletipstyletips #mensstyleguide #styleguide ♬ original sound - Mike

Keep in mind that if you like your pants a but longer or shorter, or if you have particularly long or short legs for your height you should take that into account.

Most companies offer inseam lengths of 30, 32, and 34 inches, but Abbreviated specializes in making clothes for shorter guys so we offer inseams from 28 to 25 inches.

Getting pants with the correct inseam can help you look better and feel more confident, which is what we're all about at Abbreviated.

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