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Fit Guides

Jeans
We’re very serious about our fits here at Gustin.
The best pair of japanese selvedge denim jeans in the world will be worthless to you if it doesn’t fit like a glove. They’re the result of years of wearing. We often wear new fits for months ourselves before releasing them to make sure they pass the real test of everyday living.


One more thing. At Gustin, we don't use vanity sizing. Most customers order a larger waist size in our jeans than they do in other brands.
gustin slim fit selvedge jeans fit example
Slim fit

This is our modern slim cut. We’ve dropped the rise as compared to the straight fit so it sits lower on the hips. The thigh has been brought in along with the knee and there is a slight taper to the cuff. Definitely a more fitted look, but very wearable.

gustin straight fit selvedge jeans fit example
Straight fit

This is the perfect, classic straight leg fit. Not too skinny, not too loose. The rise is just right, but not super low. It’s a timeless cut that will never go out of style. Gustin was born with this fit and we’ve been wearing it for over 2 years daily.

gustin skinny fit selvedge jeans fit example
Skinny fit

This is our skinny cut. It's a true skinny fit - for people who are looking for a more aggressive cut. The thigh is significantly narrower than our slim fit, and the cut carries down to a narrow cuff opening.

Tagged Size 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40
Waist Measurement 29.5 30.5 31.5 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5 37.5 38.5 40.5
Front Rise 9.5 9.6 9.8 9.9 10 10.1 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.8
Thigh (2" down) 20.9 21.4 21.9 22.4 22.9 23.4 23.9 24.4 25 25.4 26
Knee (15" down) 15 15.3 15.5 15.8 16 16.3 16.5 16.8 17 17.3 17.8
Cuff Opening 14 14.3 14.5 14.8 15 15.3 15.5 15.8 16 16.3 16.8
Inseam 34 34 34 34 34 36 36 36 36 36 36
Tagged Size 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40
Waist Measurement 29.5 30.5 31.5 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5 37.5 38.5 40.5
Front Rise 10 10.25 10.5 10.75 11 11.25 11.5 11.75 12 12.25 12.75
Thigh (2" down) 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24.5 24.75 25 25.25 25.5 26.5
Knee (15" down) 15 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20 21
Cuff Opening 15 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.25 18.5 18.75 19 19.25
Inseam 34 34 34 34 34 36 36 36 36 36 36
Tagged Size 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
Waist Measurement 29.5 30.5 31.5 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5 37.5 38.5
Front Rise 9.5 9.6 9.8 9.9 10 10.1 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6
Thigh (2" down) 19.5 20 20.5 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24
Knee (15" down) 13.7 14.1 14.5 14.8 15.2 15.6 16 16.4 16.8 17.1
Cuff Opening 13.5 13.75 14 14.25 14.5 14.75 15 15.25 15.5 15.75
Inseam 34 34 34 34 34 36 36 36 36 36
Jeans Measurements
Picking the right size is very important. We know from selling thousands of pairs of our jeans that the best way to decide which size to order is to measure your best fitting pair of jeans, without any elastic, spandex or elastane, and compare with our size guide. All of our measurements are pre-wear and pre-wash. Expect our waist to stretch as they break in (raw denim stretches more as it breaks in than washed fabric), and shrink minimally when the pants are washed. Some customers find that our 5 pocket styles to fit a bit tighter than our denim because they don’t all relax the same with break in.
Waist

With the waistband buttoned, lay out your pants flat, and pull the top of the front edge to the top of the back edge. Measure from one end of the waist to the other, and multiply this number by two.

Front rise

With the pants still buttoned and flat, measured from the crotch seam to the top edge of the front of the pant.

Thigh (2” down)

With the pants still buttoned and flat, measure across the thigh, 2” down from the crotch seam. Multiply this number by two.

Knee (15” down)

With the pants still buttoned and flat, measure across the knee, 15” down from the crotch seam. Multiply this number by two.

Cuff opening

With the cuff flat, measure the width and multiply by two

gustin selvedge jeans measurement guide
Here's an example

You have a pair of jeans labeled size 30 that fit perfectly. You measure the waist of the pants like in the image to the left and find that actually measure 33" in the waist. Why are they a size 30, why is the waist measuring 33"? It's because many brands use "Vanity Sizing" to make you feel better about your waist size. We use it less than most.

So you have the 33" measurement. Now, let's select your Gustin size. Raw denim will ease about an inch in the waist as it breaks in. The stretching of the waist band typically takes a couple weeks of good wear and only achievable if you are able to button the jeans all the way up. If you're between sizes, we recommend going one size up. In this case, you would choose Gustin size 33. Your jeans will be snug the first time you put them on. After a few weeks, the waist will relax and you will have a pair of jeans you can wear with or without a belt. This is where personal preference comes in, if you are looking for a comfortable fit right out of the bag without the break in process, you might opt for the 34.

How to measure
Waist measurement
gustin selvedge jeans measurement guide
Waist - how not to measure
gustin selvedge jeans measurement guide
Front rise measurement
gustin selvedge jeans measurement guide
Thigh measurement
gustin selvedge jeans measurement guide
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