So, what does inseam mean?
Inseam is the distance from the base of your zipper (or crotch) to the bottom of your leg opening. Knowing your inseam is important to understanding how you like your jeans to fit! Do you love your skinny jeans to be ankle length? Are you feeling flares that hit the floor? Here’s your simple guide to understanding denim inseams.
How Skinny Jeans Should Fit
Skinny jeans can be worn one of two ways. If you prefer them to hit at the ankle, ask your Stylist for a shorter inseam. If you like them to bunch at the ankle, ask that they be a touch longer in relation to your height. Either way, you can pair your skinny jeans with booties for an effortless, casual look.
How Straight Leg Jeans Should Fit
Straight jeans are known for their universal fit & versatility—they’re the more approachable cousin to a skinny silhouette! A classic straight leg breaks right at your ankle—anything too long might cause extra bulk around the ankle which means a heel is required!
How Cropped Jeans Should Fit
Ready to show a little ankle? A cropped jean can come with a skinny, straight or even kick flare silhouette that gives your shoes plenty of room to show off. Worried that cropped jeans will shorten your frame? A good rule of thumb to follow is to show as much skin as the width of your hand!
How Boyfriend Jeans Should Fit
Feel like getting loose with your denim? We love boyfriend jeans for their roomier fit and feel. Boyfriend jeans are meant to be cuffed for that extra dose of effortlessness, so expect the inseam to be a little on the shorter side than a classic straight silhouette. Dress these up with a pair of block heels or keep it casual with fashion sneakers, all while showing off some ankle.
How Bootcut & Flare Jeans Should Fit
Flare and bootcut jeans have the most pronounced leg opening of them all, so they require extra length to reduce that awkward moment when the widest part of your jean hits your ankle. These, more often than not, require a heel and should fall to the floor regardless of your height. We love a good flare or bootcut for their body slimming effect & flattering fit.
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