Sizes, fits & measurements
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Vintage chinos vs. jeans: when (and how) to wear chinos
The vintage chino is the smart-casual alternative to the jean: lighter, cleaner, perfect for the office or a dressier outfit, whereas the jean stays the casual,…
Lire l'articleDoes vintage denim run small? How to pick the right size in period jeans
Yes, vintage jeans often run smaller than new jeans labeled the same size — but in most cases, it's not that the jeans shrank all over, it's that the sizing sys…
Lire l'articleMen's Jean Cuts: The Guide to Recognizing Slim, Straight, Bootcut, Baggy and Carotte
Slim that squeezes too much, bootcut you keep mixing up with a flare, carotte you can never quite place... there are roughly six main families of men's jean cut…
Lire l'articleBootcut vs Flare: How to Tell Them Apart
Bootcut stays fitted down to the knee then flares out slightly over the last few centimeters, just enough to slip over a boot — flare, on the other hand, opens …
Lire l'articleAmerican Pants Sizing: How to Find Yours Easily (the W/L System)
An American pants size always reads as two numbers separated by a W and an L: W (waist) for your waist measurement in inches, L (length) for the inseam, also in…
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