- From $109
- every size, same price
- 3–5 weeks
- to your door: made in 10–15 days, rush 5–7
- 24"–70" waist
- cut to your measurements
- Fit Guarantee
- free remake or $25 alteration
- US duties included
- $18.76 express for one pair; free over $299
Images are digitally rendered previews. Every pair is cut and sewn to the customer’s own measurements.
How to find your body shape
- Wear something light, stand relaxed in front of a mirror and keep the tape level and snug, not tight.
- Shoulders: around the widest part of your shoulders, arms by your sides.
- Bust or chest: around the fullest part.
- Waist: at the narrowest point, usually just above your belly button. If there isn't a narrow point, measure at the belly button.
- Hips: around the fullest part of your seat.
- Now compare. Which number is biggest? Is your waist clearly smaller than the numbers above and below it, about the same, or larger?
- Rule of thumb: a difference of about 2 inches or less counts as "about the same". Bodies are rarely textbook, so if you land between two shapes, read both guides.
Shape tells you where jeans need room
Size charts assume one body: hips a set amount bigger than the waist, thighs in step with both. Real bodies don't follow the chart. When researchers at North Carolina State University analyzed 3D body scans of more than 6,300 American women from the SizeUSA survey, about 46% were rectangle shaped, a little over 20% spoon, nearly 14% inverted triangle and only 8% hourglass (NC State, 2006).
That is why the same size fits two people so differently. Knowing your shape tells you which measurement matters most for you: the seat, the thigh, the rise or the waistband.
Women's body shapes
| Shape | What it looks like | Jeans to try | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangle | Bust, waist and hips about the same width | Flare, Barrel, Mom | Jeans for a rectangle body shape |
| Hourglass | Bust and hips about equal, waist clearly smaller | Skinny, Bootcut, Flare | Jeans for an hourglass figure |
| Bottom hourglass | Defined waist, hips a little larger than the bust | Bootcut, Flare, Wide Leg | Jeans for a bottom hourglass |
| Top hourglass | Defined waist, bust a little larger than the hips | Straight, Wide Leg, Flare | Jeans for a top hourglass |
| Spoon | Hips much larger than the bust, with a rounded shelf at the upper hip | Bootcut, Flare, Wide Leg | Jeans for a spoon body shape |
| Pear | Hips and thighs wider than the bust and shoulders | Bootcut, Wide Leg, Straight | Jeans for a pear shape |
| Apple | Fuller through the middle, often with slimmer legs | Straight, Bootcut, Wide Leg | Jeans for an apple shape |
| Barrel (body shape) | A rounder torso and fuller waist with slim legs | Straight, Bootcut, Wide Leg | Jeans for a barrel body shape |
| Trapezoid | Shoulders slightly wider than the hips, a moderate waist | Straight, Skinny, Flare | Jeans for a trapezoid shape |
| Inverted triangle | Shoulders and bust wider than slim hips and legs | Wide Leg, Flare, Barrel | Jeans for an inverted triangle |
| Diamond | Wider through the middle, narrower shoulders and hips | Straight, Bootcut, Wide Leg | Jeans for a diamond shape |
Men's body shapes
| Shape | What it looks like | Jeans to try | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangle | Shoulders, chest and waist about the same width | Slim, Straight, Bootcut | Men's jeans for a rectangle shape |
| Trapezoid | Shoulders a little broader than the waist, balanced build | Slim, Straight, Skinny | Men's jeans for a trapezoid shape |
| Inverted triangle | Very broad shoulders and chest, a narrow waist | Athletic Taper, Slim, Straight | Men's jeans for an inverted triangle |
| Rhomboid | Muscular upper body and solid legs, waist narrower than the ribcage | Athletic Taper, Straight, Relaxed | Men's jeans for a rhomboid shape |
| Triangle | Narrow shoulders, wider waist and hips | Straight, Relaxed, Bootcut | Men's jeans for a triangle shape |
| Inverted trapezoid | Waist and hips a little broad for the shoulders | Straight, Relaxed, Athletic Taper | Men's jeans for an inverted trapezoid |
| Oval | A fuller, rounder middle, waist wider than the chest | Straight, Relaxed, Bootcut | Men's jeans for an oval shape |
Body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph
| Body type | What it looks like | Jeans to try | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ectomorph | Lean and narrow, long limbs | Men's Slim or Straight; women's Straight or Barrel | Jeans for an ectomorph |
| Mesomorph | Athletic, broad shoulders, strong thighs, narrower waist | Athletic Taper or Straight; women's Straight or Bootcut | Jeans for a mesomorph |
| Endomorph | Wider, rounder build with a fuller midsection | Relaxed or Straight; women's Straight or Wide Leg | Jeans for an endomorph |
These three come from a framework the psychologist William Sheldon popularized in the 1940s. It's a handy way to describe a build, not a scientific category, and most people are a mix.
We check your numbers before we cut
Copy your best-fitting jeans laid flat (easiest) or measure yourself with a soft tape. Height and weight are optional, as a cross-check.
Within 1 working day a pattern maker compares every measurement with the others and with your height and weight, and emails you before cutting if anything looks unusual.
How to measure, step by stepHow it works
1Choose a style
Pick the style above, then the fabric, wash and details.
2Add your measurements
Use the step-by-step builder on the product page. It takes about 5 minutes.
3We check, cut and sew
Made in our own workshop in 10–15 working days (rush: 5–7), then express delivery in 3–7, with US duties paid.
Guides to read next
Questions and answers
How do I find my body shape?
Measure around your shoulders, bust or chest, natural waist and hips, then compare them: which is largest, and is your waist smaller, about the same or larger than the rest? The tables on this page turn that into a shape.
Is rectangle the most common body shape?
In the research we found, yes. NC State's analysis of SizeUSA scans put about 46% of American women in the rectangle group, and a 3D scan survey of more than 12,000 men across India also found rectangle the most common men's shape.
What's the difference between body shape and body type?
Body shape compares the widths of your shoulders, chest, waist and hips. Body type usually means the ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph framework, which describes overall build. Both are only starting points for choosing a fit.
Do I need to know my shape before I order?
No. We cut from your measurements whatever your shape is called. The guides help you choose a style; the measuring guides help you get the numbers right.
What if I'm between two shapes?
That's normal. Read both guides, pick the style they share, and tell us in the notes for your tailor what usually goes wrong with shop-bought jeans.
The Jeanszilla Fit Guarantee
Your first pair in every fit is covered. Tell us within 30 days of delivery and we remake it with corrected measurements, free, or refund up to $25 for a local alteration. How the Fit Guarantee works
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