- 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.
The styles we recommend, on this body shape
Every pair is cut from your own measurements, whatever your shape.
Men's Straight jeans
Straight from hip to hem.
$109, every size
Men's Relaxed jeans
Roomy seat and thigh, straight leg.
$109, every size
Men's Bootcut jeans
Slim to the knee, opens over boots.
$109, every size
It's all about the waistband
Most oval-shaped men know the routine: buy for the waist, the legs are baggy; buy a low rise, it slides under your stomach by lunchtime. The fix is to decide where you want the waistband, under the fullest point of your middle or over it, and measure there.
A mid rise usually sits under; a high rise sits over and feels more secure when you bend. Either is fine. What matters is that the front and back of the jeans are cut for where you wear them.
What to look for in jeans
| Feature | Why it works for an oval build | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Rise | Mid or high, chosen by you, so the waistband doesn't roll or slide | Straight, Relaxed |
| Front rise | If you know your front rise, it tells us how the front should sit | Optional measurement, any fit |
| Seat | Room to sit without the back pulling down | Relaxed |
| Leg | A straight or slightly open leg balances the middle without bagging at the knee | Straight, Bootcut |
| Fabric and wash | Comfort Stretch gives a little when you sit; dark washes keep a clean line | Any fit |
Is your build oval? (rules of thumb)
- Your waist measures about the same as or more than your chest.
- Your hips are narrower than your waist.
- Your legs look slimmer than your middle.
- Belts tend to tip forward, or you stopped wearing them because they dig in.
Three fits that suit an oval build
Straight
The neatest line from hip to hem. Measure your waist exactly where you'll wear the waistband, and choose a mid or high rise.
Relaxed
Relaxed fit adds room in the seat and thigh, not a bigger waist. Good if you sit a lot or drive for work. Pick Regular fit preference to start.
Bootcut
A slight opening over the shoe balances a fuller middle. Tell us in the notes for your tailor whether you wear boots or trainers most.
What made-to-measure fixes
Ready-made big sizes are usually scaled up from a small pattern, so the leg grows with the waist. We take your waist, hips, thigh and inseam separately: a 46" waist can have a trim thigh and a 30" inseam. Every waist from 24" to 70" is the same price, and if you're tall too, see big and tall jeans.
When to choose something else
Skinny and low-rise jeans tend to cut in under the stomach and make the legs look slight. A straight leg with a higher rise is more comfortable.
Try Straight instead
From your numbers to your door
Choose a style above and add your measurements in the step-by-step builder: about 5 minutes (how to measure). A pattern maker checks them within 1 working day, then your pair is made in our own workshop in 10–15 working days and covered by the Fit Guarantee: a free remake of your first pair in each fit.
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Questions and answers
What jeans are best for a man with a belly?
A straight or relaxed leg with a mid or high rise, cut to the waist measurement where you actually wear your jeans. Comfort Stretch helps when you sit.
Should the waistband go above or below my stomach?
Either works; it's comfort and preference. Measure at the height you choose and tell us in the notes for your tailor, and we'll cut the rise for it.
Why do big-waist jeans have huge legs?
Because most sizes are graded up from one pattern, so every measurement grows together. Made to measure keeps your thigh and leg at your own size.
What is an oval body shape in men?
A build where the waist is the widest point, wider than the chest and hips, often with slimmer arms and legs.