How to Measure Your Waist For Pants & Find the Perfect Fit

This article was co-authored by Chloée Ohayon-Crosby and by wikiHow staff writer, Bailey Cho. Chloée Ohayon-Crosby is a Costume Designer and Wardrobe Specialist in Los Angeles, California. With over eight years of experience in fashion consulting, Chloée specializes in personal, film, theater, and commercial styling as well as image consulting and costume design. Chloée has worked as an assistant designer for the distinguished fashion house Chloée and as a freelance stylist with Glamour Italia. Chloée studied Fine/Studio Arts at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and Fashion Design and Merchandising at the world renowned ESMOD École Supérieure des Arts in Paris, France.

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There’s nothing better than finding pants that are flattering and comfortable, but choosing a well-fitting pair can be tricky. Sizes vary based on the brand and country, making it hard to decide what to buy. Luckily, we’re providing the ultimate guide to take your measurements and find the right size. We’ve also included a pants size conversion chart for both men and women so you can say goodbye to guesswork!