True Luck Jeans Sizing Guide — Find Your Perfect Fit
Finding the right pair of jeans shouldn’t feel like guesswork. True Luck Jeans are cut with real bodies in mind, but denim sizing varies across brands and even between our own styles.
This guide walks you through how to measure yourself at home, how to read our size chart, and what to expect from each fit category. Whether you’re ordering your first pair or adding another style to your rotation, we’ll help you land on the size that actually works.
How to Measure Yourself for Jeans
Start with a soft measuring tape and stand naturally — don’t pull your stomach in or stand unnaturally straight. For waist measurement, wrap the tape around the narrowest part of your torso, usually an inch or two above your belly button. Write down that number in inches.
For inseam, measure from the top of your inner thigh down to where you want the hem to land, typically your ankle bone. If you don’t have a tape measure, lay a pair of jeans that fit well flat on the floor and measure the inseam seam from crotch to hem.
Hip Measurement
Hip measurement matters most for fitted and slim styles. Stand with feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and backside. This number helps you decide whether to size up in stretch styles or stick with your waist size in relaxed cuts.
Reading the True Luck Jeans Size Chart
Our true luck jeans size chart lists waist size in inches on the left and corresponds to a numeric size on the right. A 32-inch waist typically translates to a size 32, but compare your measurements against both the waist and hip columns to confirm.
Inseam options run from 30 to 36 inches depending on the style. Most of our core fits come in regular (32-inch), long (34-inch), and short (30-inch) inseams. If you fall between two sizes on the chart, we generally recommend sizing up for relaxed and straight fits, and sticking with your exact measurement for stretch denim.
The chart appears on every product page next to the size dropdown. Check it before adding to cart rather than relying on your size from another brand.
Fit Categories and What They Mean for Sizing
True Luck Jeans come in three main fit families: relaxed, straight, and stretch. Each category sits differently on your body even when you order the same waist size.
Relaxed fits like our baggy jeans and Garfield relaxed straight styles are cut with extra room through the seat and thigh. If you measure a 34-inch waist, order a 34 — the cut already accounts for movement and comfort. Sizing up in a relaxed fit often results in a waistband that slides down.
Stretch Denim Sizing
Stretch styles like our black stretch jeans contain two to four percent elastane and mold to your body after the first wear. Order your true waist size or even a half-size down if you’re between measurements. The fabric gives slightly and conforms over the first few hours of wear, so a snug initial fit is normal.
What to Do If You're Between Sizes
Most people fall somewhere between the exact measurements on a size chart. If your waist measures 33 inches and the chart jumps from 32 to 34, your decision depends on the fit category and your preference for how denim should feel.
For non-stretch styles, size up to the 34. Raw and rigid denim doesn’t give, so a tight waistband on day one stays tight. For stretch denim, you can go either direction — the 32 will feel snug initially but relax into a close fit, while the 34 will feel comfortable immediately but may stretch out slightly after multiple wears.
If you typically wear a belt, lean toward the smaller size. If you prefer a looser, low-maintenance fit, the larger size prevents any tightness across the hips or thighs.
How True Luck Jeans Sizing Compares to Other Brands
True Luck Jeans run close to standard US men’s sizing, but you’ll notice differences if you’re used to European or athletic-cut brands. Our waist measurements align with Levi’s and Wrangler within a half-inch, so your usual size in those brands is a safe starting point here.
If you wear a 32 in most mall brands, expect the same from us in straight and relaxed fits. Stretch styles can handle going down a size because the fabric compensates. Japanese and European brands often size one or two numbers smaller, so convert carefully if you’re switching from those labels.
For help locating a physical store where you can try on different sizes before buying, check out our guide on where to buy True Luck Jeans for stockist locations and fitting-room availability.
Getting the Fit Right the First Time
Ordering jeans online works when you start with accurate measurements and match them to the right fit category. Measure your waist and inseam at home, compare those numbers to our size chart, and factor in whether the style you want is stretch or non-stretch.
Most sizing mistakes happen when people guess based on other brands or assume all jeans fit the same way. True Luck Jeans are cut consistently within each fit family, so once you know your size in one style, reordering becomes straightforward. Take two minutes to measure before you order, and you’ll skip the return trip.
Common Questions About True Luck Jeans Sizing
Raw and unsanforized denim shrinks up to one inch in the waist and two inches in length after the first hot wash. Pre-washed and sanforized styles shrink minimally, usually less than half an inch.
Wash in cold water and hang dry to prevent any further shrinkage. If you bought raw denim, some wearers intentionally size up one size to account for that first shrink.
Order the 34 for relaxed and straight fits, or the 33 for stretch denim. Non-stretch jeans don’t give, so a tight waist stays tight. Stretch fabric molds to your body within a few wears, so a snug fit on day one becomes comfortable quickly.
Our main size chart is cut for men’s proportions. Women ordering from our men’s range should measure waist and hip, then compare both numbers to the chart.
Many women size down one or two sizes from their usual women’s numeric size when buying men’s jeans. If you wear a women’s size 8, start by trying a men’s 29 or 30 waist.
Measure from your crotch seam to where you want the hem to hit, usually the top of your shoe or ankle bone. Most people fall into a 30-inch short, 32-inch regular, or 34-inch long inseam.
If you’re under five-foot-eight, try the 30-inch. Between five-eight and six feet, the 32-inch works for most builds. Over six feet, go with the 34-inch or plan to have a tailor hem them.
Stretch jeans are cut to the same waist measurements but feel tighter initially because the fabric hugs your body. After a few hours of wear, the elastane relaxes and the fit becomes more forgiving.
Non-stretch denim fits the way it fits on day one. If you order a 32 waist in both styles, the stretch version will feel snugger at first but end up more comfortable over time.
No, order your true waist size even if you wear a belt daily. A belt cinches the waistband and prevents sagging, but it shouldn’t compensate for jeans that are genuinely too large.
If the waistband gaps more than an inch when you fasten a belt, the jeans are oversized and will bunch awkwardly at the hips.