The Magic of Choosing Clothes Without Trying Them On

1. Waistband Measurement

Individuals with larger hips often face challenges when purchasing pants. To select garments that flatter your body shape, you can measure the width of the waistband against the length of your forearm. Just curl your hand and insert your forearm inside the waistband. If the length is a snug fit, those are the pants you’re looking for.

2. Testing the Width and Tightness of Skinny Jeans

Many people are often skeptical about whether their legs will fit into a pair of skinny jeans. The best way to confirm is to try sliding the leg opening up your arm. If you can effortlessly slide your arm through without any resistance, those jeans will be a perfect fit for your legs.

3. Shoe and Sock Size Check

You can determine if a shoe is the right size for you by measuring the sole of your shoe against the length of your forearm. Similarly, for socks, if you can wrap them around your hand, touching the heel and toe together without any stretching, you’ve found your ideal sock size.

4. Testing Pant Length by Stretching

To check if the length of your pants is compatible with your body, grab the pant legs and stretch them out, pointing the waistband toward the floor. If the stretch reaches just below your chin, that’s the ideal length.

5. Pant Length Comparison Measurement

To determine the ideal pant length for your body, fold your pants, place the bottom under your chin, and then stretch them out as illustrated in the image. If the length of your arm aligns with the length of the pants, you’ve found the perfect fit.

6. Hip Width Measurement

When gauging the hip width of pants against your shoulders, the smaller the difference between the two distances, the more perfectly the garment will fit.

7. Shirt Width Test

You can attempt the folding and measuring technique illustrated in the image to find your ideal shirt width. If the width of the shirt aligns with the length from your left armpit to your right armpit, this is the shirt you should opt for.

8. Waistband Measurement Using Neck Size

This is a common technique employed to gauge the width of the waist. If the two ends of the waistband fit perfectly around your neck, you’ll have no trouble wearing those pants.

9. Pocket Size Measurement

The trick to finding a pocket that complements your body size is to compare it to the length of your arm and forearm, forming an L-shape as depicted in the image. A pocket that suits you well will be smaller than or equal to the combined length of your forearm and arm.