How to Find the Right Jean Size For Your Body Type, According to Madewell's Designer

"Your waist at its narrowest part should indicate the measurement that correlates to your jean size. Even though that should give you a good idea of your size, all body types are a bit different, so I recommend you order two pairs to test out. For a stretch jean, order the size that your measurement indicates and one smaller. For nonstretch, go the other way and order your size and one bigger. It's always best to go to a store if you are new to a brand and try on different styles and sizes."

"It depends on your body type and the denim fabric used on the style. There is more forgiveness with stretch fabric as it will mold to your body, but if there is no to little stretch, you have to get the size you feel comfortable in. As far as height of rise goes (i.e., high-waist, mid-rise, low-rise), you should be the same size no matter what."

"All of our stretch fabrics hold you in so the jean doesn't bag out. Our performance fabric from Isko is especially leading in this type of technology. To find them on our site, look for Reform or Reform XP."

"In order to make sure the leg opening doesn't look too wide, you need to make the leg slightly narrower as you hem your jeans."