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

"I think most women know approximately what size they are, but where people typically get thrown off is when they have to convert between different sizing conventions. In that case you really have to experiment to find the size you feel good in. Premium denim brands have started using waist sizes instead of numeric, and most denim brands have followed suit. Grading from one size to the next (28-29 or 6-8) should be the same, so the fit should be consistent."

The numeric-to-waist size conversion typically goes . . .

• 0=25
• 2=26
• 4=27
• 6=28
• 8=29
• 10=30
• 12=31
• 14=32
• 16=33