Wrap a tape measure around your natural waistline. Slightly above your belly button.

*the smallest part of your torso*

Wrap a tape measure around the top of your high hip bone

Wrap a tape measure around the start of your hip bone

*take two fingers and push into your torso to find the top of your hip bone*

Wrap a tape measure around the largest part of your hips/butt

*make sure your feet are together*

Make sure you are not wearing clothing and your feet are together. Wrap a measuring tape around the widest portion of your hips. Pull the tape measure for a snug fit.

Wearing no clothing - wrap your tape measure around the widest portion of your thigh. Pull as snug as you want the denim to fit. For a looser fit, make sure there is substantial room between your leg and the measuring tape.

Take your favorite pair of pants and lay them down on the floor. Measure the distance from the groin to the bottom of the pant.

*for a longer fit add two inches*