GUIDE · JEANS
Selling second-hand jeans: measurements beat sizes.
With jeans, the size says little. Waist, inside leg and cut are what sell.
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With jeans, waist, inside leg and cut decide, not the size alone. Give W and L from the label, re-measure the waist and inside leg flat, name the cut, such as straight, skinny or wide leg, and show the wash in daylight. Wear at the crotch and hem belongs in the photos.
- W/L plus measurements
- Name the cut
- Wash in daylight
What do W and L mean?
W stands for waist, L for length, meaning the inside leg, both in inches (1 inch = 2.54 cm). W30 L32 therefore means roughly a 76 cm waist and an 81 cm inside leg. Because brands cut differently, your own measurements belong in the listing.
Which cuts should you know?
| Cut | How it fits | In the listing |
|---|---|---|
| Skinny | Tight down to the ankle | “Skinny, high waist” |
| Straight | Straight from the thigh to the hem | “Straight leg” |
| Wide leg | Wide from the hip | “Wide leg, long” |
| Bootcut | Slightly flared from the knee | “Bootcut” |
| Mom jeans | High waist, loose at the hip, narrow at the ankle | “Mom fit” |
How do you photograph jeans?
Worn, from the front and back.
As a labelled AI try-on image or on another person who has agreed, with their face out of frame. You see the cut, the length and where the pockets sit.
The wash in daylight.
Blue isn't just blue. Flash distorts the colour.
Waistband and label.
The leather patch and inside label show brand and size.
Show the wear.
The inner thigh and the hem are the typical spots.
Frequently asked questions
What UK dress size is W30 L32?
That depends on brand and cut, and size charts differ. Measurements in cm or inches are more reliable than any conversion.
Do I have to measure the inside leg?
Yes, for jeans it's the most important detail after the waist.
Do shortened jeans sell?
Yes, but give the new inside leg and say that they've been taken up.
How do I show the colour properly?
Photograph in daylight without filters and name the wash in the text, such as light, mid or dark.