Pant sizes

biggphatdaddy
biggphatdaddy Posts: 50
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I know this has prolly been discussed, but I am being lazy and dont feel like looking...How are men's pant sizes measured? because I wear a 42 size jeans, and since I have been losing weight I can pull them out a good 3 inches away from my waist...I am down 36 pounds total so far...Now given that I can put on a 42 size and pull them out that far, I would think that means I should be able to squeeze into a tight pair of 40s or relaxed pair of 38s? Yes? When I actually tape measured my "waist" which according to most websites is 1 of 2 places either right below your navel, or where most men where their jeans just above the pelvic region. When I measure the navel I come back with a 48...the pelvic region a 43...either way, how does this equate to pant sizes????

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  • nikki91950
    nikki91950 Posts: 647
    Unlike women's pant sizes, I do believe men's pant sizes are based on your waist size. Using that theory, and your measurements, you should be able to fit into a smaller size...but the waist isn't the only thing that gets smaller with a smaller size of pants. You also have to take into account your legs and bottom. Those will both make a big difference.
  • nikki91950
    nikki91950 Posts: 647
    Oh, and you also have to realize that not all pants are made to the same measurements. Two pairs of the same size pants can fit you completely differently. I know that makes no sense at all, but it happens.
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