Shopping for clothes can be a delightful experience for many of us. We often enjoy the process of finding new outfits and enhancing our wardrobes. However, there are times when we can’t try on clothes before purchasing them. In such cases, knowing a few useful tips can help ensure that the items will fit properly, saving you time and money. Here are some strategies to help determine if a garment will suit your body without trying it on.
1. Measuring trousers’ waist
One of the most frequent problems when buying lower garments is to know if they will fit us well at the waist level, especially when we have big hips. An easy way to solve that problem is to compare the trousers’ waist with the length of our forearms. Make a fist and put your forearm inside the waistband of the pants. If both measurements match, that’s your size!
2. Checking if skinny jeans will fit
Another point that often causes us doubts is to know if our foot will pass through the leg of a pair of skinny jeans. The best way to confirm this, in addition to trying them on, is to insert the fist of your hand. If it passes without problem, your foot and legs will also fit.
3. Checking your shoe-size
Although trying on shoes is usually simpler, knowing this tip won’t hurt. The idea is that you can measure the shoe’s sole with your forearm; if both measurements match, you can be sure you’ll walk comfortably in it.
4. Measuring socks
Another helpful hack is learning how to measure socks. That’s typically the kind of garment that you can’t try in many stores. To resolve the issue, wrap the sock around your closed hand in a fist. If the heel and toe touch without stretching, that will be your exact measurement.
5. Measuring your pants’ lenght
We also have an easy hack for you to know if the length of a pair of pants is right for your body. Simply take the garment and stretch it upside down. If the pull ends just below your chin, that’s the right length.
