What inside leg means when you buy trousers
Short answer: Your inside leg is the distance from the crotch seam down to the ankle along the inner side of your leg. Measure it at home with a tape measure and a pair of trousers that fit well, so you can compare it with the length of new trousers.
What inside leg means
The inside leg is the measurement from the crotch to the hem or ankle along the inner side of the leg. It is different from the waist and hip measurements, and it decides whether the trousers finish in the right place at the ankle. Many people forget it, but it is one of the most important numbers.
How to measure your own inside leg
Stand barefoot and run the tape from the crotch down to the ankle where you want the trousers to end. Stand straight and do not pull the tape tight. It is easier with help from someone else, but you can manage alone with a mirror.
Measure a pair you already know
An easy way is to lay a pair of trousers that fit well flat on the floor and measure from the crotch seam to the hem. That gives you a number to compare with new trousers. Look at bamboo trousers for women and read the measurements given on each product.
Choose the length for how you want to wear them
Trousers can end at the ankle, halfway down the shoe, or fall all the way over the foot, and the length you want changes how much you need. Think about the shoes you wear most, since a trouser looks different with sneakers than with boots. Allow for the fabric riding up a little when you sit.
Height and inside leg do not always match
Two people of the same height can have different leg lengths, so height alone is a poor guide. Use your own measurement from crotch to ankle instead. If a product only lists an overall length, compare it with your own measurement and add a little if you like them longer.
Washing can change the length
Viscose can shrink in the wash and the tumble dryer, so trousers may end up slightly shorter. Follow the care label, wash gently, and let them dry flat. If you are between two lengths, pick the longer one if you wash often or want a little extra.
A brand with a focus on the basics
If you are looking for simple, calm shapes, take a look at Bamboo Basics, one of the brands in the shop. There you can read the measurements given on each product and compare them with your own. Remember that the fit can vary from brand to brand.
Match the top to the trousers
When the trousers fit properly, it is nice when the rest of the outfit works above them. A long sleeved T-shirt goes with most trousers, and you can look at a women's long-sleeved bamboo T-shirt to round off the look. Measure the sleeve length too if you want it exact.
Frequently asked questions
How do I measure my inside leg without help?
Use a tape measure from the crotch down to the ankle along the inner side of the leg, and stand in front of a mirror. You can also measure a pair of trousers that already fit well.
What if I am between two lengths?
Choose the longer one if you like a little extra or wash often. If you want the trousers shorter, they can often be shortened afterwards.
Is inside leg the same as trouser length?
No, trouser length is often measured all the way from the waistband, while the inside leg only runs from the crotch to the hem. Always check which measurement is listed on the product.
