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Woman shares easy tip to make sure your jeans fit WITHOUT trying them on
TRYING on clothes before you buy them might save you time in the long-run.
But let’s be honest, it’s rarely ever a pleasant experience… especially when it comes to jeans.
@elimarie08/tiktokThe fashion fan used her forearm to measure the waistband[/caption]
@elimarie08/tiktokShe found her perfect fitting jeans thanks to the hack[/caption]
Well if you’ve ever had a meltdown in a shop changing room over not being able to squeeze your way into a new pair of skinnies, then this little-known life hack might just be for you.
In a viral video that’s racked up over 220,000 views, TikTok user Elisa shared her simple tip which helps her figure out if a new pair of jeans will fit without having to try them on.
She explained: “Don’t feel like trying on jeans? Try this out.”
To quickly judge how they’ll fit, Elisa used her forearm to measure the waistband.
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She continued: “If [your elbow and fingertips] won’t fit, it’s too tight.
“If you still have room, it’s going to be too big.
“And if it fits perfectly, then those are the jeans for you.”
Elisa captioned the clip: “Feeling bloated or just don’t feel like trying on jeans period, her you go!”
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“I’m 5’7 and it works for me every time,” one viewer replied.
Another added: “I measured my forearm to my waist and it worked!”
“Great tip,” a third said. “Thank you!”
What’s more, other fashion fans swear by the “cape” trick to find their perfect-sized jeans.
TikTok user ‘topnotchboutique’ claimed that simply wrapping the waistband around your neck is the quickest way to figure out if they’ll fit.
Demonstrating how well it works in a viral video, the fashion fan then proceeded to pop to the changing room and emerged in her snug pair of jeans.
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She added: “See! Look how cute they are!”
A third commented: “Yesss! My Mom told me this hack as we were growing up. Totally works!”
tiktok @topnotchboutiqueWith this hack, the woman claims that all you need to do is see if the jeans fit around your neck[/caption]
