Save time in the cabin: this tip will tell you if jeans fit you without having to try them on

There are thousands of jeans on the market. Some are very well cut, others rival each other in fantasy, but finding the one that suits you perfectly is another story. It is generally necessary to go through around ten before getting your hands on the famous nugget. And it is the scenario that follows that we then come to fear: crowded fitting rooms, endless queues and, one in two times, disappointment and frustration as a result. In short, a trick exists to avoid this obstacle course and we understand why it is getting a lot of attention.

Indeed, the so-called standardized sizes from 34 to 46 are in reality adapted to each brand. Some brands offer fitted models, others will present items that are more looseit is difficult to know which jeans are best suited to your figure. To find out, without having to wait in the cabin, all you need to do is visualize the part in question and make a very specific gesture. The scheme is all the rage on social networks and comments continue to flow under the dedicated videos. We can read in particular: “It actually works”, “I did it yesterday and it’s true” or even “My grandmother showed me this when I was 8, I never forgot.”

So, what is this popular method? Forget gadgets and other apps, all you’ll need to scan your jeans without leaving the aisle is your arm. Very concretely, place your forearm, elbow on one side and closed fist on the other, inside the belt. If your arm fits easily and without unnecessary space, the jeans are your size. If, on the other hand, your fist does not fit, the jeans will be too small. Conversely, if there is a large gap between your fist and the edge of the belt, it will be too wide.

Already adopted by many shopping enthusiasts, this tip saves precious time and allows you to evaluate a whole series of jeans in succession. So, ready to test?