If one end easily reaches the other, then it is your size.
The ends do not have to meet precisely.
Define the width
Bend your arm at the elbow, and clench your fist.
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Your forearm should easily fit into a zipped-up waistband.
The protruding bones of the knuckles should easily pass into the leg opening without stretching the hemline.
Overall, these are useful tips to consider when shopping for the perfect pair of jeans.
