KanCan Size Guide - How to measure
- Waist: Measure around your natural waist (or where your jeans sit), keeping the tape snug—not tight.
- Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips/seat.
- Inseam: Measure from the crotch seam to the hem on a pair you already love.
- Rise: Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband.
KanCan Size Guide Quick fit tip: High-stretch denim often fits best when you size down for a snug fit. Rigid/low-stretch denim typically feels better true-to-size or one size up in the waist.
KanCan Size Guide Fit overview: KanCan varies by style—stretch styles typically run true to size, while rigid or vintage denim may feel snug. If you’re shopping rigid/low-stretch, consider sizing up for waist comfort.
KanCan Size Guide Jeans size chart (regular + plus)
Size |
Waist (in) |
Hip (in) |
0 / 23 |
23 |
33 |
1 / 24 |
24 |
34 |
3 / 25 |
25 |
35 |
5 / 26 |
26 |
36 |
7 / 27 |
27 |
37 |
9 / 28 |
28 |
38 |
11 / 29 |
29 |
39 |
13 / 30 |
30 |
40 |
15 / 31 |
31 |
41 |
16W / 1X |
33–34 |
44–45 |
18W / 2X |
35–36 |
46–47 |
20W / 3X |
37–38 |
48–49 |
22W |
39–41 |
50–52 |
Shorts size chart (alpha sizing)
Alpha size |
Numeric equivalent |
Waist (in) |
S |
1–3 |
24–26 |
M |
5–7 |
27–28 |
L |
9–11 |
29–30 |
XL |
13–15 |
31–32 |
1X |
16W |
33–34 |
2X |
18W |
35–36 |
3X |
20W |
37–38 |
22W |
— |
39–41 |
FAQ
- Does KanCan run true to size? Many stretch KanCan styles do, but fit can vary by wash and fabric content.
- What if it’s rigid/vintage (low-stretch) KanCan? If you’re between sizes, consider sizing up—especially for waist comfort.
- How do KanCan plus sizes compare to W sizes? Use the chart on this page—plus sizing is commonly listed as 1X/2X/3X or W sizes depending on the style.
- What if it’s rigid/vintage (low-stretch) KanCan? If you’re between sizes, consider sizing up—especially for waist comfort.
- How do KanCan plus sizes compare to W sizes? Use the chart on this page—plus sizing is commonly listed as 1X/2X/3X or W sizes depending on the style.
- What if it’s rigid/vintage (low-stretch) KanCan? If you’re between sizes, consider sizing up—especially for waist comfort.
- I want a locked-in waist with stretch—size up or down? Start true to size; size down only if the product description calls out extra stretch and you prefer a snug fit.
- How do KanCan plus sizes compare to W sizes? Use the chart on this page -plus sizing is commonly listed as 1X/2X/3X or W sizes dpending on the style.