DEMOCRACY CLOTHING
DENIM FIT GUIDE
Whether you’re looking for a style that is easy and relaxed, or a figure hugging fit- the most important factor is how you feel. We’ve thought of every detail to make sure these jeans look good on you, and you feel good in them.
The Anatomy of Democracy® Denim Constructed with “Ab”solution® Fit Technology
Function refers to the upper block of the jean – the area from your waist to your hips. This determines your size. Examples: Mid Rise, High Rise, Skyrise, etc.
Features refer to the details that are part of the construction of the jean that add distinct personality and character to each style. Examples: Belt Loops, Pockets, Hem Details, Darts, Back Yoke, etc.
Fashion refers to the leg shape. Examples: Skinny, Boot Cut, Straight Leg, Fray Hem, Flare, etc.
Finish refers to the components that contribute to the look and feel of a style. Examples: Wash, Thread Color, Hardware, Destruction, etc.
9”- 9 ½” Rise
Sits just above your high hip
10” – 10 ½” Rise
Sits at your natural waist
11" Rise
Sits at or above your natural waist
How to measure your rise?
FRONT RISE - MEASURE FROM TOP EDGE OF WAIST BAND
1. LAY THE PANTS FLAT ON A HARD SURFACE.
2. PLACE THE MEASURING TAPE ON ITS SIDE EDGE IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE TAPE TO CURVE ALONG THE RISE SEAM.
3. MEASURE ALONG THE FRONT SEAM FROM THE CROTCH POINT TO TOP EDGE OF FRONT WAIST BAND.
Fitted at the thigh and transitions into an easy, relaxed fit through the legs to the knee-skimming leg opening.
Hugs your curves through the hips and has a relaxed, slim straight-leg shape.
A figure-flattering skinny that hugs your shape and finishes at the ankle.
Snug fit, relaxed at the hem, eased-up evolution from the jegging.
Fitted through the thigh, with a relaxed fit from the knee to the leg opening. All our Girlfriends have a rolled cuff hem.
Legging-like skinny with a figure-hugging fit. Great to tuck into boots.
Skims your shape, finishes with a subtle flare at the hem. Think Itty Bitty Boot, but cropped.
Full length jean with a sleek classic leg shape.
Fitted to the calf with a "legs-for-days" baby bootcut leg opening.
More than just function, our belt loops are purposely created to add distinct personality and character to each style.
Uniquely shaped and strategically placed back pockets to give you the most flattering perky rear view
Coin Pockets are the smaller pockets located in the front of the jeans and all have different shapes - angled, slashed, or scooped.
Darts work with the yoke to flatter and smooth your shape.
All our yokes are designed to contour your shape and boost your assets
Add distinct personality and character to each style.
From dark indigo to powder blue, our washes come in a range of color and depth.
Characteristics found in washes are destruction, grinding ,whiskers, chevrons, knee bursts and sanding.
These details create artisanal definition and subtle variations to each cast of wash and contribute to an authentic looking result
Thread colors showcases the style lines and characteristics of our features to provide greater distinction between the casts of washes.
Jewelry for your denim, our buttons and rivets come in a range of finishes and colors in order to enhance each style.
Denim Size Chart
| Missy | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Waist | Hips (7” from waist) |
| 0 | 25.5” | 35.5” |
| 2 | 26.5” | 36.5” |
| 4 | 27.5” | 37.5” |
| 6 | 28.5” | 38.5” |
| 8 | 29.5” | 39.5” |
| 10 | 30.5” | 40.5” |
| 12 | 32” | 42” |
| 14 | 33.5” | 43.5” |
| 16 | 35” | 45” |
| 18 | 37” | 47” |
| Petite | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Waist | Hips (7” from waist) |
| 0P | 25.5” | 35.5” |
| 2P | 26.5” | 36.5” |
| 4P | 27.5” | 37.5” |
| 6P | 28.5” | 38.5” |
| 8P | 29.5” | 39.5” |
| 10P | 30.5” | 40.5” |
| 12P | 32” | 42” |
| 14P | 33.5” | 43.5” |
| 16P | 35” | 45” |
| 18P | 37” | 47” |
| Plus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Waist | Hips (7” from waist) |
| 14W | 35" | 43.5" |
| 16W | 37" | 47.5" |
| 18W | 39" | 49.5" |
| 20W | 41" | 51.5" |
| 22W | 44" | 54.5" |
| 24W | 47" | 57.5" |
Democracy® is more than your go-to jean shop, we're a denim-based casual lifestyle brand that celebrates women of all shapes and sizes! We're empowering women with size-inclusive, body-positive, and fashion-forward options to feel confident in. At Democracy, we know women's jeans inside and out (literally), and we also know that it can be frustrating when you order your dream pair of jeans, just to realize they don't fit when they arrive at your door.
That's why we created our Denim Fit Guide, to give you the info you need when shopping for your dream pair of Democracy Jeans.