What is the most common jeans size for men?

[*pixie*dust*]

When I was an area manager for Dillards men's wear the most common sizes were 34X32 and 36X32. These two sizes were always stocked heavier than any other size.

 

[PatriciaH]

36 X 32 DH is 6'3 and 195-205 lbs.

 

[BellePrincessBelle]

Way back when I would cover the mens dept. the most common sizes were 40/30 & 42/30. These seems to be the sizes I see stocked most when I shop for my dh now too.

 

[onelilspark]

I *think* my husband wears a 36x34. He's 6'2".

 

[ICF]

Way back when I would cover the mens dept. the most common sizes were 40/30 & 42/30. These seems to be the sizes I see stocked most when I shop for my dh now too.

Those seem like odd sizes to be so popular given those guys would be short and wide!

 

[snapppyd]

Those seem like odd sizes to be so popular given those guys would be short and wide!

My DH is 5'10" and weighs around 215, he is 40/30. He really doesn't look that wide or short.

 

[tvguy]

Those seem like odd sizes to be so popular given those guys would be short and wide!

I'm 6'2" and in most jeans I was 40/30 or 40/32 at 275 pounds (inseams vary from brand to brand), and when I was 210 pounds I was in 38's.

 

[nmmom95]

DH wears a 34x30, and I also chose other since DS13 wears a 28x32.

DH is 5'8", DS13 is almost 5'10'. DS really needs a smaller waist because he is only 128 lbs, but he thinks he looks too "Justin Beiber skinny jeans." LOL He wears them a little big with a belt.

 

[minkydog]

In college I worked in the men's jeans department. Younger men mostly wore 34s. Older men usually wore 36s.

My husband is in his 40s & wears a 36 x 34, 35 waist when I can find them.

That pretty well sums it up. DS25 is 6'1" and wears a 34x32. DH wore a 34x32 for the longest time, but after 30 years of marriage he wearing a 36x32. He also has lost about 2" in height. I guess I wore him down.

 

[ohiomom28]

Can't do the poll because his isn't listed, my DH wears a 36x30

 

[momto2inKC]

I think those sizes you list are going to be the minority. They are quite small waist sizes for men. My DH is 6ft, 200 lbs and wears a 36x32. He's what i'd consider average sized.
My 14 year old wears a 28x30. He's 5ft6, 130 lbs.

 

[drewmer]

28x32 when I can find them. Very few places still sell anything less than 30.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

My DH is 6ft, 200 lbs and wears a 36x32. He's what i'd consider average sized.

Actually, unless he is extremely muscular, I would garner he is either overweight or borderline obese being 6' and 200 pounds depending on the BMI calculator you use. I don't mean this in a negative way, but it's part of the rising trend in obesity and "acceptance" of what is average and normal weight. For a 6' Male, his ideal weight should be sub 180, again, excluding those who are very athletic or have a very large muscular build.

 

[BellePrincessBelle]

Those seem like odd sizes to be so popular given those guys would be short and wide!

Not odd at all. Most men have shorter inseams & longer torsos IME.

 

[momto2inKC]

Actually, unless he is extremely muscular, I would garner he is either overweight or borderline obese being 6' and 200 pounds depending on the BMI calculator you use. I don't mean this in a negative way, but it's part of the rising trend in obesity and "acceptance" of what is average and normal weight. For a 6' Male, his ideal weight should be sub 180, again, excluding those who are very athletic or have a very large muscular build.

He's a construction worker, he's fit and definitely not obese, but thanks for the concern.

 

[mrsheppo]

DH wears a 33 X 32, not too bad considering he is almost 64 years old.

 

[SaraJayne]

DH wears a 34x34.

DS14 wears a 28x32 (tall and skinny as a bean).

 

[Coach K]

5' 11" and 150 and I wear 32 x 32. I have grown quite a bit since college when I was a 30 x 32-that was in 1975.

 

[marcyinPA]

DH is a 38x29. He is 5'8", but has short legs.

DS16 is a 30x34. He is 5'11" and is all legs.

 

[ICF]

I'm 6'2" and in most jeans I was 40/30 or 40/32 at 275 pounds (inseams vary from brand to brand), and when I was 210 pounds I was in 38's.

Guess it's just how the body carries weight.

Do you have short legs? I'm about 6'5 and am surpised that you could have worn a 30 only being a few inches shorter than me.

Of course you were also 15 lbs lighter and wore a jean size 2 inches wider than me.