The Size Guide

In general, don't hesitate to choose 1 size larger than your usual size!

The simplest and quickest solution to know the size of your dungarees is to refer to your pants size (jeans, shorts, dress, jogging, etc.). The bib will fit your figure thanks to the adjustable straps, so it is important to know your size. If you want to have dungarees perfectly fitted to your measurements then we have prepared a table for you indicating all the correspondences between sizes and measurements.

1 - Men's Dungarees Size Guide

2 - Women's Dungarees Size Guide

The essential measurements you need to get a perfectly fitting dungarees are:

Chest :

Measure just under the arms across the shoulder blades, holding the tape firmly and level. If your chest measurement is between two sizes, choose the larger size.

Size :

Stand up straight with your feet together and measure around your natural waist , that is to say halfway between the last bone of your ribs and the bone of your hips, keeping the tape measure horizontal. For a casual look and great freedom of movement, add a few centimeters otherwise take the precise measurement for a slimfit cut.

Inseam:

Measure your favorite pants. Lay it flat so you can easily calculate the length. Measure the length from the crotch to the base of the hem of the leg. Or, you can also measure directly on your legs by measuring from the crotch to your desired pant length.

Dungarees are usually worn over other clothing, so getting the right size can be tricky. Follow our fitting advice to be sure to have dungarees that fit perfectly for you! Here are 5 tips that will help you make your choice.

Tip #1 - Standard measurements for dungarees assume you're wearing them over other clothing, so make sure you choose the larger size if you're in between measurements.

Tip #2 – Measure the widest part of your chest, keeping the tape measure horizontal.

Tip #3 – Measure the widest part of your waist and add about 5cm for comfort.

Tip #4 - If your waist measurement is greater than your chest measurement, choose your dungarees based on your waist measurement.

Tip #5 – Add a few inches to your waistline to leave enough room for another layer of clothing under your dungarees.

4 - La Salopette over time

This charismatic and authentic garment has evolved enormously since its created in 1854 by A. Lafond in the Lyon region, it is therefore a French clothing . Mainly designed for the comfort of workers, these work dungarees were designed to have a wide casual cut synonymous with comfort . Since then, fashion has changed the vision that people have had of dungarees and it has been able to adapt with more modern designs, making the models of these dungarees evolve towards skinny, slim cuts. And even extra-large for play on different trends. La Salopette, in addition to their popularity which has spanned the years and forged their reputation, are neither more nor less than pants with a bib , used by workers to wipe their hands while working as kids do it on their bibs too.

With all its developments, especially in terms of cuts, we can hesitate about the size we should choose to proudly wear this garment steeped in history. In this article we explain everything you need to know to choose the Dungarees made for you.