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How to choose the right jeans: the GAS fit guide

The right fit comes down to three things: where you want the waist to sit, how much room you want through the thigh and knee, and how wide you want the hem. In this guide you'll find every men's and women's fit in the GAS Fall Winter 2026 collection, with measurements and tips to help you choose.

The three GAS denim families

Every pair of GAS jeans belongs to one of three lines. Knowing them helps you understand how the fabric will behave.

  • Performance: stretch fabrics with excellent recovery, designed for skinny and slim fits that keep their shape all day.
  • Authentics: rigid or comfort-stretch denim with vintage and stone-washed finishes. Fits from slim to wide, with a retro feel.
  • Specials: the season's newest pieces, with more experimental fabrics, weights and washes.

How to read the measurements

For each style you'll find the rise, the leg shape and two measurements taken on the sample garment. The front rise is the distance from the crotch seam to the waistband: the higher it is, the higher the waist sits. The half leg opening is the width of the hem measured flat: the bigger it is, the wider the leg at the bottom.

Men's jeans fits

Skinny jeans: Sax Zip Rev

Sax Zip Rev: mid rise · close-fitting leg · front rise 22.5 cm · half leg opening 16 cm

For a close fit that stays comfortable, Sax Zip Rev is our mid-rise skinny in 11.5 oz comfort denim, with a small amount of elastane. It comes in a dark raw rinse, a medium stone wash and a blue-black. For something extra, try Sax Zip Plus, with pocket edges finished in reverse-side fabric.

SAX ZIP CHINO 13DM

Slim jeans: Albert Simple Rev and Alex

Albert Simple Rev: mid rise · tapered leg · front rise 22.5 cm · half leg opening 18 cm

Alex: mid rise · tapered leg · front rise 22 cm · half leg opening 17 cm

The classic slims that go with everything. Albert is the most versatile pair in the collection, available in six washes from grey and blue-green to raw. Alex has a slightly narrower hem and a button fly. The signature version has a camouflage print inside, while Alex Selvedge is made in 12.5 oz selvedge denim with rips and repairs.

ALBERT SIMPLE REV 69MM

Chino jeans for the office: Sadeck WK and Alex Chino

Sadeck WK (new): mid rise · tapered leg, chino pockets · front rise 20.5 cm · half leg opening 17 cm

They have the shape of chinos, with slanted front pockets, but they're made in denim. Sadeck WK, new this fall, pairs with the Conrad WK jacket in the same wash. See also Alex Chino.

SADECK WK 10RO

Tapered jeans: Tar

Tar: low crotch · leg narrow at the hem · front rise 25 cm · half leg opening 18 cm

For more room through the thigh and knee, the lower crotch of Tar gives you freedom at the top, and the leg narrows toward the ankle. It looks great with a cuffed hem and loafers.

TAR 78MM

Straight jeans: Max, Morris Rev and Frank Pant

Max (new): regular rise · straight leg, button fly · front rise 26 cm · half leg opening 20 cm

Morris Rev: regular rise · straight leg · front rise 24 cm · half leg opening 19.5 cm

Frank Pant: regular rise · straight leg, workwear details · front rise 26.5 cm · half leg opening 22 cm

For a straight, relaxed leg. Max is new this season: 12.5 oz 100% cotton, a button fly and three washes, including a faded black. Morris Rev is a little slimmer, in a comfort fabric. Frank Pant is the carpenter jean from the heritage line, with a side pocket and a workwear label.

FRANK PANT 10FO

Women's jeans fits

Push-up skinny and slim jeans: Star Up Low Waist and Britty Up Z

Star Up Low Waist: low rise, push-up effect · close-fitting leg · front rise 16.5 cm · half leg opening 12.5 cm

Britty Up Z: mid rise, push-up effect · close-fitting leg · front rise 20 cm · half leg opening 15.5 cm

To show off your shape. Both have a push-up detail at the back and a soft, breathable Premium Performance denim with lyocell. Star Up is low-rise, Britty Up Z is mid-rise.

STAR UP LOW WAIST 65MD

Low-rise slim jeans: Natalie

Natalie (new): low rise · slim leg · front rise 19.5 cm · half leg opening 16 cm

If you like a low rise but not a skinny leg. Our new low-rise slim for fall, designed for a more laid-back look. It comes in a medium stone wash and a blue-grey.

NATALIE 69MM

Cigarette jeans: Beth

Beth: mid rise · straight, narrow leg · front rise 22.5 cm · half leg opening 17 cm

For warmth in winter. The cigarette leg is made in 11.6 oz Warm Touch denim, a fabric that holds in heat and lets your skin breathe.

BETH 69MD

Flare and bootcut jeans: Camilia Z, Star G Bootcut and Star Crop Flare

Camilia Z: high rise · flared leg · front rise 23.5 cm · half leg opening 26.5 cm

Star G Bootcut: high rise · slightly flared leg · front rise 22.5 cm · half leg opening 24 cm

Star Crop Flare: high rise · flared, ankle-length leg · front rise 22 cm · half leg opening 21 cm

To lengthen your silhouette. A high waist and a flared hem make your legs look longer, especially with heels or ankle boots. Camilia Z is the widest flare. Star G Bootcut widens only slightly, while Star Crop Flare stops at the ankle and works well with loafers.

CAMILIA Z 65MD

Wide-leg and mom-fit jeans: Nila, Carolina Pant and Olivia Chino

Nila (new): high rise · wide leg · front rise 22 cm · half leg opening 28 cm

Carolina Pant (new): low rise, elasticated waist · wide leg · front rise 22.5 cm · half leg opening 27 cm

Olivia Chino (new): high rise · relaxed leg, narrow at the hem · front rise 25 cm · half leg opening 20.5 cm

To follow the trend for relaxed volumes. Nila has a high waist and patch pockets at the front. Carolina Pant has a low rise, an elasticated waistband in a contrasting non-denim fabric and pleats, and pairs with the Carolina Shacket. Olivia Chino has the rounded shape of a mom fit and pairs with the Olivia skirt.

The wash changes the look

The same fit takes on a different character depending on the wash. A raw rinse, dark and even, is the most polished and works with a blazer. Medium stone washes with light abrasions on the pockets and hem are the most versatile for everyday wear. Black and grey washes are perfect for an urban, minimal look.

Found your fit? Discover how to wear double denim, how to create a preppy look with denim and how to wear workwear in the city. Or shop all men's jeans and women's jeans.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between slim and skinny jeans?

Skinny jeans hug the leg all the way to the ankle. Slim jeans are tapered but leave a little more room, especially from the knee down.

Which jeans should I choose if I have muscular thighs?

Go for a fit with more room at the top, such as the tapered Tar or the straight Max and Morris Rev.

Are low-rise jeans back in style?

Yes. This fall GAS offers Natalie and Carolina Pant for women, alongside the skinny Star Up Low Waist.

What is the difference between flare and bootcut jeans?

Bootcut jeans widen just below the knee to fit over a boot. Flares open up more: Camilia Z has a 26.5 cm half leg opening, compared with 24 cm on Star G Bootcut.

What does rigid denim mean?

It is denim without elastane, like the 100% cotton used for Max. It feels firmer at first and molds to your body as you wear it.

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