What is outseam?

The outseam refers to the measurement on the outside of a pair of pants, shorts, or other legwear, extending from the top of the waistband down to the bottom of the leg opening. It's a crucial measurement for determining the overall length of the garment and how it will fit in terms of leg length.

• Purpose: Primarily used to assess the total length of the garment from waist to hem. It is a quick way to compare the length of different garments.

• Measurement: Typically measured with a measuring tape held along the outside seam of the garment, ensuring the tape is straight and taut. The measuring%20tape starts at the top edge of the waistband and goes down to the very end of the hem.

• Variations: Can vary greatly depending on the style of the garment (e.g., jeans, trousers, shorts), the intended fit (e.g., high-waisted, low-rise), and the target demographic.

• Importance for Fit: Knowing the outseam measurement helps ensure that the garment%20fits well in terms of leg length. If the outseam is too short, the garment may be too short in the legs. If it is too long, the garment%20may%20be%20too%20long in the legs and will drag on the ground.

• Relationship to Inseam: The outseam is related to the inseam (the measurement from the crotch to the hem), but the outseam includes the waistband, making it longer than the inseam. The difference between the two measurements is largely dependent on the rise (the distance from the crotch to the top of the waistband).