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If You Wear Size 28 Jeans, This Guide Is For You

You know you wear a size 28, but what is that in AUS, EUR, UK, or US sizes? - by Rhys McKay
  • 18 Jul 2019
If You Wear Size 28 Jeans, This Guide Is For You

Let’s get the big question out of the way: what are size 28 jeans in Australian sizes? If you wear a size 28, in AUS, you’d generally be a size 10. Pretty simple, right?

Well, not really. Women’s clothing is notoriously difficult to size. For one, there’s no standardised sizing across different brands or even across different clothing items from the same company. And when you cross borders, the inconsistent conversions just make everything so much more complicated than it has to be.

Read on for our breakdown on how size 28 jeans work in Australia and other countries, plus some advice on how to pull them off.

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What Does “Size 28” Mean?

When you say that your pair of jeans is a “size 28”, that usually refers to the measurement of the band in inches. But not all size 28 jeans are created equal. This is because different jean cuts have different “rises”, or the exact point on your waist or hips where they sit. A high rise pair of pants will sit closer to the waist while a low rise pair of pants will sit closer to the hips.

Size Conversion Chart: What Size Is A 28 in the UK, US, EUR, and AUS

No chart is going to be accurate 100% of the time, but this guide below is a good guideline in most cases. When in doubt, try the pants on in person to make sure you’re not just getting the right size but also the right cut.

 

Size

Waist Size

Jeans Brand

AUS/UK

EUR

US

Inches

Centimetres

S/M

28 inches

71 to 72 cm

Size 28

Size 10

Size 38

Size 6

Pants Styles That Look Best In Size 28

There are many different styles of jeans that flatter different body types. It’s not so much a size issue as it is your personal preference, body shape, and other factors. That being said, you can find these flattering cuts in size 28:

Skinny Jeans

This cut is designed to hug your figure from waist to ankle. It’s a sexier style meant for people who want to show off their curves or long legs.

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Boyfriend Jeans

No, not your actual boyfriend’s jeans. Boyfriend jeans are cut a little bit looser than normal jeans. It’s casual, laidback, and super comfortable. 

Bootcut Jeans

The slightly wider flare below the knee allows you to “hide” your boots under your jeans. But you can also wear this cut with any kind of footwear you want.

Flare Jeans

It might be a little retro, but with the right outfit, flare jeans can look incredibly chic. This is also a great cut for girls who want to balance out a heavier upper body with an exaggerated bottom.

Celebrities Who Wear Size 28

When you look at gorgeous celebrities on the TV, in movies, and online, it’s easy to think they’re all a size 0 or size 2. But many famous ladies from Hollywood and beyond are, surprisingly enough, more of an “average” size. Here are just a handful of the dozens of beautiful celebs who actually wear a size 28.

Chrissy Teigen

Relatable, funny, and down-to-earth Chrissy Teigen may be a famous model and TV personality, but she’s pretty proud of her non-modelesque body. In comparison to her peers who most likely clock in at a size 22 or 24, the Lip Sync Battle host wears a healthy size 28.

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Beyonce

If you wear a size 28, you’re in royal company. Queen Beyonce is all curves and swerves. As a proud body positivity advocate, the singer and actress isn’t shy to show off her #thicc and beautiful bod in size 28 jeans.

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Mandy Moore

She may be less svelte than in the late 90s to early 2000s, But Mandy Moore is still gorgeous through and through. Even though her size 28 is perfectly normal, she still has a difficult time getting dressed in an industry where smaller is the standard.

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Jennifer Lawrence

Yes, your favourite award-winning Hollywood actress of the moment is also a size 28. Lawrence has taken some flack for her “untraditional” body type, which even she admits is considered small outside of showbiz’s strict standards of beauty.

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Kate Upton

Would you believe us if we told you that Sports Illustrated model and actress Kate Upton wears size 28 jeans? If we were in the same category as this bodacious babe, we’d be pretty thrilled too.

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Conclusion

Our advice to people who wear size 28 women’s clothing is: love your body. You might feel like your size is too big when compared to models, and celebs, but the truth is that even your favourite stars struggle with being the same size as you. Size 28 is a perfectly healthy size. So celebrate yourself and splurge on a great pair of jeans!

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