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Waist
- Button the jeans.
- Lay them flat with the top front edge of the waistband aligned evenly with the top back edge.
- Make sure the waistband is straight and parallel, then pull it snug.
- Measure straight across the waistband from one edge to the other.
- Double that number before entering it here.
If the waistband is drooping, not parallel, or not pulled snug, the measurement will be inaccurate.
Upper Thigh
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- Place the measuring tape at the far edge of the crotch seam.
- Measure straight across to the outside edge of the leg.
Measure straight across from the crotch seam. Do not follow the curve of the fabric.
Shoulder
- Button up the garment.
- Lay the garment flat, front facing down, with the arms in a V shape.
- Measure from one shoulder seam to the other.
Pit to Pit
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- Lay the garment flat, face up, with the arms in a T shape.
- Measure from the edge of one armpit seam straight across to the other.
Sleeve Length
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- Measure from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.
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Front rise
- Button the jeans and lay them flat.
- Smooth out the front rise.
- Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.
Back rise
- Button the jeans and lay them flat.
- Smooth out the back rise.
- Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.
Knee
- Lay the jeans flat.
- Measure 12 inches down the inseam from the crotch.
- Measure straight across the leg at that point.
Leg opening
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- Measure straight across the hem from edge to edge.
Inseam
- Lay the jeans flat and smooth the inseam.
- Measure from the crotch seam down the inseam to the hem.
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Body Length
- Lay the garment flat, front facing down, with the arms in a V shape.
- Measure from where the collar band attaches to the yoke straight down the middle.
- Measure to the longest point of the hem.
The Cat’s Pyjamas Selvedge is an 8.5oz Japanese selvedge denim inspired by early 20th-century workwear and 1920s reproduction fabrics. The name references period slang, when “the cat’s pyjamas ” was used to describe something exceptional, capturing the spirit of the era this fabric draws from.
True Guy is a relaxed straight fit with a high rise. Comfortable through the seat, hips, and thighs, it has a straight leg from thigh to hem.
Explore the fit guideSize & fit
- High Rise
- Max is 6ft 2" and wears size 32.
See measurements for every size in the size chart.
Other fits
True Guy
Fabric & details
The True Guy is a straight leg fit with a regular rise along with extra room in the seat and thigh that falls straight from knee to hem.
IMPORTANT — UNSANFORIZED: This garment will shrink approximately two sizes after washing. SIZE UP TWO SIZES. Consult the size chart for pre-wash measurements and the post-wash chart before choosing your size.
- 8.5oz Japanese Selvedge Denim
- 100% Cotton
- Indigo
- Beige weft
- Ecru Selvedge Edge
- White selvedge edge
- Reinforced paper patch
- Button Fly
- Tin hardware
- Made in Canada
Shipping & returns
Shipping
We offer worldwide shipping primarily through FedEx. Orders to PO Box addresses are shipped via Canada Post. Domestic Canadian shipments may also be shipped via Canpar or Canada Post. Note: we cannot ship to Russia at this time.
- Canada: $10
- United States: $10 ($25 for APO, FPO, or DPO addresses)
- Rest of the world: $25
Returns
- We do not offer refunds; items may be returned for store credit (in the form of a gift card) within 30 days of order fulfillment. Items must be in new condition with original tags—unworn, unaltered, unwashed, and damage-free. Sale items are final sale and not eligible for store credit.
If the purchase was made in Canadian Dollars, store credit is issued in USD at the exchange rate at the time the credit is issued. At checkout, this credit is converted back to CAD.
Merchandise returned without prior approval will not be accepted. See our full Return Policy here.
Canadian-made goods ship duty and tariff free to the USA.
Hemming & customization
Free Chain Stitch Hemming
Free with denim purchased in-store or online from Naked & Famous Denim. Hemming is done using our vintage Union Special 43200G chain stitch hemming machine.
Customize Your Leather Patch
Personalize your jeans with a custom leather patch. Add your preferred patch to your order and include any sewing preferences in your order notes.
Browse leather patch options here: Custom Leather Patch Options.
Final Sale
Garments that have been hemmed or customized with a leather patch are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged. Please confirm your sizing and desired inseam length before placing your order. Hemming and customization services add 7–14 business days to your order processing time.
* Due to limited summer staffing while our hemming specialist takes a well-deserved vacation, hemming may currently take up to 24 business days in total.
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Size
The True Guy is a straight leg fit with a regular rise along with extra room in the seat and thigh that falls straight from knee to hem.
IMPORTANT — UNSANFORIZED: This garment will shrink approximately two sizes after washing. SIZE UP TWO SIZES. Consult the size chart for pre-wash measurements and the post-wash chart before choosing your size.
- 8.5oz Japanese Selvedge Denim
- 100% Cotton
- Indigo
- Beige weft
- Ecru Selvedge Edge
- Made in Canada
- White selvedge edge
- Reinforced paper patch
Details
- 8.5oz Japanese Selvedge Denim
- 100% Cotton
- Indigo
- Beige weft
- Ecru Selvedge Edge
- White selvedge edge
- Reinforced paper patch
- Button Fly
- Tin hardware
- Made in Canada
Woven with a soft vintage indigo tone and a subtle beige weft, the fabric presents a warm, aged appearance that feels historically grounded rather than modern. A classic white selvedge edge reinforces its traditional construction.
While 8.5oz is considered lightweight today, early 1900s catalogs often marketed 9oz denim as “ultra heavyweight,” making this fabric a faithful interpretation of period-correct denim. Its lighter weight makes it especially suitable for spring and summer while maintaining structure and authenticity.
True to its historical reference, the fabric is finished with a reinforced paper patch rather than leather, reflecting the materials used before leather patches became standard. Tin buttons complete the reproduction-inspired detailing.
IMPORTANT — UNSANFORIZED: This garment will shrink approximately two sizes after washing. SIZE UP TWO SIZES. Consult the size chart for pre-wash measurements and the post-wash chart before choosing your size.
Woven with a soft vintage indigo tone and a subtle beige weft, the fabric presents a warm, aged appearance that feels historically grounded rather than modern. A classic white selvedge edge reinforces its traditional construction.
While 8.5oz is considered lightweight today, early 1900s catalogs often marketed 9oz denim as “ultra heavyweight,” making this fabric a faithful interpretation of period-correct denim. Its lighter weight makes it especially suitable for spring and summer while maintaining structure and authenticity.
True to its historical reference, the fabric is finished with a reinforced paper patch rather than leather, reflecting the materials used before leather patches became standard. Tin buttons complete the reproduction-inspired detailing.
IMPORTANT — UNSANFORIZED: This garment will shrink approximately two sizes after washing. SIZE UP TWO SIZES. Consult the size chart for pre-wash measurements and the post-wash chart before choosing your size.
