08/17/2026
For 40 something years we get the same question. Someone will ask, I need a x size waist and a x size length. While there are a few military uniforms that will come in exact waist sizes, most will come like small and medium. I used small and medium because 90% of military clothing will be small and medium, not my fault there are no used extra large woodland. Woodland was phased out 20 years ago and there were very few extra larges back then.
3 common problems with military uniforms and sizing
1: 35 in waist, it seems like it is only the 35`s. medium is snugger than you want but a large is looser than you want.
2: I can wear a 30 or 32 inseam in jeans and by the chart i should wear a regular or possibly a long. No, you are not taking in the fact that the military intends on you blousing them. I wear a x-short or a short.
3: Hip vs waist. If your hips are wider than your waist then you might need a larger waist size than you will find in jeans. We all have different body sharps but the military usually has the one size fits all theory.
For the last couple of years about once a week I will receive a random message like " I need a 38x34". Ok that is easy enough to say you need a large regular. First problem is you want to argue with me that you need a extra large because that is what size you buy at walmart. 2nd problem is I can tell you yes I have a large regular instock but you get mad when you show up and it is not the color or style you wanted.
Hope this helps with the confusion on military sizing
