Quote Originally Posted by Steve Ashton View Post
I had guys step forward until the belly touches a wall. From there, simulating the roundness of the belly, rearward to the side seam, and very loosely around the butt or hips forward to the side seam.

It is far better to have more room in the hips, than too little. So be generous with the hip measurements. Give yourself 2-3 inches extra.
The side seam of my trouser does give me a good visual to work with, so, thank you. I still worry about getting my measurements right. I like the method you described of walking up to a wall. Would that be side seam around the rear to side seam (gives me 24") and then side seam to wall (gives me 8"). So, for my overall hip measurement, would I then be looking at adding 8" to my initial hip measure?

Somebody needs to make really good video out there for measuring bigger guys! If you know of one, let me know.