I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here. - Page 780

Slubby? I kind of want (though I've been disappointed by my current Crates, which sit folded and untouched in my closet, someone offer me some moneys for it)

If a size 32 Slim Jim(Nudies) fits me pretty well, could I fit into a size 30 Weird Guy(N&F)?

I'm looking to get a pair of Uniqlo jeans, but since I'm not in NY it's kind of hard to decide on a fit/size for me. I'm 5' 11" and around 155 lb, and I usually wear 32x32. I like the fit of Levi's 511's but I kind of want to skinnier but not skin tight like the 510's. I've also been reading that for Uniqlo's to size down, but I'm not sure if that's true or not. So, how do you guys think the T-000 32x32 would fit given that? And what's the best way to order these? Phone order or find a proxy?

Alright, thanks man!

Guess I'll sit in the tub for an hour today.


But, about how to wear them - I SHOULDN'T wear them inside out?

I mean, for the initial soak, you're supposed to leave the jeans inside out and then dry them as such, but you don't recommend that for this second soak where I'll be wearing them in the tub?

It does defeat the purpose. If the jeans are too big dry, then they're gonna get even bigger once you stretch them out and you'll have to KEEP washing them over and over again to keep them the right size. And the entire point of raw denim is to keep it dry for a long time.

i am in literally this exact same boat, any insight into this would be great.

Hey all need help buying new jeans. I want to get a pair of Levis but i have no idea what fit to get. I want selvedge or raw denim and I'm 5'11 around 160 lbs so I am fairly skinny. Don't know if super skinny will look good on me. What fit should I get that has selvedge or raw denim for Levis? Does 511 have raw denim?

Why would you wear this pair of jeans while soaking them? The only reason to wear a pair of jeans while soaking them is if you are worried about them shrinking to a size that is too small for you to get back into. If yours are too big to start with, wearing the jeans while soaking them won't benefit you at all.

No, it doesn't. First of all, how much denim will stretch depends on the weave and manufacturer of the denim. Some brands, such as Samurai and Pure Blue Japan, do stretch back to raw size and beyond. Others, such as Momotaro and Studio D'Artisan, stretch very little and never return to even the raw size. The jeans in question here are Flat Heads, which from my experience, can eventually stretch back to raw size, but typically not beyond.

Also, it is not the "entire point" of raw denim to keep it dry for a long time. With unsanforized (shrink-to-fit) denim such as the OP's Flat Heads, you have to soak or wash it before wearing anyway. Once any denim has been soaked or washed once, it is no longer raw. If the jeans stretch out, he'll have to get them back into water to get them to shrink up again, but there is nothing wrong with that. If he doesn't want indigo loss to affect fades, he can soak again rather than wash.

Different people have different opinions on how to treat sanforized raw denim, and your statements are applicable to sanforized denim, in the opinion of some. They are, however, not applicable to unsanforized (shrink-to-fit) denim, which is what the OP's Flat Heads are.

Any favorable or unfavorable thoughts on Lucky jeans? At a Tanger outlet today--their store had gr8 sale--- picked up classic luckys --boot straight leg nice jeans IMO

Hmmm...I see so I guess to get an idea of the fit around the hips my best bet is to measure a few inches (~ 5 inches) below the waist. Anybody else have any brilliant ideas?

Thanks,

If you could - post the tagged size and actual measurements - I was curious about this line and would not mind more information.

I've searched the thread but I keep on getting conflicting answers. I'd love if someone could clear the air on Diors for me.

1) I presume that the different numbers are the 'slimness' or leg opening measurements. What's the slimmest cut available?

2) What should I know before purchasing their indigo and black raw selvage denim? Sizing, quality, how long it takes to break in, stretch

3) What's the diff between made in Japan and made in italy?

4) Where or when's the best to purchase without having to pay full retail?

Thanks in advance!

I wanted to direct a comment to masshi.

I understand that the fit may not be 100% what you're going for, but in terms of the long term with these jeans, the fact that they aren't as tight as you want may be a blessing. A more conservative fit than what you were going for (as it sounds like the jeans are--I still would love to see some pictures) may prove a more versatile cut through your life. As fashion changes and as you age, you will still have these jeans, since you bought a quality pair. You might have bought exactly the right thing.

And another soak is unlikely to tighten the legs significantly--there's just not that much denim there to shrink.