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Presoaking if when you soak before wearing.

Only way to really stretch them is to just wear them. If you soak them they will shrink a little and youre still going to have to wear them to stretch.

 

They're not going to stretch any more, sounds like you sized down too much.

If you've been wearing them, even infrequently, for a year, you're not going to get much more stretch by washing, and really, you may not have a good sense for what a 'good fit' feels like. Namely, the recommended 'size down 2' might not be the fit you were actually looking for.

Assuming you've worn them on a dozen or more days in the past year, you've got about as much stretch as you can expect--washing or soaking isn't going to increase it much. They soften up a bit with the wash/soak, but nothing crazy. If they're really that snug on you still, trying a wash is about your best option at this point though.

i disagree with you there, my APC's took about a month of daily wear to fully stretch out. waist stretches quick (maybe 1 or 2 weeks of daily wear to fully stretch them out) but the legs stretch alot slower.

then again, depends on your activity level. if he's running around, jumping, working etc in them, it would take less time.

disagree slightly with what whodini said, i had some success stretching out the waistband of some new standards after i gained a bit of weight. soaked the waist in water, then tugged on it a bit. finally just put them on and wore them damp with some wadded up sports socks shoved into the waist. they are noticeably more comfortable now.
if you are talking about general fit, around the legs etc, then you are probably out of luck.
Edited by robinsongreen68 - 7/21/12 at 5:36am

a seam ripper is the tool for this if you really must do it (don't do it.)

removed mine with a seam ripper.
was way more difficult than I would have imagined and I regretted doing it almost immediately once I started b/c it was so hard to do well.

however - with patience, I was able to get it off fully and it came out fine.

I like the leaf and it was honestly a selling point for me - however, I wear them to work often and was CONSTANTLY getting people in the office telling me i had something stuck to my ass (gum, etc)

I am happier with the leaf gone but still think it is hella cool.

when you try to remove it, you will get a taste of how their quality control is.

on a semi-related note.......... I also freaking love how the leaf is on the inside of the buttons as well - dunno why this impresses me so much.

Love this too. Little touches make the product.

 

 

 

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Jeans too tight? Dior 19cm, first time wearing them. I'm hoping they'll stretch out some, because they're a little uncomfortable in the thighs.  Just wondering if they look ok.

Thanks fellas.

I just bought a pair of JB0701, my first raw. I haven't worn them yet but love them. The color is jus right. I don't think I would need another pair. WAY better than my Joe's Jeans.

I agree completely - I think Japan Blue are an incredible value for the money. Color, weight, construction seems great. My 400sp's are fast becoming one of my favorite pairs ever.

Hagg, I think the fit looks good. I've been liking the skinny jean look a lot more lately and just having a more fitted pair. I've never really looked at how the jeans actually fit on me before..just always made sure the waist fit. But like I said I think they look good!!