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Denim advice for weird body

Aloysius16

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I have tried dozens of jeans this year but can’t find a good fit anywhere due to my odd body shape. I have narrow hips, flat seat and slim thighs but also quite muscular calves. I am also fatter at the waist than I should be. So what I need is something with a slim top block but a straight fit from the knees down. Ideally also mid-rise (not low) and not small in the waist. So basically like a denim straight tube all the way down.

Someone recommended Levi’s 513 but these seem unavailable in the UK. Of Levi’s fits, 511 is too slim at the calves, 501 is too loose at the seat and hips.

Any recommendations?
 

CMT1

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Do you have a pair of pants that you love? I ask only because all you have to do is get close with the right pair of denim and then have them tailored.

The US has Railcar, I've used this service and it rocks:


You send them the new denim along with the pants you want to use as a reference, and you get back a new pair that fits how you want.

Since sending your jeans to the US is hardly optimal, the UK Denim Doctor might be able to perform a similar service:


But obviously you would want to contact him to inquire about services. You might be able to use the Railcar link as an example of the service you'd like, and ask if he can replicate it. If the 501 works in the waist, it might be the perfect starting pair.

It's worth a shot!
 

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