KMW 1950 sizing?

[blahblahblah]

I just received a KMW 1950 from denim bar. I ordered size 31X32, however, the actual waist on these is 32? Are they supposed to shrink after a hot soak? I would assume so, however, the inseam is even a bit less than 32. WTF?

 

[Deluks917]

They shouldn't shrink much under normal conditions and you really don't need to soak them.

 

[blahblahblah]

Originally Posted by Deluks917

They shouldn't shrink much under normal conditions and you really don't need to soak them.

Thanks, well, they're going back then.
I would have appreciated a note on the denim bar web-site about the sizing.

 

[choptreesv]

My size 30 KMW 1950's stretched out to about a 32.5. not sure what they were before, but maybe you have an odd pair. I believe that context clothing has measurements on their site.

 

[blahblahblah]

Originally Posted by choptreesv

My size 30 KMW 1950's stretched out to about a 32.5. not sure what they were before, but maybe you have an odd pair. I believe that context clothing has measurements on their site.


Context shows 31", which is not true --> i measured them carefully and they measured 32" and then some.

 

[choptreesv]

Originally Posted by blahblahblah

Context shows 31", which is not true --> i measured them carefully and they measured 32" and then some.

Thats interesting, most people say that KMW fits true to size. maybe your pair is irregular.

 

[blahblahblah]

Originally Posted by choptreesv

Thats interesting, most people say that KMW fits true to size. maybe your pair is irregular.

Maybe. Will find out with another pair, though not now, I need a cooling off period

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The problems with sizing have been frustrating me for a long time now, that's just the most recent (and most expensive) example. In all seriousness - how hard it is to produce a piece of cloth with consistent length?!?

 

[drizzt3117]

it's not uncommon for them to be some variation as the measurements are for a specific pair of jeans. They were significantly too loose on you where you normally wear your jeans?

 

[blahblahblah]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

it's not uncommon for them to be some variation as the measurements are for a specific pair of jeans. They were significantly too loose on you where you normally wear your jeans?

I wear them at abou the hips, and they were significantly too loose, even with the relatively higher rise of the 1950s - truely a size up. I am anal, but not that anal as to raise a stink for some inevitable fractions of an inch variance, which did not seem to be the case here

Anyway, I didn't want to turn this into the rant it is becoming - i just wanted to hear others' experiences with KMW sizing and to hopefully avoid surprises in the future. thanks everybody.

 

[Deluks917]

Originally Posted by blahblahblah

Anyway, I didn't want to turn this into the rant it is becoming - i just wanted to hear others' experiences with KMW sizing and to hopefully avoid surprises in the future. thanks everybody.

I ordered my usual size in the 1980's and they fit overall fine.

 

[Mauro]

Blah- first of all the are unfortuntly many ways to measure jeans. It seems the correct way is seldomly not used.
Secondly- there is a thing called varience. This is a handmade garment so industry standards allow 1/2 inch give or take either way.
We will gladly accept the jeans back. we are working on a size chart but you may re-read my first point. So if you are an online shopper like many style forum members are ,you use multiple sizing charts.
I am sorry you aren't happy with are service. We do have a toll free number and email address's or PM so if you have specific questions you may ask so you want run into these kind of problems.
Best,
Mauro

Edit- Note your jean waist size isn't your real waist size so depending on several factors you can be different size in different body styles of any kind of jean.