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LEVIS 501- shrink to fit.........is it possible to shrink to a skinnier look?

soma89

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Hello,
I was wondering if these jeans can shrink to a skinnier look? My ideal jeans are the Levis 520 low tapered aka slouch skinny, but since they're not available anymore, I was thinking of getting some STF's maybe a bit smaller than recommended. Is this a good idea?

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bmf895

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I'm not familiar with the 520. i'm guessing it has a low rise by the name "slouch". Conversely, 501s have a fairly high rise. Try on a pair before you buy them. I have a 29 inch waist and sized down to 28 (stf).They are very slim, but not tight. If you get STF, make sure you add 3" to your typical inseam.
 

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That largely depends on the "horror" flick you've bought a ticket to.
 

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