Rec | BUYING A BIGGER SIZE

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I made an error in purchasing my perfect pair of jeans. My friend who used to work at Levi’s recommends buying a size too small and I was cursed constantly with too baggy jeans because of not doing this. But I sized down too much with a very sturdy denim and they were just so uncomfortable. I persevered for a while, hoping they’d stretch more and refusing to take the loss. But last week I just fucking bought the size up and now I can wear them and love them and not feel sad and annoyed at myself every time! The moral of this story is to buy clothes that fit you, and to not continue to wear something that makes your crotch feel like it’s about to split in half. Take the loss, it will feel better.

@mouse

Sep 25, 2024

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@shegoestoanotherschool

all the denim ass mfs i know tell me just get your size pants should be comfortable and they right

Sep 25, 2024

@mouse

shegoestoanotherschool the trouble is i have had so many pairs of jeans that were perfect when I got them but after wearing they’re too big! I think with some styles sizing down does work, but you gotta thing about the heaviness of the denim and shape.

Sep 25, 2024

@shegoestoanotherschool

mouse i would contest that pants that are a little too big usually look cool and then you can get cool belts

Sep 25, 2024

@shegoestoanotherschool

mouse but then again those things don’t have to be in conflict either

Sep 25, 2024

@mouse

shegoestoanotherschool This is mostly true, but as a curvy girl most things when slightly oversized just become loose on the middle still fitted on the thighs and bum and that’s a less good look! things Either have to be huge to be big everywhere or fit perfect to show that I am a curve and not a rectangle haha. it’s tough, buying good jeans has been a lifelong pursuit haha! it’s a shame I love how they look and feel to wear!

Sep 25, 2024

@shegoestoanotherschool

mouse very good point. am actively trying to make pants that fit a friend in a similar situation where more ease is needed around the high hip to make them sit correctly and not just fill out the middle

Sep 26, 2024

@mouse

shegoestoanotherschool it’s mad that it’s still an issue, considering most women I know are like this!

Sep 26, 2024

@shegoestoanotherschool

mouse idk nobody's made a baggy fitting jean that was designed for people who have hips + ass + etc which feels silly because it makes so much sense

Sep 26, 2024

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