Jeans fit ... come and tell me how to get it right

[Ponymagic]

I've just bought two pairs of Gap Revolution Skinnies (having seen them recommended on here) and they're driving me mad after a few hours wear. They're slipping down so not only am I having to hoick them up at the waist but also at the groin, like a pair of tights. They seemed a good, snug fit when I tried them, now I've got a saggy bum! Is it me, the jeans or have I bought them too big on the waist (they're comfortable rather than hold-your-breath tight). Kinda disappointed to say the least!

[bishboschone]

I always buy jeans the tightest I can get on . They always grow and it drives me nuts .. Take the second pair back and get a smaller pair .. If they have grown a lot I would take the pair that you have on back too... It makes me so cross when jeans grow !!!

[Orangeanddemons]

The general advice is to buy a size smaller than you actually are.

[Ponymagic]

Have worn both .... was so stupid to put the second pair on this morning but I really needed something to wear! Lesson learned - will size down next time. Thanks!

[carabos]

Gap jeans seem to grow a size overnight, as I recently learned to my cost. Bought some of the low rise real straight the other week and they look like a bag of rags now.

[bishboschone]

I've taken jeans back with the receipt and labels after wearing them and said they weren't fit for purpose .. I don't think they should grow to the point they don't stay up .. The shops were next and principles when they were around . Be assertive but polite , quote the sale of goods act and ask for a refund .

[Tiptops]

My levis don't do this, in the shop they advise it should be a tight fit which feels a bit uncomfortable to begin with but is perfect after about half an hour.

I agree with PP to take the Gap ones back. I took a pair back to next that sagged and they didn't quibble.

[misslemonsfilingcabinet]

All my Gap chinos did this. The quality is crap, these days. I took them back because, despite being tight in the shop, I could pull them off without undoing the buttons after a few hours.

I now avoid Gap, which is a shame as a few years ago, they provided good basics. Oh, and the sizing is nuts!

Not sure of your size and shape but White Stuff (of all places ;-)) were the best durable jeans for a similar budget. Agree with PP Levi also good but higher budget.