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Calling all Levi curve wearers

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sweetheart · 06/12/2013 18:27

I brought 2 pairs of Levi curve skinnies today as I'm never sure of my size. The smaller pair are a ted snug and the bigger pair gap a tiny bit at the back. My question is do Levi jeans typically stretch out after a few wears OR are they the type of jeans that shrink a bit with the first wash. Trying to decide which size to keep and which to take back.

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sweetheart · 07/12/2013 07:44

Anyone else?

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Umlauf · 07/12/2013 07:51

I've had mine for years now and they have stayed pretty much the same size, but I did size down to begin with. I don't have a tumble drier though, you could try that? If they are yapping in the back perhaps you need a higher curve rating in a smaller size, eg 27 bold instead of 28 Demi... If you used the fitting service take them back to exchange.

sweetheart · 07/12/2013 07:58

I got them cheap in Costco, have been hoping to get to a Levi store to be fitted but just haven't found the time! They are Demi curve

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Umlauf · 07/12/2013 09:37

You've inspired me to wear mine today! Hmm.. I would keep the snugger pair if I were you as they will give a little in wear, and if you just cold wash and air dry them they are less likely to shrink. The whole point of the curve is to eliminate the gap at the back so if you still have that you may as well have a cheaper pair of jeans, iyswim.

domesticslattern · 07/12/2013 10:10

I would keep the snug pair. I have 3 pairs all the same size and the oldest pair is baggy now. I should say I wash them v rarely and when I do it's a cold gentle setting. Hth.

gerbiltamer · 07/12/2013 18:33

Ditto snug pair. My beef with these jeans is the low rise on the 'modern cut' which causes gut overhang. Saying that, my two pairs of demi skinny 30/34 are great, but fit differently. For a company's range that's supposed to be improving the fit of their women's styles, they are seriously lacking in quality control.

Bankholidaybaby · 07/12/2013 18:42

Mine normally shrink back. I wear a 31 bold curve. I tried a 32 demi but I could pull them down without undoing them.

Pascha · 07/12/2013 18:51

Mine shrink. I bought some new black demi curve skinnies a few weeks ago as a direct replacement for some 3 year old ones. Completely the same size but the new ones were much much looser. They have shrunk nicely after about 6-8 washes and now fit much the same as the original pair (who are still going strong but now have a holey knee).

moretea · 07/12/2013 19:42

mine have shrunk, although I do have to wash and tumble dry them frequently. despite trying on many size/fit combinations I couldn't eliminate gaping at the back of the waistband, but the shrinkage has fixed that now. I've found they've shrunk in length also, so I'd go for a longer pair next time too.

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