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Levi’s Ribcage straight jeans sizing - do they stretch?

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Lagirl20 · 06/01/2025 16:12

investing in some Levi’s for the new year. Does anyone have the ribcage version? I’m wondering if I should buy the size that fits me right now, or if they’re the type of jean to stretch with wear, should I size down? Thanks!

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Lentilweaver · 06/01/2025 16:15

I have these and love them. I am a 12 and bought a 12. Washed them but I don't think they stretch all that much. I would buy the size that fits you. But I wash on delicate and do not tumble dry.

Lagirl20 · 06/01/2025 16:18

Lentilweaver · 06/01/2025 16:15

I have these and love them. I am a 12 and bought a 12. Washed them but I don't think they stretch all that much. I would buy the size that fits you. But I wash on delicate and do not tumble dry.

Fab, thank you

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H0TDAY · 06/01/2025 16:18

Same, they don't stretch

changecandles · 06/01/2025 16:26

If there are 100% cotton they will stretch. But not so much at the waistband as it's thick and stitched a lot there.

Mine stretched but just to the point that they started out really snug and then after wearing they are perfect

Comefromaway · 06/01/2025 16:34

Lentilweaver · 06/01/2025 16:15

I have these and love them. I am a 12 and bought a 12. Washed them but I don't think they stretch all that much. I would buy the size that fits you. But I wash on delicate and do not tumble dry.

How did you buy a 12? I thought they came in waist size/leg length?

I currently wear 724 which I love but am thinking of trying ribcage.

Lentilweaver · 06/01/2025 16:42

Comefromaway · 06/01/2025 16:34

How did you buy a 12? I thought they came in waist size/leg length?

I currently wear 724 which I love but am thinking of trying ribcage.

Oops, you are right. I bought a waist size 30 which corresponds to a 12. Can't remember the leg length.

Rib cage are very worth trying, but if you can get to a shop, better to try on there.

Comefromaway · 06/01/2025 18:36

I’m a size 12 but I’ve lost a little bit of weight & find a 29 inch fits me best.

my 724 were a bargain £65 from the outlet store. I will try ribcage next time I go.

willowstar · 07/01/2025 04:59

I love my ribcage Levi's. They do not stretch on the waist. I went to the Levi's store and tried them on first. Glad I did as I was a different size to the size I take in the 724s.

Lagirl20 · 07/01/2025 15:31

Thanks all! Consensus is no stretch, fab

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