Believe it or not, I was able to fit into these after trying for several months. They're a bit snug around the waist but loosened up just from trying them on, expecting them to stretch more based on what I've read here. I was ready to pull the trigger on a size up but I'm glad I'll be able to give these some wear instead, was really starting to get jealous of everyone with their great looking pair of 50s on here.