levis 501xx 1955 and 47'

[Brienneoftarth]

im thinking of buying these...i wear a sz 38 in rogans, 36 in supreme (probably a true 35-36 waist) but they are pretty baggy and i'd like these levis to fit a bit better.....should i buy a 38 or a 36? do they really shrink that drastically two sizes down? gunna spend like 200 bucks so I wanna make sure. thanks for any help

[jdavis]

yes they do shrink two full sizes, with the majority of the shrinkage after the first wash. they will also stretch out a bit like any jean will. if a 36 preshrunk 501 fits well on you - try one on if you haven't - then buy a 38. also remember that the 47 is a bit slimmer than the 55 - use that to tailor your fit a bit either way. but trying one on is a good idea if you're unsure. then just do it.

[dave deniman]

if u dont mind me pokin my nose in...i know with alot jeans especially levis and the lvc collection that u need to get em so tight they u can hardly get into...this means u can wear them out and strech how u like...it also depends on they denim they use..im not sure wiht the ones u wnat but maybe u should check it out

DENIMAN DAVE

[crownzip]

I have both the '47 and '55 LVC 501xx (36x36) and they fit almost identical in the waist size. When I first washed em (cold water) they shrank about an inch in the waist and a couple inches in length. The '55s as you know are cut fuller in the seat and wider in the legs than the '47s. If I could figure out how to post a photo I'd post one of my four year old '47s that are lookin awesome.

[Brienneoftarth]

crownzip....i'm planning on buying them on the net cus it seems thats the only place i can find em. what size jeans do u wear in other brands? i dont like my jeans super tight. I like a pretty normal cut, but i dont want anything very baggy......also, i probably wouldn't wash them for at least 6 months so they stretch alot and all...

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I have both the '47 and '55 LVC 501xx (36x36) and they fit almost identical in the waist size. When I first washed em (cold water) they shrank about an inch in the waist and a couple inches in length. The '55s as you know are cut fuller in the seat and wider in the legs than the '47s. If I could figure out how to post a photo I'd post one of my four year old '47s that are lookin awesome.

--- Original message by crownzip on Sep 21, 2005 08:09 AM

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[horriblyjollyjinx]

I tried on a pair of LVC's the other day and it seems that 30w == 30W ie the label states the true size.

tally-hoo

[adsurgo]

but they shrink.

[crownzip]

my lee japan '44 101Bs are sz. 34 waist. i wear a 34 waist in evil denim and my '33 501xx are a sz. 34 waist (they seem to be cut larger than other lvc denim). hope this helps.

[soleindahole]

everyone keep saying that the waist shrinks 2",but do they stretch out? thats what im trying to find out. so if a person is a size 32 is it safe to get a size 32?knowing if they will stretch out to actual tag size eventually after the wash? can someone answer this. thanks.

Edited by soleindahole on Sep 21, 2005 at 03:52 PM

[Paul T]

THey absolutely will not stretch out all the way. Stretching is minimal compared to shrinkage. If you're a 32 waist you need a 34, or if you want tight, then 33 (which they have in some styles, inc the '47) then you can wash cold if you want to minimise shrinkage.

[rnrswitch]

I have a pair of 30W 1947 that have not been washed yet. They fit nice and snug in the waist. I have a waist measurement of 32 though. I have no idea how they size their jeans, but every time i buy levis STF (not lvc) i buy a 31W and they end up shrinking down to my right size.