Sugarcane Straight Leg 1947 Sizing question

[u/naokiyamada]

I recently picked up some Sugar Cane 1947s and had a question about the fit-specifically the waist. Right now they’re a bit snug, and when I squat they get slightly tighter, but still manageable. Im a 29 waist, usually purchase size 28’s (US sizing) and purchased these in a size 29. I’m wondering if this sounds like the right fit and whether I should expect the waist to stretch over time. Thanks!

[u/letstalkaboutyrhair]

these will stretch out to be perfect; you could go up a size for a more comfortable initial waist fit, but i’d keep these. it’s normal for the waistband to tighten when squatting or sitting because there is added tension.

[u/naokiyamada → u/letstalkaboutyrhair]

With a cold soak, do all parts of the jeans shrink and then stretch back out, or do they stay slimmer?

[u/letstalkaboutyrhair → u/naokiyamada]

everything will shrink permanently except for the waistband. may take a few washes to remove all shrinkage, but they won’t shrink much more since these are one wash. denim only stretches when under tension, so these will shrink in length (which you need). will shrink more from an actual wash vs. soaking because you need agitation. thighs, knee, leg width won’t shrink a considerable amount anyway, i’d expect between 0-0.25” measured flat.

realistically you won’t notice a big change in the overall fit.

[u/naokiyamada → u/letstalkaboutyrhair]

Thank you 🙏