Resurrecting saggy jeans

November 28, 2007 7:39 PM

What can you do when the ass falls out of your jeans?

I have some Levis that are still in great shape but have stretched over time and now have the dread saggy butt. Is there anything that can be done? Take them to a tailors, etc? Or is it not worth it?

Thanks for your help!

posted by cgs to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (6 answers total)

Pretty sure that it's not reversible. i'd try ebaying to see if you can get old pairs of the same fit/cut you like. otherwise, time to donate them and get some ones.
posted by crustix at 7:42 PM on November 28, 2007

a tailor might be able to do something by bringing them in around the pockets, but you might be better off spending your money on a new pair entirely.
posted by thinkingwoman at 7:53 PM on November 28, 2007

What I have started to do is buy jeans that are just a wee bit too tight when I try them on in the store. Then, when they get stretched out (this usually happens after wearing them just a few times) they will fit perfectly. I also avoid "stretch" jeans, because those tend to be the ones that lose their shape the quickest.

I'm sorry that this didn't really directly address your question, but I hope you find it useful.
posted by kitty teeth at 8:04 PM on November 28, 2007

can you wash them in hot & throw them in the dryer? not sure if that would just shrink them in the length, though- i don't really use the dryer- so get more advice from others before trying this.
posted by twistofrhyme at 8:32 PM on November 28, 2007

heh... thanks for the suggestions everyone.

zakdaddy- that made me laugh, so you get the best answer ;-)
posted by cgs at 5:14 AM on November 29, 2007

For 100% cotton jeans, I've had some success shrinking specific areas by turning up my water heater and running very hot tap water over just the areas to be shrunk. Obviously, be careful not to burn yourself. If the jeans are a lycra blend this will kill the strechyness, and not in a good way.
posted by yohko at 6:15 PM on November 30, 2007