Help with first pair of jeans (Acne)
I've been avoiding jeans in the past because I just didn't like how they felt and looked. Now that I've started learning more about fashion I'm interested in expanding my wardrobe by buying a pair of jeans.
I wanted a straight regular fit, mid-high waist. Something like nudie Gritty Jackson and Rad Rufus are models I like, and also Levi 501's. Raw/dry denim as I prefer the darker blue/indigo color.
I found a pair of used Acne jeans, model "Moc Hide", made i Korea and 100% cotton. The measurements appear to be perfect for me, where the waist would be ever so slightly tight, allowing them to stretch and conform to my body. I haven't bought used jeans before so I'm don't know how to identify a good pair.
So I'm looking for tips for buying my first pair of jeans! Are the ones I've attached a good pair? Also appreciate any other brands/models I should look for!
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Above pair looks great imo. Although, I'm not sure you can count on the waist stretching on a used pair of jeans. E.g., if the first owner also sized down a bit, the measurements you see now might be the stretched numbers and the fabric might not have more in it.
Highly recommend against getting jeans with the waist too tight and expecting them to stretch. Aside from not washing enough, too tight is a main contributor to stuff like crotch blowouts
I know you're in Europe but I'd recommend taking a look for Levi's on eBay, new Levi's are a scam in Europe but between Americans with international shipping and used Europeans you can prob find something cheap, and I think that's better at the beginning of your fashion journey.
Not Europe anymore I guess but there's a great UK seller I got my vintage 501s from. I've bought other things from them as well. https://www.ebay.com/str/rjbvintage
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Thanks for the feedback. Based on the measurements I got I think these jeans will sit well overall, including the waist. I think I will get them because theyre very cheap and appear to be a good pair of jeans
Worst case I’ll just resell them! I don’t know if I’ll like the washed denim style yet