jeans that shrink a lot with each wash

I don’t think I’ll ever stop wearing jeans Mabon! I even have skinny ones (thanks to a Gran on here) and I have “sturdy” legs! They’re the most comfortable and cosy things. Must try the leggings under long skirts Luzdoh. To answer your question Gormenghast - not when you have sturdy legs!

I have always found that the only jeans that fit are Levis 501 and yes, they are tighter when newly washed than once I have had them on for an hour or so.

All cheaper jeans either fit my waist or my bottom, but not both, so for obvious reasons I choose a pair that fit my beam end and then have to wear a belt to get them to hit my waist in spots!

Luzdoh - I never wear skirts in the winter. I find jeans are warmer than other trousers but if it is very cold I wear leggings under jeans with two pairs of socks for going out. I used to wear leggings under trousers at work in a cold office and, if the heating wasn't working at all, I would wear jeans as a protest as they were banned, but warmer than trousers.

Once again thank you everyone.I am going to look at 501s and NYDJ. I do find that better quality items last longer and are more economical in the long run.Watch this space!!

I always switch to corduroy jeans in winter. They are definitely warmer than denim - I find denim aren't very wind and rain resistant, even the heavy weight ones.

I love my M&S Jeans or Jeggings, I don't think I'll ever stop wearing them. Skinny ones look best on me even then I'm not a slim person but I've still got good legs. Rarely wear skirts. I have some M&S "long johns" almost like wearing a pair of tights but they are thermal, not bulky but keep my legs warm in winter.

My M and S jeans keep slipping down. I need a belt these days. It must be the design as I'm no thinner.

The OP is washing her jeans too frequently...unless she works in a dirty environment (at work)
Jeans can safely be worn 3-5 times before washing.
I assume we all shower or bathe daily and wear fresh underwear so why the need to wash jeans so often? It's madness.

Jeans don't need ironing. They look ridiculous with creases.

Happens to all mine and has always happened since I purchased my first pair of Levi’s in the 60s. I was told it’s sonething to do with the way denim is made, apparently denim comes in criss cross pattern. Back then we were told when we brought them to put them on and sit in bath of hot water and they will shrink to your size.

This thread prompts me to ask ‘ when is one too old to wear jeans’?