Everyone has their preference when buying the Levi's 501® Shrink-to-Fit but the question always looms about what size to buy and how to wash them. Here is your Levi's guide to buying and when it's time wash your 501s®.

 

If you haven't already, check out our blog on all the different fits of the LVC 501s® here. Once you have found the fit that works best for you it's time to figure out the best size to buy. Here are a few things to consider: 1. Are you planning on washing your jeans right away or wearing them for a while? 2. When you do finally wash them are you going to use the tub method or the regular ol' machine wash?

If you plan on wearing your jeans and not washing for a while we recommend buying your 501s® on the tight side (your true size) because they are only going to relax with wear. When you finally do get around to washing them they will have already relaxed out enough that the wash will only bring them back to their original state and shrink a little in length (around 1"). 

 

 

If you plan on washing right away buy 1 or 2 sizes up depending on how you are planning on washing them. ** Remember the hotter the water the more the jeans will shrink.** The safest for your first wash is going into the tub with them on because you can't shrink them to less than your size, right? Just hop in the tub with them on, let them soak to your body, and hop out the let them dry and shape. Do some lunges, touch your toes, swing side to side and like magic they'll fit you better than any other jean your have, because quite literally they have been shaped to your body.

If having soaking wet jeans on your legs doesn't sound appealing, just throw them into the wash. If you buy two sizes up you could do a warm wash, but if you do one size up make sure it's on cold wash or they could shrink up too much. 

If you are still wondering about what fit or size is best for you please feel free to email us at informed@brooklyndenimco.com or call the store at 718-782-2600 and we'd be happy to assist.