Back in the dark ages when I was in high school, girls would buy the tightest Levi’s or Wranglers they could find, sit in a tub of the hottest water they could stand and then go outside and let them dry on her. They didn’t have a hundred styles and sizes of preshrunk, custom made “jeans” like they have today.
I believe it is intentional, something along the lines of manufactured obsolescence. Make it so it won’t last too long and needs to be replaced. They been making cars for over 100 years and still haven’t figured it out yet. Cheap parts, rusted metal…….
Levi’s 501’s were specifically designated “Shrink To Fit”. I recall there was actually a chart (at least in some stores) that showed what size to buy based on what size you needed them to be after they’d been washed. That seemed to work reasonably well (this was in the 1970’s). The other Levi’s that I usually wore, 517’s (Boot Cut), didn’t seem to shrink much at all.
Prescott_Philosopher over 3 years ago
Ah, a girl who is comfortable with what she likes. I like’m that way.
Caldonia over 3 years ago
George Costanza couldn’t solve the shrinkage problem, either.
Tyge over 3 years ago
Nancy showing no mercy!
Macushlalondra over 3 years ago
Hey Frank there could be advantages to her liking them that way. Advantages you may enjoy as well. (Wink)
Mordock999 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Nancy!
Frank looks like Pinocchio!
And WHY is he wearing Gunther’s shirt?? ;)
TampaFanatic1 over 3 years ago
Wash them again and you’d have a pair of knickers just like the late great golfer Payne Stewart. Do not forget the argyle sock Frank!
oakie817 over 3 years ago
actually, my levi’s have never shrunk when washed
Michael G. over 3 years ago
OK, you wear jeans like this! >Rowr, rowr!<
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 3 years ago
Showing off his hot bod!!
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
All jeans should made of pre-shrunk fabric. Why should the consumer have to play guessing games about fit?
rionmorrison69 over 3 years ago
Back in the dark ages when I was in high school, girls would buy the tightest Levi’s or Wranglers they could find, sit in a tub of the hottest water they could stand and then go outside and let them dry on her. They didn’t have a hundred styles and sizes of preshrunk, custom made “jeans” like they have today.
John9 over 3 years ago
I believe it is intentional, something along the lines of manufactured obsolescence. Make it so it won’t last too long and needs to be replaced. They been making cars for over 100 years and still haven’t figured it out yet. Cheap parts, rusted metal…….
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Idiot. You are supposed to wash cold and air dry.
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
If it gets her going, keep em…..
Troglodyte over 3 years ago
Just say it runs in the genes and accept that compliment, Frank!
WF11 over 3 years ago
Levi’s 501’s were specifically designated “Shrink To Fit”. I recall there was actually a chart (at least in some stores) that showed what size to buy based on what size you needed them to be after they’d been washed. That seemed to work reasonably well (this was in the 1970’s). The other Levi’s that I usually wore, 517’s (Boot Cut), didn’t seem to shrink much at all.
JesseLouisMartinez over 3 years ago
High waters. Where’s the flood?
Doctor Go over 3 years ago
“High waters.”
Been there, was subjected to that.