Your attire and appearance are an integral part of how you portray yourself to the outer world.
Jeans/pants are a staple clothing item that everybody owns but having a pair that has the perfect fit is pretty much a dream to most individuals out there.
Although it’s generally difficult to tell when a pair doesn’t fit you well by looking at it or trying it once in the changing room, there are some universal indications that a pair does not fit.
In this article, we have mentioned some factors that indicate an unfit pair of jeans and how one may alter them to ensure a more comfortable and breathable fit.
Why Does One Have To Keep Pulling Their Jeans Up?
The primary reason why a person constantly needs to pull up their jeans is when they have either too much or too less fabric around the waistline.
This is very common in low-quality jeans.
The jeans keep on sliding down, and you have to continuously keep pulling them up or holding them in place from falling down, which may be embarrassing and uncomfortable.
Loose buttons, waist gap, and large size are common issues that cause a good pair of pants to slide down.
However, there may be other reasons why one constantly needs to pull up their jeans.
Some of the major reasons are discussed as we proceed.
Wrong Fabric
Choosing the right fabric to wear can make all the difference in deciding whether you are comfortable in the jeans or not.
A perfect blend of materials is crucial for a good fit.
A mixture of cotton, poly, and elastane is recommended for good shape and comfort.
Wrong Style
Just like the wrong size of pants can cause the jeans to slide down, choosing the wrong style can also cause similar problems.
For example, wearing low-rise jeans on a lean body, where there is nothing the waistband of the jeans can hold on to, can mean that your pants will more likely slip.
Similarly, wearing skinny jeans with muscular calves can cause the same problem as they may not sit nicely at your waist due to a wider waist and narrower waistband.
Wrong Fit
It is very important to select the fitting style of your jeans according to your body type and shape.
For example, straight pants, when worn by curvy girls with muscular thighs but small waists, may cling onto their thighs but leave a lot of room around the waistline, causing the jeans to slide down.
Similarly, regular fit jeans on a skinny person would give a baggy look and will also have a waistline gap which would require alteration.
Snapped Elastic Waistband
Unlike common waistbands in jeans, some jeans have elastic waistbands. This allows them to stretch more.
After regular usage, over time, the elastic loses its elasticity and eventually snaps. This is why it is very likely for the jeans to slide down or fall off when worn.
The Jeans Might Shrink
Like all fabrics, jeans also shrink after some time when exposed to heat.
A perfectly fitting pair of jeans can also start to make you feel uncomfortable when it shrinks due to regular washing and drying.
A shrunken pair of jeans may slide down more often when you sit down or cross your legs.
Jeans Are Tucked In Your Boots
The fashion trend of tucking the bottom of the jeans into your boots is very common in women.
Despite being a perfectly fitting pair, the boots may pull down the jeans, which makes you question the fitting of your pants instead.
Why Is It Very Common For Skinny Jeans To Slide Down When Worn?
Skinny jeans have a high-stretch fabric called Spandex.
Spandex is relatively softer than other fabrics, and it helps your jeans to adjust according to your shape.
As you wear the jeans more often and stretch and pull, the denim fibers stretch with you, and the waistband gradually stretches to become wider.
Skinny jeans are also pretty tight near the leg area and tend to slide down when u crouch down, sit or climb stairs. Basically, any activity that will require you to bend your legs will cause your skinny jeans to slide down.
Other reasons why skinny jeans slide down are:
- A lower rise and short fly mean the jeans will sit low on the hips
- Jeans too tight around the legs but roomier around the waist
- Too much stretch causes the jeans at the waist to fold
How To Keep Your Jeans/Pants From Sliding Down?
There are multiple things one can do to make sure their pair of jeans do not slip.
- Choosing a higher rise
High-rise jeans have less fabric in their waistband, which means a tighter fit around the waist. This prevents the jeans from sliding down your waist.
- Wearing a belt
A very common solution to keep your jeans held on to your waist is to add a belt suiting your overall look.
- Tuck in Tops
At times, there is a gap at your waistline. To fill in this gap, you can tuck in the top you’re wearing, which will add an extra layer and tighten the grip of the jeans around your waist.
- Tailor alteration
When nothing works, it is best to get the waistband of your jeans altered, or you can add a clip and pinch the extra fabric on the waistband to the side of your pants.
- Elastic Band Present
There are different types of jeans that are made. Most are purely denim, but some have added elastic fabrics to ensure a tight fit around the waist.
Some people don’t like wearing belts.
To ensure a better fit without using a belt, elastic waistbands are added so that the stretchy material fits comfortably around your waist.
