https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 04:32:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1217052 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:02:20 +0000 chadya 1217052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>my newest sexy bfs are 100 cotton so not a lot of stretch there, only like there used to be "back in the day"<br />Anything with less than 98%cotton is going to stretch once you get above 2% spandex and or poly.</p> <p>This season sizing is all over the place, my size in one style is not the same in another.&nbsp; You need to try on in the store and more than one pair of same size to get a fit you really like.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216845 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 02:04:35 +0000 Karie 1216845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like Gap jeans - I have a pair of&nbsp;the premium BF's, a pair of&nbsp;the bootcuts, and a pair of sized up skinnies that fit like straight legs on me. Mine stretch out a little but not too much. I would definitely go with your size, not sized up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216825 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 01:42:52 +0000 Janet 1216825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glory, I had those L&amp;Ls a few years ago too, and I also found they stretched. Then I lost a size and the jeans were quite big on me. </p> <p>I decided to bring home my regular size. I'll wear them around the house for a while first to see how they do or don't stretch, and I want to try them on with the shoes I anticipate wearing with them to see how the length works. </p> <p>I want to try some lighter mid wash flares/bootcuts (I own some older dark wash ones from a couple of years ago) but am not sure I want to spend the $$$ for premium right now to try the look. I'm also not sure I want to go with a dramatic flare, and the bootcut on these is a nice moderate flare. If these attain workhorse status and it seems like a trend that has legs for me, then maybe I'll step up in quality later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216811 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 01:32:54 +0000 Dee 1216811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always found Gap jeans (of all types - skinny, straing and bootcut) to stretch out at least&nbsp;half a size or so. So I usually size down to where they are snug at first wearing but my midday have loosened up considerably. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216692 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:53:28 +0000 Marmee 1216692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought some sized up Gap super skinny jeans, and they stretched significantly. &nbsp;I didn't ever put them in the dryer, so I can't tell you if they stopped stretching like shiny's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216688 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:50:16 +0000 shiny 1216688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't bought Gap jeans in a long time, but based on&nbsp;my recent purchase of BR jeans (same company), I'd say size up, if you intend to wash and dry these in the dryer. Those BR jeans shrank substantially -- all over, including in length. After running them through the dryer (twice) they do not stretch out all that much during wear. A little, but nothing like they did before washing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216663 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:30:58 +0000 Glory 1216663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure either. I had a pair of Gap long and leans a few years ago and they stretched like mad fiends. Could you purchase and try wearing them around the house? I think most jeans show their true colours pretty quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216657 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:29:04 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1216657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Tina. I've never had a pair that doesn't stretch out, at least a little. Although I doubt any of the ones I have are the current batch of fabric.</p> <p>Re the length, though, gap always shrinks on me. I look for at least an extra inch of length when I buy them. If I don't have that I've learned from bitter experience that hey will end up too short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216588 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 21:56:25 +0000 Tina 1216588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My advice would be to buy them slightly snug. They will stretch just enough to not look too tight but also not saggy baggy. This has been my personal experience, I have many different pairs in various washes and cuts. The most recent being a pair of med wash bootcuts from 2 months ago. For me it's been pretty consistent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216555 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 21:02:04 +0000 sopranomom 1216555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the GAP flare jeans and don't feel that they stretch out as I wear them.&nbsp; Hope his helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216551 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:59:57 +0000 Janet 1216551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and my weight is up a little right now too. Yeah, I'm not so sure about sizing up... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216548 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:58:30 +0000 Janet 1216548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, they're really comfortable and a bit loose a size up, but I don't want to get baggy butt syndrome after an hour in bootcut jeans. They definitely have some stretch. I'm thinking I might buy my regular size and try wearing them at home for a couple of hours with the tags on to see how they fare. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216542 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:53:15 +0000 viva 1216542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only Gap jeans I own are the BFs, Janet, and from what I understand they are not the most current version -- I believe there has been some retooling to the denim over there since I purchased mine. So I can't help. I'm sorry. <br />I will say I would be afraid to size up in any brand just for length, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-jeans---how-much-do-they-stretch-with-wear#post-1216535 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:33:58 +0000 Janet 1216535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking at the current crop of Gap bootcut/flare jeans and wondering how much they stretch with wear? </p> <p>The longs are *just* long enough with a small heel. I get a little more length if I size up, but I'm worried they'll bag out too much with wear.</p> <p>My old Sexy Boyfriends stretch a lot. I don't want bootcuts to turn into BFs after an hour of wear. </p> <p>Any advice appreciated! </p>