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does anyone else have this problem with leggings?

Tricia

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I bought a pair of Levi's denim leggings last year - they're really skinny jeans, I guess, because they're real denim and have a zipper and pockets. I went up a size from my usual and they seemed to fit very well. But every time I've worn them, they start sliding off my hips very soon after I put them on. Not so fab to be hitching my pants up all the time, but I think one size down would be too tight on me. This happens with regular leggings too, but to a lesser extent. Anyone else have this issue, and how to solve it?

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Aida

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It's the elastic waistband. I usually go for one that feels fairly snug, just borderline too tight. After an hour of wear, they stretch out to the right size and are fine all day. I also find they need to be washed sooner than regular jeans because of the stretch.

Roopa

i would try wearing a belt, if it had loops.

Kate

Veteran

Use a belt. Also, wash and dry (in the dryer) after every time you wear them.

Marigold

I have a similar issues with my dark denim skinnies from Old Navy, I got the smallest size but still need the belt otherwise they'll sag.. Other than the waist, they're a great fit. Can you adjust the elastic if they have no belt loops?

chewyspaghetti

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I have the same Levi's Jeggings. I do often wear a thin belt with them.

Jonesy

Veteran

This happens to me all the time. I think it's related to my lack of hips relative to my waist! I always have to wear a belt to deal with it.

Anonymous

Yes, that happens to me as well and trust me, I'm all butt The saleslady at Macy's (Hue) suggested I go down a size on a new pair I bought recently. I have not had problems with those yet.

Marley

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This happens to me on all leggings and tights. I've always attributed it to the fact that I don't have a waist! I always buy the smallest size that I can get into because I know that within just an hour or two of wearing that they are going to loosen up on me! When I wash them, I always put them in the dryer too!

catgirl

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This happens to me. The Gap ones fit the best of any I've ever tried, mostly because the rise is higher on me and so can slip a little without being past my hips. I have a straight waist and no derriere, so it happens to me with everything. And I hate wearing a belt which gives me a lumpy outline under jersey tunics. Grrrr.

Jenava

(website)

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Could it be you need to get the waist taken in?

Scarlet

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I do not have this problem because I have mother earth hips, but you might enjoy this read:

http://www.garancedore.fr/en/2.....-and-away/

catgirl

Veteran

Scarlet, I feel WAY better knowing Garance shares my woes!

Scarlet

Veteran

Glad to help

Beth

Veteran

LOL Scarlet at "mother earth hips"!

I find a slightly higher rise helps quite a bit. The Gap Leans stay put on me nicely.

Mamapicklejuice

Veteran

I am having the same experience with both my Gap denim leggings and my MK ponte leggings (NAS). It has really turned me off of tunic/leggings, which is a super bummer. I really can't go down a size without giving myself major muffin top or a stomach ache.

LeahJanes

This is my major wardrobe bugbear - hipsters are not my friend. All the advice others have given is sound and usually works, but sometimes there is nothing I can do except wear a skirt instead.

Mamapicklejuice

Veteran

OMG - just read Garance's blog (ty for the link) - hilarious!

I have another beef with straight leg jeans that are PPL...with SHOES. Because, hello, I spend most of the day barefoot with the hem curling under my heel, and with every step, I can feel the jeans s l i p p i n g down. SO ANNOYING.

Lisa

Veteran

I wear all my leans/leggings on the tight side. Which means muffin top and no short shirts because there's too much bum action going on when they are on the tight side.

Kari

Veteran

Yes, nearly always with leggings or jeggings! I DO have "mother earth" hips - love that terminology, Scarlet! - but I attribute this to the fact that my rise is so high that the waistband of the leggings doesn't come close at all to my natural waist and is instead riding in the middle of my hips.

For me, tucking a camisole under the leggings mostly solves the problem. The friction of fabric against fabric keeps the leggings from slithering too far down my hips.

rashi

Member

I wonder if the fabric of underwear makes a difference? Perhaps granny panties (Cotton briefs) would create friction? You'd have to wear a shirt over your bum though because of lines. Just a thought.

catgirl

Veteran

I think some kind of clothing invention is in order - double sided sticky tape? Bra garters? It's aggravating, and it's hard to hitch-up when you're wearing a tunic.