I have size 30 Paige jeans that are too big. They slide down.
So I bought some 29s, and they are tight in the waist, but wearable. I hope I lose 5 lbs (been hoping that for 2 years) and they will be great. I find size 29 in Joe's jeans is perfect. I am carrying excess weight in belly, age-related thing.
I bought the higher waisted Hoxton skinnies at the NAS. Very tight in waist. Not too tight otherwise, but I have skinny legs. Well, some of you may remember the old '60s '70s trick of lying on your bed and pulling up the jeans to be able to fasten them. That's what I am doing with the Hoxton and once they stretch a bit they are comfy enough and they make my butt look great.
I think Paige needs to make a 29 1/2 for me. I am wearing size 29 straight leg today and they are fine, except really emphasize my mutton top so I wear a looser or A-line top. If they were a little higher waisted they'd be fine.
Hope this helps, but it does make me feel better to blab about it.