How to Break in and Care for Expensive Denim Jeans

You can never have too many pairs of jeans. With all the different styles and washes, it is impossible to not want one a different pair for every occasion. After all the time and effort put into finding that perfect pair, and not to mention the expensive price tag, make sure to break them in properly and continue to take care of them so they look good and keep on fitting great.

If you want snug fitting jeans make sure they are as tight as possible when you first buy them. As long as you can successfully zip and button them they are good. You might have to just wear them around the house for a day or two, but depending on how much stretch they have in them they should stretch out and fit perfect in a matter of hours or after a few wears.

If your jeans are too long and need to be hemmed, be sure to wash them first. They will shrink a little in the wash and the last thing you want is to get them shortened only to wash them and then have them be a little too short.

Wear your denim as much as you can before you wash them so they have a chance to conform to your body. Denim doesn't need to be washed very often and you can often go weeks between washings. Usually they will fit better the second or third time you wear them after a wash anyway.

When you do wash your jeans turn them inside out and wash them in cold water. This will prevent the color from fading and minimize any shrinking that could occur.

Try to avoid putting your jeans in the dryer at all costs, especially if they have any stretch in them. The dryer breaks down the Lycra and after a few times in the dryer your jeans will quickly lose shape after only a few hours of wearing them. You will have to wash them more often just to get that snug fit back that you love, which will in turn make them stretch out quicker.

After washing your jeans they might feel a bit too snug but all you need to do is a few squats and they will form right back to your body and be comfortable.

If you follow these simple tips you will not have to worry about dropping lots of money on expensive jeans, because you know the fit will stay great for a long time.