These jeans are awesome, as most of the reviewers have already noted, they are tastefully aged to look modern but not so ripped that i look sloppy. they fit true to size with retailer's recent sizing. i used to wear a size 26, but in the last couple of years i have had to move down to a size 25 even though i am still the same size and weight??? anyway, i bought these in a size 25 and they are perfect! i have not worn them all day yet so i cannot comment on whether they stretch out after wea