NYDJ Denim Guide - Find Your Perfect Fit and Style (2024)

FAQs

Should I size up or down in NYDJ? ›

We always encourage you to buy our bottoms one size smaller than you normally do.

Hang your clothes to dry rather than using a dryer. Using a dryer can be harmful for the quality of your clothing.

Designed to conform to you, NYDJ's Waist-Match™ Marilyn Straight Jeans have a magical satin elastic that lines the interior of the waistband and molds to your waist for an extra-comfortable fit. The timeless, best-selling silhouette falls straight from knee to hem and pairs well with anything.

NYDJ, formerly known as "Not Your Daughter's Jeans", was founded in 2003 to fill a gap in the women's denim market. At the time, comfortable and flattering jeans for every woman simply did not exist.

Hiding a Lower Belly Pooch in Jeans

Put on a pair of high-waisted jeans in a straight, slim, or skinny cut to help cover and smooth your tummy. Choose a black or dark wash for an extra slimming effect. Pair your jeans with a tailored or asymmetrical top that rests just below your belly.

We always recommend staying true to the size corresponding to your body measures. Sizing down puts a lot of extra strain on the denim, which may cause the jean to rip or break. For stretch jeans, the stretch is there primarily for comfort and optimal movement.

Ideally, you should wash jeans separately or with similarly dark-colored clothes. This step is key to avoid shrinking or bleeding. Avoid using laundry detergents with harsh chemicals and skip fabric softener, which can add unnecessary chemicals to your jeans and break down the fabric over time.

Washing and drying naturally results in fabric shrinking. Controlling the process by lowering water and dryer temperatures helps reduce how much blue jeans shrink. Use as directed.

Begin by turning your jeans inside out and zipping up the zipper. Then, you can wash your jeans in the washer or by hand using cold water. Be sure to clean your jeans alone to avoid tinting other clothes. If you choose to clean your jeans in the washing machine, use cold water on a short, Delicate cycle.

What are Mom Fit Jeans? This style of jeans rose to popularity in the '70s and '80s with women who had just given birth because of their unique cut – hence the name. They sit high on the waist with extra room in the crotch and hips.

What was Marilyn sizing? ›

But according to her former dressmaker, Monroe's standard measurements were 35-22-35, meaning that in today's retail stores, she'd probably wear a size 6 or 8 — which translates to a size 12 back in the 1950s.

You should get jeans that fit you well: they shouldn't fall without a belt, shouldn't feel like they'll rip if you squat, and shouldn't have a ton of extra fabric. That being said, a bigger size is usually much easier to have tailored than it is to stretch out a smaller pair.

Levi's has always been that brand, with classic jean styles that have won over everyone from Kylie Jenner to Jennifer Aniston. In fact, Aniston gave a shout out to the denim brand in a WSJ Magazine interview in August, saying that a pair of “Levi's and a T-shirt” is the look that will never go out of style.

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Before you order, make a note that the company suggests sizing down one size to get your perfect fit. If your size is sold out in any of the jeans: Amazon also carries a wide variety of NYDJ jeans, so check there.

Low rise jeans are thought of as tricky to wear because of the way they're designed. The way they're cut means they emphasize any extra fat on even the skinniest of frames. This is why it can be a good idea to go a size up when buying low rise jeans—try on different sizes to find out which looks best on your body.

Take a flexible tape measure and measure around your waist, putting the tape measure where you are most comfortable wearing the skirt (Try to keep the tape measure snug, not tight). *Sometimes if you are getting a skirt that has an elastic waist it is better to go a size below what your actual waist size is.

Always go up

Never ever squeeze into something that is too small, even if you are “going to lose the weight”. Always buy bigger. If you are in between sizes, the bigger size shouldn't be too-too big. A little bit of extra material never hurt anyone.

A loose fit could put you at risk for injury. If you are between sizes, sizing down is a better option in this situation. It is always better to go half a size up for running shoes or trainers. Vigorous exercise will increase the blood supply to the feet and cause them to swell.