From Friday night until this morning I have slept a total of twenty seven hours, which is almost as exciting as being stuck in a room filled with endless Coldstone Creamery and pizza. oh and Brad Pitt.
I said almost.
Either way, this sleeping thing is a pretty good gig. I had forgotten how wonderful it was to lay down in bed and just fall asleep with no effort, or to wake up in the middle of the night to pee and lay back down and then fall asleep with ease, or to not even wake up at all to pee, which is what happened last night. The last time that happened was when I was about six weeks pregnant way back in November.
The new sleeping medicine has been fairly good to me, however, I’m still shaky and groggy through most of the day, including right now, I have an appointment with my g.p. today, we’ll see what medication he changes.
Since I have been finally sleeping, I have been in a better mood, which just delights Brian, and quite frankly, delights me, too.
This past Saturday night we did some shopping with our kids at The Big Mall. I decided to try on some jeans at The Gap to see if purchasing a more expensive pair could potentially be worth the added cost. Certainly spending thirty dollars more on a pair of jeans would mean a better fit, right? I was really hoping to solve my denim dilemma, or at least throw in a second pair of jeans that I could hold off washing for weeks and weeks. And weeks.
Into the dressing room I went with a pair of size 10 Long and Leans and a size 12 Long and Leans. I tried on the size tens and I don’t think I could even button them. I put on the size twelves and they fit me really well, just a tiny bit of my muffin poured over the top of the jeans, but I knew the jeans would stretch out a bit, as we discussed last week. The jeans were particularly nice because they were mid-rise, as opposed to low-rise, which we all know that low-rise jeans were invented by the devil.
or a man.
I bought the jeans. I wore them yesterday and within four hours, they were literally sliding off of my body. LITERALLY, like, if I didn’t pull them up, the public would be exposed to my flabby, deflated belly.
Sometimes I am so hot, I can hardly take it.
Now I’m stuck with these jeans which cost over SIXTY DOLLARS and I don’t know what to do. I can’t even hide the jeans from Brian because he had to pay for them since I left my purse at home. He heard the total and looked at me and I was all like "Look! a bird! over there!" And I ran and hid behind one of the scrawny Gap mannequins, which did not do a good job of hiding me at all, because, you know, they’re scrawny, and well, I am not.
So, I just batted my eyelashes at him, which only reminded him that he just had to pay for my Clinique mascara.
Am I stuck with these jeans, or not? I want to return them, but it’s not like I could fit into the size tens, but would I have been able to if I wore them for a few hours? Would they stretch that much? Would The Gap even exchange them after I wore them? They look ridiculous, I have to wear a belt, A BELT!. I have to pull the belt so tight that the denim is bunching in front of me below the waist and in back of me, above my bottom. Again, the hotness, I don’t know how you can even stand all of the hotness that happens on this blog.
Just tell me, what would you do in this situation…please.
RETURN, RETURN RETURN. You haven’t broken the “It’s been over 3 months” rule, or “I stained them, shoot” rule, or “I really did lose 10 pounds and now they won’t fit” rule. 2 days – Come on! RETURN, RETURN, RETURN!
RETURN, RETURN RETURN. You haven’t broken the “It’s been over 3 months” rule, or “I stained them, shoot” rule, or “I really did lose 10 pounds and now they won’t fit” rule. 2 days – Come on! RETURN, RETURN, RETURN!
Take ‘em back! You might only get store credit, but even that’s better than being stuck with crummy jeans.
Have you tried finding jeans that don’t have stretch in them? I’m a fan of Polo Jeans Co.’s Saturday Jeans and Kelly Jeans. They fit great.
Take ‘em back! You might only get store credit, but even that’s better than being stuck with crummy jeans.
Have you tried finding jeans that don’t have stretch in them? I’m a fan of Polo Jeans Co.’s Saturday Jeans and Kelly Jeans. They fit great.
I had a short career as a sales associate at the gap over christmas (which, when i got my w2 stating I made a whopping $300, turned out to cost me more money than i made). Anyway, return them, they’ll take them. Long & Leans have A TON of the stretch in them, which, exactly like it sounds, stretches them out. Which is super awesome on a chubby day, but, like you said, they are nearly around your ankles by the end of the day.
DO NOT dry them. (as goes with any stretch denim). The dryer actually heats the elastic and ruins it, so the jeans won’t keep their shape. If you want to try again at the gap (or if they will only let you exchange them, if you lost your receipt or something), try a pair of boot cut. Still mid-rise, but not as stretchy (torture in the dressing room but will not result in pants-around-your-ankles.
I don’t know if their is a Maurices in your area, but i have pretty good luck with their jeans. They do the stretch thing as well, but they are fairly cheap (They also have a fairly good selection). When I want to splurge, I try the limited.
I had a short career as a sales associate at the gap over christmas (which, when i got my w2 stating I made a whopping $300, turned out to cost me more money than i made). Anyway, return them, they’ll take them. Long & Leans have A TON of the stretch in them, which, exactly like it sounds, stretches them out. Which is super awesome on a chubby day, but, like you said, they are nearly around your ankles by the end of the day.
DO NOT dry them. (as goes with any stretch denim). The dryer actually heats the elastic and ruins it, so the jeans won’t keep their shape. If you want to try again at the gap (or if they will only let you exchange them, if you lost your receipt or something), try a pair of boot cut. Still mid-rise, but not as stretchy (torture in the dressing room but will not result in pants-around-your-ankles.
I don’t know if their is a Maurices in your area, but i have pretty good luck with their jeans. They do the stretch thing as well, but they are fairly cheap (They also have a fairly good selection). When I want to splurge, I try the limited.
I say return them. I did the same thing with a pair of American Eagle jeans, but I wore them almost a whole day. Then my friend asked me why my new jeans were falling off my butt and we took them back and I got the smaller size. They were hard to button and first, but they do stretch! Then they fit lovely until I wash them and have to re-stretch them! yes, return them!
I say return them. I did the same thing with a pair of American Eagle jeans, but I wore them almost a whole day. Then my friend asked me why my new jeans were falling off my butt and we took them back and I got the smaller size. They were hard to button and first, but they do stretch! Then they fit lovely until I wash them and have to re-stretch them! yes, return them!
Return them.
If there’s a problem, stand at the counter patiently.
Wait.
Stare.
If they ask you if there’s anything else other than what they failed to assist you with, open your cell phone, ask the clerk (include their first name) “Barbie, what is the home office’s direct phone number, please?” If this doesn’t send a multitude of managers backflipping your direction, dial the phone! Speak kindly and professionally. Reference Barbie to the operator or customer service rep. Try not to smile at the squirm.
Return them.
If there’s a problem, stand at the counter patiently.
Wait.
Stare.
If they ask you if there’s anything else other than what they failed to assist you with, open your cell phone, ask the clerk (include their first name) “Barbie, what is the home office’s direct phone number, please?” If this doesn’t send a multitude of managers backflipping your direction, dial the phone! Speak kindly and professionally. Reference Barbie to the operator or customer service rep. Try not to smile at the squirm.
Are they stretch jeans? I absolutely HATE stretch jeans and i can’t seem to find any that don’t have the stretch material in them. Does anyone have any suggestions where to find jeans that fit good without the Lycra stretch stuff?
Oh yeah, I would return the jeans!
Are they stretch jeans? I absolutely HATE stretch jeans and i can’t seem to find any that don’t have the stretch material in them. Does anyone have any suggestions where to find jeans that fit good without the Lycra stretch stuff?
Oh yeah, I would return the jeans!
You should return them. I think as long as you don’t wash them you can wear them & return them. Just tell them they stretched out way too much.
You should return them. I think as long as you don’t wash them you can wear them & return them. Just tell them they stretched out way too much.
They should totally go back. Especially since they are GAP jeans. I find that same problem about the stretchy! Someone told me it’s because there’s too much spandex. Check the label and see. I was told it shouldn’t have more than 2% (??) otherwise you end up wearing a sack of jeans. Good luck!
They should totally go back. Especially since they are GAP jeans. I find that same problem about the stretchy! Someone told me it’s because there’s too much spandex. Check the label and see. I was told it shouldn’t have more than 2% (??) otherwise you end up wearing a sack of jeans. Good luck!
They will take them back. And they SHOULD. I have long and leans, and I have the same problem. Junk. Try Lucky’s. For ANOTHER $30. Sorry…
They will take them back. And they SHOULD. I have long and leans, and I have the same problem. Junk. Try Lucky’s. For ANOTHER $30. Sorry…
Take ‘em back, exchange them for the 10′s, leave the 10′s somewhere in the open so you remember that nothing tastes as good as being thin.
This is how I lose the weight.
Maybe I’m twisted, I dunno.
Take ‘em back, exchange them for the 10′s, leave the 10′s somewhere in the open so you remember that nothing tastes as good as being thin.
This is how I lose the weight.
Maybe I’m twisted, I dunno.
Definitely return them!!!! You can’t help it that they stretched out so much that they are un-wearable.
Definitely return them!!!! You can’t help it that they stretched out so much that they are un-wearable.
I LOVE BKE jeans and they do stretch, so buy the size that is tight in the dressing room. Plus, if they’re too long, they hem them for free and they do a great job.
I LOVE BKE jeans and they do stretch, so buy the size that is tight in the dressing room. Plus, if they’re too long, they hem them for free and they do a great job.
Take them back. I just bought two pairs of jeans at the beginning of March from The Gap (my first splurge on jeans more expensive than Old Navy in I can’t tell you how long – at least since before my first child!) And, I LOVE them. They were the “essential” fit (mid-rise, wider leg like Stacy and Clinton always advise). Both pair have washed and worn great.
Take them back. I just bought two pairs of jeans at the beginning of March from The Gap (my first splurge on jeans more expensive than Old Navy in I can’t tell you how long – at least since before my first child!) And, I LOVE them. They were the “essential” fit (mid-rise, wider leg like Stacy and Clinton always advise). Both pair have washed and worn great.
RETURN THEM!!! As long as you have your receipt and the tags it should be fine. You may want to iron them a little to make sure they don’t look too worn!! Good luck!
RETURN THEM!!! As long as you have your receipt and the tags it should be fine. You may want to iron them a little to make sure they don’t look too worn!! Good luck!
Return them. You are the customer and you are not happy. I used to work for The Gap and they should still have a good return policy. I have a pair like that from Belk adn I HATE them. They are so saggy in my butt I can’t wear them anymore.
Return them. You are the customer and you are not happy. I used to work for The Gap and they should still have a good return policy. I have a pair like that from Belk adn I HATE them. They are so saggy in my butt I can’t wear them anymore.
oh my gosh the “see that bird” comment made me about spit out my water! You are hilarious. Seriously though this is sooo true! I have found that I NEVER can buy jeans that fit just right in the store..I always buy them snug and just hope for the best and you know what after buying probably 25 pairs of jeans that end up too big and I have finally learned my lesson and the snug ones always fit better later. I still need to do a couple of exercises in them right after washing but they always stretch out. I would at least try and take them back..you have nothing to lose and if they won’t take them back then try and sell them on ebay and lesson learned. At least you learned it before you have done several times like me! lol
oh my gosh the “see that bird” comment made me about spit out my water! You are hilarious. Seriously though this is sooo true! I have found that I NEVER can buy jeans that fit just right in the store..I always buy them snug and just hope for the best and you know what after buying probably 25 pairs of jeans that end up too big and I have finally learned my lesson and the snug ones always fit better later. I still need to do a couple of exercises in them right after washing but they always stretch out. I would at least try and take them back..you have nothing to lose and if they won’t take them back then try and sell them on ebay and lesson learned. At least you learned it before you have done several times like me! lol
Oh friend. I wish I could have given you a heads up on the Long and Leans. Those suckers are notorious for stretching out a crazy amount EVERY time you were them. Now, I have several mom friends who swear by them because once you crack the code and figure out which pair works for you they are perfect. High enough rise to cover your “bidness” but cute enough not to look like mom jeans. Comfortable enough to chase kidlets in but cute enough that you don’t look like you spend all day on a play ground. I would say try the 10. Seriously, if you can suck it in just enough to button them they will probably be perfect once you sit down a few times and walk around for five minutes. Ten tops. They will shrink up again when you wash them but they stretch back out WAY faster than any other jeans.
Oh friend. I wish I could have given you a heads up on the Long and Leans. Those suckers are notorious for stretching out a crazy amount EVERY time you were them. Now, I have several mom friends who swear by them because once you crack the code and figure out which pair works for you they are perfect. High enough rise to cover your “bidness” but cute enough not to look like mom jeans. Comfortable enough to chase kidlets in but cute enough that you don’t look like you spend all day on a play ground. I would say try the 10. Seriously, if you can suck it in just enough to button them they will probably be perfect once you sit down a few times and walk around for five minutes. Ten tops. They will shrink up again when you wash them but they stretch back out WAY faster than any other jeans.
I would try to return them. Do you still have the tags? And you are HOTNESS, personified! I am a fan of Lucky brand jeans myself, although I only have one pair. Love them. Have a great time in Los Angeles- hubby and I were there with the kids in August for 12 days visiting family and generally having a great time!
I would try to return them. Do you still have the tags? And you are HOTNESS, personified! I am a fan of Lucky brand jeans myself, although I only have one pair. Love them. Have a great time in Los Angeles- hubby and I were there with the kids in August for 12 days visiting family and generally having a great time!
I would try and return them, but in my experience Gap customer service has become a complete oxymoron. They have gone straight to hell as far as company ethics and customer relations is concerned, so good luck. They’re receipts even say something to the effect that they will return items that are unworn and unwashed–and I have argued and argued that you can’t always see flaws until after something’s been washed once or twice. Good luck.
I would try and return them, but in my experience Gap customer service has become a complete oxymoron. They have gone straight to hell as far as company ethics and customer relations is concerned, so good luck. They’re receipts even say something to the effect that they will return items that are unworn and unwashed–and I have argued and argued that you can’t always see flaws until after something’s been washed once or twice. Good luck.