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Lee jeans..total junk!!! Anyone else have these issues??

msh8970 — Mon, 22 May 2017 16:35:48 GMT

So.. what is up with Lee jeans being so junky, no apparent quality control, anymore, apparently..? I bought a pair of black Lee jeans at JCPenney about 2 or 3 years ago, and the button on them is so horribly tight, it is just about impossible to open and close. Takes way too much effort to unbutton and button them.

Then I bought a pair of Lee jeans (capris.. actually) in Walmart the other day. Same dang thing with the button. It pretty much refuses to open!! Arrgh!! I did not try either pair on, because they were definitely my size. The black jeans I had them a good 3 or 4 months before wearing them, so the receipt was long gone. ALSO, these capri jeans fit really weird. The left pant leg is shorter and 'skinnier' towards the ankle.

Actually thinking back now, even growing up in the 80's, I disliked Lee jeans, always liked Levi's. But wow, I had no idea the quality control on these is so apparently awful..?!?!?

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SaRina — Mon, 22 May 2017 16:43:27 GMT

.... which is why even if I grab jeans in my size and don't try them on in the store, I'll try the zipper and button closure to make sure they're in good working order. Zippers can be faulty too. I don't think I ever purchased clothing, brought it home, and didn't at least try it on within the first week.

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TY — Mon, 22 May 2017 16:58:27 GMT

@msh8970

Can you fix the buttonhole? Take a look at it and see if you can cut the opening a bit bigger with embroidery scissors. Jean buttonholes are bigger on the end where the riveted metal shank is when the jeans are buttoned and the opening is not always cut open properly so you might be able to enlarge it a bit.

Jeans made for a store sometimes use cheaper material and trim too. I have a pair of Levi's 512 straight leg jeans that the material feels scratchy like they are outlet quality fabric. I suspect that they were made for their outlet stores.

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Andreatoo — Mon, 22 May 2017 16:55:38 GMT

I have my Lee crops on in the Sunday picture. Liked them so much I returned to BJ's and bought 2 more pairs!

I've had them a couple of years now. No issues with buttons because they're snaps, and the color, on all 3, is steadfast after a gazillion washings.

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Nonametoday — Mon, 22 May 2017 17:01:15 GMT

Have never had a problem with Lee Jeans in about 50 years. They, more than Levi, were my standby. I am sorry you got their bad pants.

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msh8970 — Mon, 22 May 2017 17:01:34 GMT

@SaRina wrote:
.... which is why even if I grab jeans in my size and don't try them on in the store, I'll try the zipper and button closure to make sure they're in good working order. Zippers can be faulty too. I don't think I ever purchased clothing, brought it home, and didn't at least try it on within the first week.

Definitely, lesson learned!! I guess I was thinking Lee was a good quality brand. But yeah, still best to at least check the button and the zipper!!

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msh8970 — Mon, 22 May 2017 17:03:05 GMT

@TY wrote:
@msh8970

Can you fix the buttonhole? Take a look at it and see if you can cut the opening a bit bigger with embroidery scissors. Jean buttonholes are bigger on the end where the riveted metal shank is when the jeans are buttoned and the opening is not always cut open properly so you might be able to enlarge it a bit.

Jeans made for a store sometimes use cheaper material and trim too. I have a pair of Levi's 512 straight leg jeans that the material feels scratchy like they are outlet quality fabric. I suspect that they were made for their outlet stores.

I thought about emlarging the button hole. Fearful of the entire thing widening too muc, then. My SIL is a pretty good seamstress, I will see if she can maybe widen the button hole, thanks!!

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KatieB — Mon, 22 May 2017 17:10:30 GMT

Guess you should buy Denim & Co., then....

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SilleeMee — Mon, 22 May 2017 17:15:08 GMT

Jean buttons and zippers are the reasons I started to buy pull-on jeans and jeggings. For me buttons and zippers rip, tear or become broken...then you are left with having to pay for repairs or simply end up throwing them out.

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Nomorebirthdays — Mon, 22 May 2017 18:23:04 GMT

I have never had problems with Lee jeans, other than Britannia jeans which are not made any more Lee is my only jean.

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Nomorebirthdays — Mon, 22 May 2017 18:25:16 GMT

@msh8970. If you don't wear top tucked in just sew a smaller button on.

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Mint2 — Mon, 22 May 2017 18:56:43 GMT

Lee Riders are my go to jean. Love them and wear them in different styles. Sorry you got a bad pair. They are great for the price.

Mint

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2blonde — Mon, 22 May 2017 18:59:35 GMT

@msh8970 I never wore Lee because the fit wasn't ever right for me, but I wanted to make a suggestion about the button problem. Whenever that happens to me I just take a pair of scissors and gently "saw" away just 1/16 of an inch or so at the side of the button hole that farthest away from the zipper. That will open the hole up enough that you'll be able to easily work the button. I do this all the time.

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momoftwo2007 — Mon, 22 May 2017 19:02:53 GMT

My Lee jeans hold up really well and I have no problems with button holes. But I have learned that for me, I always have to try things on, especially pants. Even the same brand pants each fit differently.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 22 May 2017 21:01:27 GMT

One of the best pair of jean crops I ever bought were Lee Premium from K-Mart of all places. They fit me like a glove. Unfortunately, they only had 1 pair and I've never found them again anywhere. I also google searched for them and don't find anyplace that carries them. Not even the Lee website has them.

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 22 May 2017 21:03:47 GMT

hmmm...Lee Jeans are the only ones that fit me! I have been wearing them for years and have never had a problem like you describe.

I wear their premier line, I think that is what is called. They are more of a trouser jean than a traditional jean.

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KaliaMonet — Mon, 22 May 2017 22:31:08 GMT

Funny, horrifying story!

I bought Lee jeans about a month ago from Amazon. I spent too much (around $50, but they were less expensive than my usual Maurice's jeans. I just retired a pair I had for YEARS). I ordered my usual size and they were too tight! I felt like they were crushing my mid-section. I exchanged them, sized up, same issue. Exchanged again, sized up, too loose in the mid-section; thighs were a little tight. I just wore a belt and thought the tightness would be fine.

After about two weeks, my seams from the crotch to the knee started to look snaggly. I had them on at work, and when I stood up to collect my students' tests, I heard a POP! My crotch blew out (which caused one of my students to snicker and say to her friend "OMG, did Miss Carter just [shizz] herself with that gasket?" No, student, my seams exploded due to my Chub-Rub Festival. Don't mind me).

Never again will I buy Lee.

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ECBG — Mon, 22 May 2017 23:31:25 GMT

@KaliaMonetOh my gosh! What an experience! In my classroom I would have said "You have to roll with the punches", (I had juniors and seniors), then pulled out the top.

I have gone to this jean because Lees were so thick. I haven't worn them in 15 years I guess, but loved them for years. PS Take them back to the store, girl!

My shape is hour glass. They sit 1 inch below the waist.

Ladies Bandolino Mandie Jean

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blackhole99 — Mon, 22 May 2017 23:37:12 GMT

I wore Lee jeans years ago when I still shopped at our local mall and they were great quality. I must say they were about the same price years ago as D&C jeans are today.

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Andreatoo — Tue, 23 May 2017 00:17:28 GMT

@KaliaMonet

I think when you shop Amazon and or Ebay that you take the risk of getting bootleg product and I'm not referring to the cut of the pants either!