Q Talk

[Blackeyedsusan]

I have been buying these D&C original waist stretch pants w side pockets for many years. They are by far my favorite D&C item and go to pant for work, casual, everything. Earlier this month I purchased 5 pairs, some new colors and some to replace old ones. All fit fine out of the package (ordered all the same size), so I washed them and wore several to work.

After about an hour of wear, each pair stretched out almost 2 sizes! Like a 5-yr old pair whose spandex was totally gone. Has this happened to anyone else? I am so aggravated, do I send all back for a smaller size? Will the same thing happen again?

Where has the quality of the past gone? Knowing I could order an item in my usual size and get what I want and expect?

Any other experiences like this?

[NC Bandwagon]

Hello, Blackeyedsusan and welcome.

Sorry that happened to you. That doesn't sound like it was supposed to happen. Kind of weird. You can mark it as defective and either get a refund or exchange them for a different size. Unfortunately, I don't know if they can guarantee it won't happen again.

[Kachina624]

I buy these pants constantly, getting new pairs every time new colors are presented. I've had no problem with them. All cotton pants including jeans, loosen somewhat after a couple hours of wear, but I think to claim they stretched TWO sizes is a gross exaggeration. Yes, I would return them if you're dissatisfied. Whether you want to try another is up to you.

[circles]

I have been wearing these pants for years never had a problem with them....

[apple1964]

Sounds like a defect I would return them ASAP.

[Blackeyedsusan]

I have been buying and wearing these pants for years also and never had this problem. A little stretching out but never like this. And they did bag out terribly all thru the thigh area. The really strange thing is all pairs did it, not just one.

I will exchange them for a smaller size because they are my favorite pant and my black and denim pairs are totally worn out and faded.

[heartstrings]

Yes, I had the same experience -- and they DID stretch out at least 2 sizes after about 1 hour of wearing them. I was very disgusted and embarrassed. The crotch was halfway down to my knees. I ordered a size small in 2 colors. I do have some other pairs where this did not happen, although I find they all stretch to some degree. The one thing that bothers me with Denim and Co. is that the sizing is not reliable. I read somewhere that when they cut this brand, they cut so many at a time to save money, that it causes the sizing to be off - I have had tops that were off sized as well. So you really need to be careful. Don't throw the packaging away until you wear them at least one time.

[Blackeyedsusan]

Well, I washed them all a second time & threw them in the dryer for a complete dry this time, rather than a short dry to get the wrinkles out and then finish dry on the line. They did not stretch out as much but still more than I am comfortable with. My main concern with ordering a smaller size is having the waist be too tight. Yes I know they have spandex but they may be a bit too snug since I do have a slightly thicker waist.