I love these so much I am toying with the idea of a pair in my normal size in the white color way just for summer.

And despite the slightly looser fit, I didn't need to get these pants hemmed-that's a major plus in my book. It's just cute! I also love the mid-rise, because even though I sized up, they don't hang too low on the waist. I also love the 'xo' detail on the back pocket, which I would be remiss not to note is also on their striped long sleeve tee, which I am, true to form, also obsessed with. Not too blue, nor too faded and grey, it has that retro feel but not in a 'will bleed all over your couch' kind of way. It's important to not discount how good the shade of navy this denim wash is. But for me, one size up was just the ticket to that easy-lived-in-vintage jean look that had evaded me up until this point.

I'd venture to guess that if you ordered this pair of denim true to size, it would have that kind of classic '50s fit (bonus if you wear cuffs), but I think the secret is to go by the measurements listed on the site.

Pocket play