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    "They Won't Give You A Waist Gap" And Many Other Reasons I Think You Need To Try These Levi’s Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans ASAP

    They're the *perfect* straight-leg jean style, IMO.

    Valeza Bakolli
    by Valeza Bakolli

    BuzzFeed Staff

    I don't know about you, but I've been hearing amazing things about the Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle jeans all over my socials lately, so I decided I had to give them a try for myself!

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    Price: from £58 depending on size. I bought the Dark Indigo wash – they're available in sizes 23W/27L - 31W/29L.

    They're supposedly great for people who struggle with the annoying extra material that gapes at the waist and back of jeans! As someone who's always had this problem, I definitely found that these jeans solved it for me...

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    There was no waist gap to be seen! As somebody who hates belting their jeans and trousers, this was a huge relief. For sizing reference, I'm usually a UK size 10/12 and got them in 27W/29L.

    ...but this particular style and fit also has SO many other features to offer! They have the perfect high waist for tucking tops and knits into.

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    The higher waist also feels like it's holding you in somehow, with no uncomfortable digging in at all! 

    They're also cut at the ideal length for basically any kind of footwear!

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    They're the perfect length for ankle boots, trainers, and on-trend slipper-detail shoes like the UGG Tasman or Birkenstock Bostons. The just-below-the-ankle length is perfect on me, as I can wear flats without worrying about the hem getting dirty or wet, plus it still stops at a flattering length with heels. 

    My personal qualm with jeans is that they never ~truly~ look like a 'straight-leg' fit on curvier legs, but these ones do!

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    I can't tell you the amount of 'straight-leg' jeans I've bought that either look like wide-leg styles or oversized skinnies! I adore this timeless style, and now that I've found my perfect fit I can see myself wearing these jeans year after year and throughout the seasons.

    Of course they look great dressed both up and down.

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    The darker wash and straight-leg fit suit SO many different wintery outfits – from heeled boots and cardis to trainers and hoodies. and I know that come summer they’ll look great with strappy heels and sandals too! 

    Unlike the popular 501s the Ribcage jeans have zero stretch, but will loosen up nicely and fit like a glove once you’ve worn them in.

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    At first your normal size will feel like they're *slightly* too small for comfort, but breathe, take it one button at a time when doing them up, and trust in the process as they will relax over a few wears into your perfect fit! They’re made from a softer material than I expected from my previous experience with non-stretch denim, so they actually feel really flexible and comfy once they’re worn in.

    Important upkeep note: do not wash your jeans – at all if you can help it. Instead keep them clean by spot cleaning small stains or hand washing sections that tend to get dirty (e.g. the hems) rather than ruining the worn-in shape by washing the whole pair. Trust me – once you find that perfect fit you won’t want to lose it!

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