- Does the shaping panel really flatten the stomach?
- Most owners say yes. The front panel is lined and firmer than the rest of the jean, so it smooths rather than compresses hard. It can feel snug when you sit.
- How do the 318 jeans fit compared with other Levi's wide legs?
- They sit higher and have more shaping through the front than a standard wide-leg Levi's. The leg is full but not as exaggerated as a baggy or barrel cut.
- What inseam should I pick?
- Levi's lists several lengths, from short to tall. Measure a pair you already like from crotch to hem and match it, since the wide leg shows length clearly.
- Are they true to size?
- Most shoppers take their usual Levi's size, but the Soft Black wash tends to run slightly tighter than lighter washes. Size up if you are between sizes.
- How should I wash them?
- Wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low, or hang dry to protect the stretch and the dark color. Skip bleach.
- Do they have real front pockets?
- Yes, they have front pockets, though the shaping panel makes them shallower than on a standard jean.
- Where is the Levi's Womens 318 Shaping Wide Leg Jeans Soft Black cheapest?
- At JCPenney, for $49.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Levi's Womens 318 Shaping Wide Leg Jeans Soft Black?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including JCPenney, Kohl's, Zappos.