You read about freezing your raw denim to clean it this morning, but here’s another tip that votes against throwing jeans in the washer and dryer. After you buy a new pair of jeans, wear them a few times without washing them to help them attain the shape of your body and achieve a better fit.

Pictured above: 7 For All Mankind Low-rise bootcut jeans ($190) – buy it at Net-A-Porter.
—DT Staff
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