Levi's: Ribcage Straight vs Wedgie Straight

Both are Levi's lines. Ribcage Straight: Runs Small — Size up 1 (sometimes 2) on rigid/low-stretch Ribcage; measure natural waist — rise is extreme (~12").. Wedgie Straight: Runs Small — Rigid 100% cotton: size up if between; stretch (1–2% elastane) washes often TTS — Premium vs non-premium can disagree.

Levi’s Ribcage Straight sits at an extreme high rise and often feels small versus Wedgie or 501 Women’s at the same waist number — especially on rigid washes. Size up if between sizes or you need to sit comfortably. Measure your natural waist, not where mid-rise jeans usually rest. Partial because stretch washes and body shape split the camps.

Wedgie Straight is meant to sit snug through hip and thigh. Rigid 100% cotton washes often feel small day one — size up if between sizes or coming from stretch denim. Elastane washes more often fit true to tagged waist. Wirecutter testers called many pairs TTS overall while still noting body-shape and wash splits — that conflict keeps confidence Partial, not Verified.

Nominal sizes often match; compression and fabric change how the size feels. Between sizes, Align lean larger for fabric longevity; Wunder Train lean TTS (or smaller only for extra hold).