When buying jeans online it's important to look at the fabric contents to see if the jean has a lot of Lycra or Elastane = Stretch! Let this be your guide to sizing down. If the style is 100% Cotton it will stretch naturally but err on the side of caution as going down a size may be too small. Often you will find fit notes in the review section of the jeans/ product that will tell you how the jeans fit and what size the customer bought.