Spent an entire day looking at department stores for jeans.  It was awful.  All I could find were tight fitting, slim legged jeans that were way too tight on my calves or high waisted jeans that gapped several inches in the back.  All the rest had fading or tears, neither of which do I want in my jeans.  I finally found these at a local department store in the Meridian color.  It is more of a true blue on the lighter side, not washed out looking at all.  I love the fit and the color.  I'm a size 10, pear shape, so the relaxed fit was perfect for my disproportionate waist to hip ratio.  I have worn them several times and have not had any trouble with stretching, as commented on by others.  Perhaps the fit is good enough that I don't notice any give. I have these bookmarked for future jean purchases.  They are going to be my go to brand and style.