I went to the Gap and tried on jeans today. I took a tape measure because I seem to be fitting small sizes and years ago when I was at a lower weight I was wearing LARGER sizes than I am today.
I tried on a size 8 (eight!) Jean. It was snug but it fit. Lower rise "long and lean" jean style. On their label they say 8/29. I asked the sales rep and she said it was for a 29 waist. I returned to the dressing room: my waist is 34 inches. I measured the waist on the pant: 34 inches. So why is there a 29 on the sales tag????