Thanks ladies. And *want it all,* thank you, and I'll bear that in mind - lol!
I really can't work out my J Brand size at all. Even though I tend to buy 25s by this designer, I do feel that this size is very tight in certain styles and I could probably have gone with a 26. I have the Love Storys in a 26 (no chance of getting in a 25). The leggings in stealth wash and 910s in a 25 which are both pretty roomy in the waist. I also have the leggings in Olympia size 25 which are pretty snug, and the ink 910s in 25 which are uncomfortably tight on the waist - could have done with a 26 but then would have been baggier on the legs.
I have really skinny legs so often have to go tighter in the waist to get them to fit tight on my legs, but my weight does tend to fluctuate, especially around my middle so I'm considering going for the 26 as these are a tight style anyway.
I've always been told to go as tight as possible with jeans as they stretch, but from what you ladies say, these definitely don't stretch out much, right? I have the Current Elliot leggings in a 25 and they stretched out a ton on the waist after only one wear.