J. Crew High-Rise Classic Vintage Jeans

Reposhing this NWT item I purchased from @nschoentag, which she also reposhed. It looks like, perhaps, these just aren't fitting us. I am usually a size 28 comfortably in JCrew jeans but these size 29 NWT JCrew jeans are super loose for me. The waist measured flat is just under 16 inches. All original tags and stickers are present. The jeans are described as Classic High-Rise Vintage and part of the JCrew Reimagined line (which according to the JCrew website is more sustainable). The fabric is 99% cotton 1% lycra.