At first, bad friend jeans seem like a good fit. They might be flashy, trendy, and full of personality. You put them on thinking, This could work. You laugh together, you bond quickly, and it feels like these jeans were made for you. But it doesn’t take long before they start to pinch. They ride up in weird places. The button digs in when you're vulnerable. Still, you convince yourself: Maybe they just need to be broken in.