NSV or NSF

I finally went to buy some new jeans since the few pairs I own are practically falling off of me now. I tried on a pair 2 sizes smaller, they fit perfectly in the waist but were so tight on my thighs I couldnt move. I went up one more size (still one size smaller than my old size), and they fit my thighs, but there is a huge gap in the waist band!

Finally after going through dozens of brands and sizes, I found a couple pairs that seemed to work. I've just never had this problem before, usually jeans are too tight everywhere if they don't fit. Hmmm...is it possible I've done TOO many squats...nah no such thing

But is this a non scale victory or a non scale failure...I can't decide.