Jeans that fit

I have given up on jeans. I wear trousers instead. Just like Joan Collins. 😂

My waist is also bigger than my bum/thighs. These fit well and look good. The darker ones are nicer than the lighter denim.

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tanith, thank you for expressing my problem exactly. I am size 14 round the behind and 16 round the waist. However, I have found that if I buy Cotton Traders pull-on jeans in size 14, the waistband stretches to accommodate my size 16 waist. I've been living in my blue pair and have just ordered another pair in black. The same goes for M&S jersey trousers with an elasticated waist, thought their leg sizes are quite another story.

Riverwalk

Leggings?

They're labelled leggings. But they're denim. Proper denim. Not leggings really.

I’m an inside leg of 34”, M&S long, straight cut jeans in a size 16 fit me.

silverlining48

Do bon marche do short lengths too?

Their leg lengths are 25” - 31”

I’m a 29.

Leggings?

I've recently bought Next leggings (bear with me!). They're denim. Look 100% like jeans. BUT because they have a little bit of stretch AND no zip/stretchy (NOT elastic, just stretchy) so it stretches to fit.

Similar problem here Tanith and I have found cords to be a better fit.
This winter I bought 3 pairs of “Ella” design from Cotton Traders and they have a fly and zip at the front, but also side side waist elastication.
A great snug fit even without a belt.
I have just bought them in pale blue as they will be nice for Spring.
There is a 15% discount at the top of the page on this link ….
www.cottontraders.com/leg-lengths/ella-stretch-cord-straight-leg-jeans/AC15945020.html?src=LGO3&fix=1&source=pla&CAWELAID=320012860000023834&CAGPSPN=pla&utm_source=GoogleShoppingUK&country=uk&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7uCklqv0_QIVy8ztCh2NJAaIEAQYAyABEgJ5FfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Do bon marche do short lengths too?

I have always had problems with the waist sizing on jeans until I started buying jeggings I found if I bought a size smaller that they fit perfect I now buy Next/F&F and Bon Marche all fit well.

That’s good news!
Thank you

They’ve closed a lot of shops. Maw but you can still buy them online. My local shop has closed but there’s one in the next town which isn’t far.

merlotgran

Bon Marche straight leg or bootcut for me every time. Cheap as chips and I never have to try them on first.

I wear jeans a lot as well.

Are they still in business then? I used to buy jeans from them but thought they had gone out of business.

Sadly, there is no such thing as standard sizing in women's clothes, as we all know to our cost. Depending on who the manufacturer is, my purchases vary between sizes 10 to 14. So it's not just jeans, I'm afraid. All I can say is, once you find that elusive good fit, consider buying several items as in my own experience, manufacturer's do either stop producing your fave items, or, particularly these days, even go out of business.

Bon Marche straight leg or bootcut for me every time. Cheap as chips and I never have to try them on first.

I wear jeans a lot as well.

My perfect fit is Robell jeans and trousers. Unfortunately they are reassuringly expensive, but last forever.

Now this is an insoluble problem! Whenever I find jeans that truly fit, they get discontinued. I think (for me anyway) that the “mature” shape is simply different - more round the middle and less well defined hips.
I have had some success with Ruth Langsford bootcut jeans from QVC but recently hit the (cheaper) jackpot with M&S bootcuts especially the lighter indigo. I now have all 4 colours and the light are the best fit. I read somewhere that darker jeans come up smaller because of the dyeing process. (?)

NYDJ jeans are expensive but worth every penny.
They just fit perfectly.

Auntieflo sadly I don’t have a bath anymore just a walk-in shower and if I got down on the floor I’m not sure I’d ever get up without slipping 🤣

I'm the same comfortable waist and baggy bum and hips or good fit on hips and thighs and the waist needs to be bigger.
I solved the problem with trousers, and bought some from Next my SIL suggested, the back half of the waistband is elastic. I have to wear long tops as they have faux zips that look too young near the waistband
I have never found any jeans or cords made the same way though . I was the same even when slim. M&S used to have what they called classic cords that had hidden elastic in the waistband.
I will consider hipsters they always solved the problem when young or Bon Marche.

It’s my bum that’s disappeared, it does make things difficult. I have always been a jeans wearer but I did strike lucky in the sale although I almost walked away as they were hipsters.
A pair of esprit, and a perfect fit albeit on my hips.

Several years ago I set off with a mission one day to find the perfect jeans and tried on 17 different styles in all price ranges and brands until I found the best ones for my shape.
It was a palaver I hope never to repeat but worth it find ‘the ones’

I live in Bonmarche stretch jeans they have an elasticated waist band and are a great fit, come in four different leg lengths and several colours.

No Tanith, you have to do the old trick of putting them on then sitting in the bath!