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Jeans for older woman

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kate834 Sun 12-Oct-25 17:24:20

I’m 80 but don’t like to dress frumpily. I’ve put weight on this last year and having problem buying comfortable jeans. Sizes as we all know differ from store to store. Some pants I wear are 12 others 14. Anyone any suggestions I do shop online as well.

Mouse Mon 13-Oct-25 16:41:04

Next have a good selection of jeans. They even do an hourglass range for people whose waist is small in comparison to their hips.

Blossom21 Mon 13-Oct-25 16:52:30

Amazingly I bought some fab wide leg jeans at NewLook! Went round town
Looking for short leg length, Fat Face. White Stuff, Crew nothing. Last call New Look perfect! Good quality and perfect length for my 29” inside leg.

Loujoamk Mon 13-Oct-25 16:59:36

I love Halara - a bit expensive but they often have offers. Very comfortable and look great.

Stillness Mon 13-Oct-25 17:44:57

I am shortish and have a bit of a tummy but not really overweight. I find fatface jeans in a 12
fit well, they’re comfortable and last years!

AuntieE Mon 13-Oct-25 18:46:18

I stick to what I have always worn since I left my childhood home, where jeans were forbidden: Levi's 501.

Romola Mon 13-Oct-25 18:51:01

Suggestion: Go to a large branch of M&S and keep trying on different styles until you find the one that suits you best.
This is just my opinion, but i think that jeggings on an octogenarian is in appropriate.

SparklyGrandma Mon 13-Oct-25 18:58:26

I now wear M&S Straight leg joggers all the time. They look like trousers and can look smart.

My round tummy has me giving up on jeans a while back sadly.

Fairislecable Mon 13-Oct-25 19:07:24

I like Seasalt Waterdance trousers in denim or cotton they have a bit of give so they are comfortable. They button on the side so no zip fly which is much more flattering on me, and they do them in tall.

I normally take an 18 but in these the 16 fits better.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 13-Oct-25 19:07:28

AuntieE

I stick to what I have always worn since I left my childhood home, where jeans were forbidden: Levi's 501.

I envy you.

I have tried and tried to find a pair of 501’s to fit me for the last 50 years.

singingnutty Mon 13-Oct-25 21:29:06

Cotton Traders straight leg jeans with elasticated waist are so comfortable. They have a good choice of leg length. They are fine for me as I don’t need decoration on pockets etc. as I wear fairly long tops to cover my ample behind.

Nannytopsy Mon 13-Oct-25 21:35:37

I love M&S Sienna too

WithNobsOnIt Tue 14-Oct-25 09:39:11

Bon Marche make nice jeans for the more mature lady.

Well made and good quality..

Maz1960 Tue 14-Oct-25 09:58:54

I am slim but have a larger waist. I’m not keen on stretch jeans I find they irritate my skin and drag down as I walk. I have jeans that are comfy from FatFace and White Stuff. Both are excellent quality. I chose Elise from FatFace and high waisted Mom jeans from White stuff. They are relatively expensive (but not when you consider the number of pairs I end up not wearing) so I check out Vinted once I have found a style I like.

Patsee Tue 14-Oct-25 11:12:34

Just bought myself a pair of wide leg jeans. I know I will be stared at from my group of friends but I don't care. I have always loved the latest fashions in clothes, so I thought what the heck. I am 78 going on 18.

sarahcyn Tue 14-Oct-25 11:29:07

Have you heard of NYDJ jeans? It stands for "Not Your Daughter's Jeans". Rather expensive but wonderful jeans made to fit women.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 14-Oct-25 11:58:59

sarahcyn

Have you heard of NYDJ jeans? It stands for "Not Your Daughter's Jeans". Rather expensive but wonderful jeans made to fit women.

They are excellent, I have to go down a size in NYDJ’s

Youngeil Tue 14-Oct-25 12:27:45

Box 2 for me. Just bought the most comfortable jeans I have ever worn, elasticated waist, fit well and look good

dogsmother Tue 14-Oct-25 12:41:39

Patsee

Just bought myself a pair of wide leg jeans. I know I will be stared at from my group of friends but I don't care. I have always loved the latest fashions in clothes, so I thought what the heck. I am 78 going on 18.

I too like to at least try and have a bit of style as well as comfort. We were in New York this year and I found a pair of Levi’s that really do fit the bill. Can dress them up or down too.

sarahcyn Tue 14-Oct-25 12:46:05

GrannyGravy13

sarahcyn

Have you heard of NYDJ jeans? It stands for "Not Your Daughter's Jeans". Rather expensive but wonderful jeans made to fit women.

They are excellent, I have to go down a size in NYDJ’s

Which in itself raises the spirits...

BlueSapphire Tue 14-Oct-25 22:19:07

I also love Next jeggings and have about 6 pairs in different colours! Sainsbury's do good jeans and I bought some last week - slim fit, short length.