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Can you recommend what style of jeans for a size 14 short 50 year old please!

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Thisismynewname23 · 11/10/2026 21:51

I’m 50 soon to be 51, I haven’t worn jeans in years, I’ve a tummy since I started menopause and big bust so generally an apple shape, I’m only five foot size 14. I went to Marks and Spencer last week and just couldn’t find a pair that suited me but I don’t know if I just don’t know what suits me, any recommendations please? I want to look a bit more stylish and my age rather than a frumpy old woman, I feel like I’ve totally lost my way style wise, I live in my work (smart) clothes or I’m totally scruffy at weekends

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user50and · 11/10/2026 22:01

I'm 54 and 5'3 and didn't wear jeans up until around 4 years ago. I now live in the M&S barrel or palazzo jeans (short length), they're both quite high waisted so hide the tum! Did you try either of those?

Washingforweeks · 11/10/2026 22:09

I’ve literally had this battle for hours this weekend. I’m 5ft 4, size 18. I’ve bought petite bootcut jeans and they fit Perfect

Thisismynewname23 · 12/10/2026 03:33

user50and · 11/10/2026 22:01

I'm 54 and 5'3 and didn't wear jeans up until around 4 years ago. I now live in the M&S barrel or palazzo jeans (short length), they're both quite high waisted so hide the tum! Did you try either of those?

I’ll go and try these on, I tried mainly straight, mum jeans and a pair of boot cut but they didn’t sit right, I was trying for dark because I thought they would be more slimming not sure whether a lighter pair might look better x

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Thisismynewname23 · 12/10/2026 03:33

Washingforweeks · 11/10/2026 22:09

I’ve literally had this battle for hours this weekend. I’m 5ft 4, size 18. I’ve bought petite bootcut jeans and they fit Perfect

From marks? I’ll have another try thank you!

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