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Has anyone managed to wear high waisted flared Farrah Fawcett style jeans without looking fat like Martine McCutcheon?

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GetOrfMoiLand · 12/03/2011 23:35

I am tempted to a try a pair of the GAP ones. Has anyone tried these? Or are high waisted trousers a no no for mere mortals?

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olivertulliver · 12/03/2011 23:36

Did you read the article about them in the Times mag today? They had a pic of the Gap ones.

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GetOrfMoiLand · 12/03/2011 23:38

Yes - that is what has prompted this thread really. The gap ones look lovely. Mind you the J Brand ones look nicer but I am not forking out the best part of £200 for jeans when I am probably going to trample the hems in puddles.

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WhatsWrongWithYou · 12/03/2011 23:39

Martine looks fat because she has an hourglass figure - she shouldn't be swamping it in acres of shapeless fabric.
Don't ask me what shape they would suit though!

DreamsInBinary · 12/03/2011 23:53

Didn't get the paper today, which Gap ones? The different-colour-pocket ones or the centre-leg-seam ones?

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GetOrfMoiLand · 13/03/2011 00:20

Hello DIB, haven't seen you around for ages Smile

They were neither of those you have linked to, however I can't find those which were featured in the Times on the gap website Confused

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beautyspot · 13/03/2011 02:21

Oh no, are we going back to the "tucked in" look?

DreamsInBinary · 13/03/2011 18:07

Hello Smile

Nabbed Mum's copy of the paper, and those jeans look fab. Haven't seen them in store or online - maybe they'll appear after the glut of discount codes?

PlumSykes · 13/03/2011 18:23

Think they tend to do the discount codes to have a clear out before new season stock comes in, so they may be in soon, I guess.

loobylu3 · 13/03/2011 19:17

I bought some high waisted, flared indigo jeans in Gap recently. Are those the ones you saw GoML?

I think they are flattering-they are fitted on the thigh and then flare out. The high waist also holds in the tummy!
The only downside for me is that I have a bit of a bottom and the high waist tends to make it look a bit bigger as it kinds of extends for longer than with hipster jeans. Still, overall I really like them and it is great to have an alternative to skinnies as they suit different tops and footwear.

I used the 30% discount code so they were also v reasonably priced, around £32, I think.

Panzee · 13/03/2011 19:19

My high waisted jeans made my flabby tummy stick out more. It caressed it and exaggerated its shape, instead of being rough and pulling me in like the lower waist kind. :)

PrinceRogersNelson · 13/03/2011 19:21

I got some J Brand ones in TK Maxx for £24.99! They are high waisted and flared and I had NO idea they were 'on trend'. I am never on trend - so quite pleased with myself.

basana · 13/03/2011 21:27

I look like this in mine. (in my dreams...)

olivertulliver · 13/03/2011 22:52

The J Brand ones are not really high waisted though, which is probably why they look so nice in the pic. That and the fact the model has long thin legs!

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GetOrfMoiLand · 13/03/2011 23:04

No - the times article said that the J Brand ones are not really high waisted, hence why they are so flattering.

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UrsulaBuffay · 13/03/2011 23:07

I keep forgetting to look at fat martine when the advert's on, can anyone find it online?

monkeysmama · 14/03/2011 10:14

The Gap ones with darker pockets are in the sale today. I sent them back & went with a pair from River Island instead following an MN recommendation though. I also bought a lovely camel colour pair from RI which will look great with clogs.

Reiss also have some which are worth a look though again they didn't suit me. The H&M ones were awful quality. New Look ok but too baggy at the waist (not a common problem for me), Topshop ones are nice fit and quality denim.

gregssausageroll · 14/03/2011 10:39

I don't think Martine looks fat - I'd love a figure likes hers but the jeans just don't suit her at all.

No way is she fat.

PussinJimmyChoos · 14/03/2011 10:42

I think this just goes to prove how distorted women's views are of what is fat/thin

No way does Martine look fat! Ok, the jeans may not be the most flattering ones but she looks curvy and all woman

MillsAndDoom · 14/03/2011 11:00

Was it

Stokey38 · 14/03/2011 11:04

I love them and think they are really flattering.

PURPLESWAN · 14/03/2011 11:08

I hadnt given it much thought but I did think to myself the Jeans Martine wears in that ad do her NO favours whatsoever look cheap, dated and unflattering - I decided someone else MUST have picked them for her!!

She is a curvy girl and generally gets it right.

olivertulliver · 14/03/2011 11:12

Gosh she looks horrific in that ad - the stylist must hate her.

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GetOrfMoiLand · 14/03/2011 15:10

I didn't say Martine is fat - far from it, she has a normal woman's figure. However, she does look a lot bigger than she is in those ghastly jeans.

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gregssausageroll · 14/03/2011 16:05

uuum, read your thread title again

"Has anyone managed to wear high waisted flared Farrah Fawcett style jeans without looking fat like Martine McCutcheon?"

PlumSykes · 14/03/2011 18:21

Gap summer season gear coming in stores on 11th April, apparently. Have got eye out for sandals features in Red magazine.