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Trouser advice please for pear shape

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ClaireBear54 · 22/09/2011 09:48

Hello, I'm hoping someone might be able to advise me on where I can get some nice trousers and jeans to fit my massive bottom and hips juicy pear shape. I'm much bigger on my hips etc, but have a small waist, so spend most of my time in dresses (which I do think suit me more). However, it's ain't always practical (plus I live in Scotland and it's now freezing already), and without going down the elasticated waist route, any thoughts on where I might get some nice, flattering-ish trews? Normally, I have to get two sizes bigger, then have them hoicked in at the waist, which also leaves an odd waist band-bit at the back...Sigh. Or should I cut my losses and stick to Cath Kidston dresses which suit me?! I do now have a paranoia that I look hideous in all trousers, so the task is a difficult one....
Thanks in advance Smile.

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TadlowDogIncident · 22/09/2011 10:45

Dresses over leggings? I know it gets sneered at on here, but it means you can wear clothes that suit you and still be warm...

MooMinCow · 22/09/2011 11:57

have you tried Gap? they do Curvy fit jeans and stretch cotton smart trousers

BranchingOut · 22/09/2011 12:51

I have this slim-waisted pear issue and have had some success buying jeans from Gap and the odd pair of trousers from Fat Face.

Pagwatch · 22/09/2011 12:52

My plan is don't wear jeans or trousers.
It has saved me years of misery.

ClaireBear54 · 22/09/2011 12:53

Ooh, very interesting information, thank you! I do like the leggings and dress combo too, and wear a lot, but do need to branch out a bit too. Will have a look at Gap (always assumed was for skinny minnies, not moi).

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ClaireBear54 · 22/09/2011 12:54

Really like the smart trousers from Gap, thanks v much...

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Helltotheno · 22/09/2011 13:19

I'm the same (though don't wear many dresses) and I'm regularly Angry over the amount of trouser styles that look shyte on me :(
Like the Gap ones but can anyone recommend similar that haven't got as much flare at the bottom but aren't skinny? Trousers that is, not jeans. I'm prepared to pay out the bucks for a nice pair but haven't succeeded yet....

FIFIBEBE · 22/09/2011 13:56

I have both the grey and black GAP trousers! First pair of properly fitted trousers I have ever owned. Have had to wear wide leg trousers for years. At £25 they are a complete bargain. Do give them a go.

ChinaInYourHands · 22/09/2011 14:01

Why don't you buy trousers that don't go up to your waist? The Banana Republic Sloan Fit is very flattering.

HeavyHeidi · 22/09/2011 15:32

Banana Republic Jackson fit should work, smaller waist and more room for thighs

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