Perfect jeans!

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So following on from the bootcut /skinny jean thread in AIBU I have been inspired to find the perfect pair of jeans so though I would seek advice in the hallowed halls of style and beauty.

I have the age old problem of waist versus hips and every pair of jeans I have tend to fit for the first 20 minutes and then end up so baggy that I have to hitch them back up every 5 minutes which I hate.

There is no way I could wear skinny (curvy size 12) - any suggestions? Please........................please.................

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Gap Long and Lean (you don't need to be Long and Lean - that is way they are supposed to make you look!)

TS Jessies.

Budget? There are probably designer miracle workers out there, but I have started off with the £50 and under options.

thanks notyummy - I have tried long and lean but they ended up really saggy, when I sat down you could see half my bottom!

In terms of budget happy to spend up to £300 if they fit and look good!

I would suggest you go to a denim specialist shop, try on loads of pairs and let the staff guide/advise you.

Not sure where you are based, put places to look out for are:

Selfridges
Trilogy
Donna Ida

thanks midnight, I think that is a good idea, I am near Manchester but go to London frequently so will def have a look.

True Religion Brand Jeans

Paige Premium Denim Hollywood Hills

Citizens of Humanity Amber Mid Rise Boot cut

Friends recommend the first two, and I have experience of COH.

I think that is your best bet.

If you find a few pairs, try them on make sure you are happy with the fit and then order online from the US. Shopbop or Revolve will give you a great price, even with taxes on top.

Means you'll be able to buy more pairs.

One thing I would say though is that I still wear my high street jeans for mucky days with DS. I rate French Connection skinnies, worth a try on at least?

I love these and these from Uniqlo. They fit me so well and I am pear shaped. They also don't go baggy.

J Brand 811's are getting good reviews.

Me, I love J brand 910's, as they are a 29 inch leg and I am only 5'4.

You could try Nudie High Kai. They're high waisted and are a slim straight leg (despite the description) They are very flattering. I love Nudie jeans. They wash really well and last years. The Starcy is a slim boot cut style but is low rise. You might like them though as they fit very well.

If you look on the donna ida website there's a denim clinic which shows which styles/brands work best for your shape. You can also send them a photo of yourself and they'll make a recommendation.

[spot whose been to a donna ida focus group recently]

Levis curve are the best fit I've ever had.

Thanks everyone for suggestions, I particularly like the idea of a denim clinic!

Sue52, I was looking at the levi curve, which ones did you go for? Do the jeans hold their shape well? I am sick of jeans that once worn end up all saggy after 10 minutes

There is a useful article on jeans in this month's Good Housekeeping. They feature jeans for all shapes and where to buy them.

Levi Curve fan here too. Skinnies in demi curve for me. Keep their shape beautifully. Effortless to wear, zero hoiking up.

I am the same size and find Fatface contour slim fit well: they're stretchy and soft too. Also come in leg 30" so made for short arses like me

that's interesting bagpussm because i have fatface jeans and they end up really baggy when wearing them.....it is me isn't it, I am a freak

I'm sure it's not you being a freak! Fatface are generous sizing, maybe size down? Don't all jeans bag to some extent after one wear though?

The ONLY jeans I've ever tried which haven't gone at least a size bigger are James Jeans.

I think it's to do with them not being too 'hard' in the first place iyswim - and I've literally bought hundreds of pairs over the last 10 years I reckon! They still fit the same as when I bought them 6 months ago, and I don't have to wash them to get their shape back, like all my others.

I like the levis Demi Curve. I wear straight with heels and skinny with flats. They do hold their shape well. I can honestly say that in my many years of jeans wearing, these are the best.

Look for the % of elestane/spandex before buying, as that can indicate whether they will hold their shape for longer than 5 minutes. 4% or more is good. Less than 2% isn't.

And yes - Fat Face are MASSIVE! Def size down.

Next Slim Fit are really nice - I've got two pairs and I think that they hold their shape well.

Do the Levis "give" a little after wearing. I have tried some on and they are a good fit, but I find them too tight to be comfortable. If I bought the next size up would I be hitching up my jeans all the time?