Desperate to find size 20 jeans that will look okay (or better than okay) on someone short

[northender]

I'm so fed up. Have been ill over the last couple of years and have put weight on. I hope this is a temporary thing but in the meantime I really need a pair or two of well fitting jeans. I tried on a size 20 pair in M&S yesterday and could have cried. They fitted, but not in a good way! On the other hand I have a pair of grey bootcuts size 18 from Debenhams last year which still fit.

Any ideas?

Dorothy Perkins. I use the tall section, but I have a pair of the baby bootcut and they are fab. Lovely soft denim and very flattering fit too.

Thanks whyme wouldn't have thought to try there.

Do you have a waist? Wallis are good for pear/hourglass shape.

I'm a 16/18 but a short arse. I second Dorothy Perkins. Good range of sizes and lengths. I also find Asda pretty good. If you want to spend a bit more then Joe Browns are normally flattering too.

The Asda slimming ones are really good and very stretchy. You will get into an 18. If you want a pair of size 20's then pm me - they are too big for me

Yes I do have a waist (of sorts). Okay will try DP and Wallis. LFC I may pm you, thanks for the offer.

I should have said in my OP, I'm not the most natural shopper so your advice is great. I will report back.

Just wanted to pop back and say a big thank you to all who replied to my OP. After lots of trying on I ended up with John Rocha jeans from Debenhams which fit in a way jeans have not fitted me in a long time. They are lovely and make me feel so much better