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Jeans for taller ladies that don't bag at the knee?

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MistyGee · 17/02/2013 09:46

Hello all, I'm 5ft 11 with a big bum and pretty much live in skinny jeans and long tops . I'm still searching for the elusive pair that don't go all baggy round the knees after a few weeks. I have a 4yo so lots of kneeling crouching etc. Have tried primark, new look, dotty p's..
I would be willing to shell out for a decent pair but don't want to spend ££ for them to just go all baggy as the ones I've got end up looking like jodhpurs even if I wash them loads to regain their shape. Ideally need a 34 leg or 'tall/long' option.

Can any of you style savvy ladies shed any light on where I need to be looking? :-)

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Mrsrobertduvall · 17/02/2013 09:50

I have just bought James jeans...£££but lovely.
Other good denim...Citizens for Humanity, J Brand, Goldsign.

I am a 34 inside leg.

mysteryfairy · 17/02/2013 11:57

How do you wash your jeans? I do think washing hot (I.e. above 30) and/or tumble drying really don't help. If you are doing either of those I recommend you stop to preserve future pairs.

I'm similar height and have a big bum relative to the rest of me. I prefer high waisted jeans. I would totally recommend nobody cult skinnies, even the cords of these don't go baggy and they are pretty long though I've seen retailers list them as only 32 inch inside leg. I have other 32 inch inside leg jeans that can only be worn with higher boots but these are definitely fine lengthwise with ballet pumps.

I also have some Paige hidden hill jeans (straight not skinny and 34 inside leg) that when I bought them the sales assistant commented she loved them because she could wear them for two weeks without them going baggy and needing a wash! I haven't tried two weeks solid yet but they do keep their shape.

I also have j brand sasha which is high waisted, has some spandex or something in so doesn't bag and has a longer leg length than a lot of other J brands.

If you can get to selfridges or similar have a massive premium denim trying on session to work out what suits. Once you are confident with sizing then sites that import from US, eBay and Donna Ida sale are your friends!

Turquoiseblue · 17/02/2013 12:39

I was just about to post about nobody cult skinnies - they re exactly what you need, the denim is pretty rigid in them. They also hold their wash and colour (i have khaki navy and blue) mine have been washed lots (inside out and on a 20 or 30 degree ) I love mine - have a 3 and 5 yr old so lots of bending and crouching here too Smile.
I also rate a pair of oasis skinnies I have, they re their own brand and after a few wears get slightly baggy but the shape is restored after a wash.
Topshop Jamie's too - but don't last as long as nobody's cult skinnies

Wewereherefirst · 17/02/2013 14:30

No advice but marking place Smile I'm having the same problems

JeffFaFa · 17/02/2013 15:52

Ive tried all sorts of high street skinnies and only ones ive found that dont bag are george at asdas super skinny jeans, they are fab! high waisted, no bag at all and come in 3 leg lenghts, im 5'6 but the reg are too short for me, i wear the long and they are too long so i fold them up but they are really great, i can wear several times and still no bagging at all.

MistyGee · 17/02/2013 20:49

Wow, thanks for the replies, I'm excited at the prospect of some decent jeans...finally! mysteryfairy yes, I do wash them in with everything else at about 40 then dry by radiator, will stop this and see if it makes a difference with the ones I have.
Am off to peruse some of the recommendations.... Smile

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