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If you're curvy and want skinny cords check these out!

24 replies

LostMarbles99 · 21/09/2013 18:32

red herring skinny cords

I bought a pair today and they are fab!

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BikeRunSki · 21/09/2013 18:37

How are they around the calfs? I have chunky calfs and have trouble with skinnies.

SundaySimmons · 21/09/2013 18:45

I saw cords in different colours in H&m with my daughter and remembered wearing them in the late 1970s/early 1980s! My daughter tried on a green pair and we bought them as they looked lovely on her.

I am not a green person and didn't think I would be seen dead wearing cords again, but the look is very nice for autumn winter.

The red herring ones look lovely as well.

awaywego1 · 21/09/2013 18:46

Ooh I like them? What's the sizing like?

Antidote · 21/09/2013 18:48

Those look great, thanks for the link.

What is the sizing like? Generous or not? Are they relatively high waisted?

snowlie · 21/09/2013 18:52

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Bexicles · 21/09/2013 19:06

Does anyone know the leg length?

LostMarbles99 · 21/09/2013 19:08

Well I have to say I think the sizing is generous. I'm a size 10 but every other skinny trouser that has been recommended has been awful on me. Far too tight, legs look like two sausages etc

Have a nice waist, not too high but not low.

Got them in store and came home and ordered in all other colours.

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LostMarbles99 · 21/09/2013 19:09

Not sure of the length in " but I am five foot six and they are perfect on me.

Not sure if that's helpful!

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usualsuspect · 21/09/2013 19:09

Red Herring Skinnies usually have a low rise waist.

snowlie · 21/09/2013 19:10

The model is 5ft 8 if that helps.

LostMarbles99 · 21/09/2013 19:10

They are nice and soft!

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usualsuspect · 21/09/2013 19:10

I'm forever hoiking my red herring skinnies up.

I do like the look of skinnie cords though.

ouryve · 21/09/2013 19:16

Are you an arseless wonder like me, usual? I have loads of skinny cords from Next which fit a treat (compared to most jeans/cords). Some of them even stay up without a belt!

SundaySimmons · 21/09/2013 19:17

When are they going to stop making low rise? Or at least give us a choice of a higher option.

Low rise is the most unflattering shape!

usualsuspect · 21/09/2013 19:29

I long for a pair of jeans that stay up without a belt.

I think it's my fat stomach that's the problem though.

I do fancy some skinny cords though.

SundaySimmons · 21/09/2013 19:52

Usual suspect, all low ruses sink down on me. Ones tarps sit on the natural waistline or higher sit properly and don't slip down, in my experience.

FunnyRunner · 21/09/2013 21:59

Just ordered 2 pairs so hope they are lovely!

5madthings · 21/09/2013 22:04

Oh they look nice, I tried some on in h&m and couldn't get the fuckign things over my knees! O don't have fat knees! I wear a size ten skinnies from next ffs.

I have some new boots these would look fab with so will check them out :)

TheBuskersDog · 21/09/2013 22:23

5madthings why didn't you just try a bigger size? Also I think Next's sizing is generous compared to H and M.

5madthings · 21/09/2013 22:37

I did I tried on a 12 and a 14 and none would go over my knees! Crazy, I can wear a size ten from monsoon, next, m&s and h&m tops fits fine as do their skirts but their trousers never do. I have top shop sizeten jeans yet h&m never fit!

snowlie · 24/09/2013 11:23

Mine arrived this morning, they are a great fit, very flattering....I sized down and would describe them as mid rise, definitely not low rise. They are tight around my muscular [slightly large] calves but not too tight. I'm going to order more....I love cords!

FunnyRunner · 24/09/2013 12:30

Mine have arrived! Will try them on and report back! :o

LostMarbles99 · 24/09/2013 20:18

I wore mine today and they looked great! So comfy and hope other people like theirs!

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FunnyRunner · 04/10/2013 22:37

I forgot to report back but yes I loved mine too. Tempted to get a grey pair now :o

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