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Jeans (again)

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MrsHelsBels74 · 05/10/2013 07:12

What sort of jeans should I be wearing?
I'm a size 12-14, 5ft 0 hourglass/pear (never quite sure which, I have a definite waist but my hips are slightly wider than my chest) but have chunky legs.

What style of jeans should I be wearing? Have recently lost weight so need interim jeans whilst I get to my ideal size so don't want to spend a lot of money but my size 16 jeans have way too much fabric around the waist to be comfortable.

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Ememem84 · 05/10/2013 07:27

Skinnys. All the way. They'll balance you out cheese with cute boots. Next have some really nice ones. And oasis.

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MrsHelsBels74 · 05/10/2013 07:54

What sort of boots? I'm not big on heels for casual despite being a shortarse!

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HavingAnOffDAy · 05/10/2013 09:49

Shamelessly marking my place Smile

I'm on a mission to buy some indigo & black skinnies today. I'm targeting M&S first as I've read on here that their £22.50 jeggings are good.

As for boots....hmmmmm... I've got some grey biker type boots that I wear with my existing skinnies, also some brown knee highs with a heel and a few other pairs that I've acquired along the way Grin

SorrelForbes · 05/10/2013 09:56

Gap High Rise Skinnies come in black I think. They're great quality.

Mumelie · 05/10/2013 16:34

Get thee to New Look and buy their supersoft skinnies. I find they dont go baggy at the knee, dont transfer dye, come in lots of colours (I just bought the grey ones) and are only £20 - perfect for during weight loss.
Wear with ankle boots or knee boots to balance out thighs and hips.
Much better than the M&S jeggings.

Well done on the weight loss btw.

Ememem84 · 07/10/2013 23:22

Flat ish. Knee high. Brown leather boots. New look Jane some nice ones. Or dune.

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MrsHelsBels74 · 08/10/2013 19:01

How do Dune and New Look boots come up on those of us more well endowed on the calf front?

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pantsjustpants · 08/10/2013 19:50

I'm also losing weight, got about half a stone to go. The item that has been the versatile is DP's jeggings. They're like soft, stretchy skinnies, but with a stretchy waistband with belt loops so you can disguise it. Because they're so stretchy they last a longer as you shrink, and the smaller size fits quicker.

I'm addicted!

DuchessFanny · 09/10/2013 06:11

I've given up on ( most !) skinnies after realising my legs are just too chunky .. I'm 5'0" and a size 16 hourglass and I wear straight leg with small heels or flats and have had so many more compliments since from my DH and best friend in particular.
I just think if like me you may be chunky of thigh it's more flattering in the straight ( and even tapered boy)
However I do also have a pair of h&m skinnies I wear with grey biker boots (and if you want long boots - duo boots are great as you can order by calf width) and a pair of M&S jegging that I wore to death on holiday as they were so comfy ! But I wore those with heels only.

DuchessFanny · 09/10/2013 06:12

Oh and well done on the weight loss !!

piratecat · 09/10/2013 06:27

i am similar proportions op and skinnies just don't suit me because of my height and thigh ratio.
i have found new look boot cut dark jeans for a tenner to be great. they are not too wide at the bottom and work wonders for the bum.
i can however get away with dark skinny trousers.

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