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Budget Jeans help please

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HauntedNoddyCar · 13/02/2014 18:56

I have a lovely pair of jeans that have finally gone through at the knees. I hate shopping with a passion and we're on a budget after house buying.

My old jeans were from Tesco. They are somewhere between straight and skinny. Mod rise classic jeans type style. Not too clingy or thick. They also fit beautifully over my biker boots which are my every day wear.

I could spend up to 40 quid I think. The local shops like NL and DP have only v. skinny jeans which won't go over my boots. I'm a 14 and average height.

Does anyone have any brilliant suggestions? Excellent online sources?

DH offered to hold the fort while I swan off to big town 20 miles away but it's my idea of hell and I'll just get fed up and miserable.

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BigW · 13/02/2014 19:00

Not helpful, but marking place as I too am in need of jeans.

I have a couple from Next that are quite nice and straight like you want. They're pretty reasonable too.

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HauntedNoddyCar · 13/02/2014 19:02

Company on my fruitless search is welcome :)

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musicmaiden · 13/02/2014 19:14

If you don't want proper skinnies I would say look in Next as theirs are good. DP definitely do a straight and a looser skinny (as opposed to ultra skinny).

I take it you didn't have any joy in Tesco again?

I must admit I just wear my bikers over skinny jeans but I guess it might depend on the boot.

Maybe when you have found a pair blow the budget a bit and buy two pairs so you don't have to face this again! Grin

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HauntedNoddyCar · 13/02/2014 19:24

Couldn't find any in our local DP. Maybe they aren't carrying much stock. Tesco and Sainsbury also only proper skinnies. These jeans are older than my boots :) Yes I could probably have an extra pair for my birthday if I find the ones!

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SorrelForbes · 13/02/2014 20:49

Gap Real Straight might work?

Bunbaker · 13/02/2014 21:54

I have just posted on another thread about this. I bought some straight leg jeans from Sainsburys about a month ago and they are brilliant. They haven't shrunk, fit beautifully and only cost £14!

AmethystMoon · 13/02/2014 21:56

Yes GAP real straight are good for going over boots and leg not too slim cut or too wide. Fab classic style that wear well.

altogetherwonderful · 13/02/2014 22:12

i got a fab pair in Primark last year for about a tenner otherwise Next Slims look really good in a range of washes/colours

makingdoo · 13/02/2014 22:17

New look is your friend. The last few pairs I've bought from them have fitted lovely. I'm between a 12-14 and the 12 are great. Moderately high waist and lots of options in terms of leg type. Usually under £30.

I work in a dept store so have lots of different brands including Tommy Hilfiger, salsa, Elvis etc but my new looks always get me compliments!

Hebburnisaplaceonearth · 13/02/2014 22:18

I have these from fatface which I like. My previous fatface pairs have always worn well. These come up quite long I think .

Hobbes8 · 13/02/2014 22:23

I like uniqlo jeans. I think they all come in a super long length though, so you need to get them taken up in the store.

WhereIsMyHat · 13/02/2014 22:31

H&m have some half price straight leg jeans at the moment that come in a good range of lengths.

bberry · 13/02/2014 22:34

Oasis skinnier Scarlett's all the way!

kaumana · 13/02/2014 22:36

Why would you want to wear jeans over you biker boots? Not a snark, just thought that biker boots were worn to be on show Confused

Bunbaker · 13/02/2014 22:44

Maybe the OP doesn't find tight skinnies comfortable. I don't. They don't suit me either, being a somewhat thunderous of thigh. Straight leg jeans suit me far better, and I don't like bootcut because the bottoms of the legs get soaking wet in this weather.

kaumana · 13/02/2014 22:57

I understand both your points but as biker boots tend to be wider and have buckles. They are not the obvious to wear under jeans etc

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HauntedNoddyCar · 14/02/2014 10:47

Sorry - internet problems.

The boots have buckles around the ankle and you can see them. The boots are for comfort rather than for show. I know they are there which is what matters :)

Sainsbo didn't have any when I looked a week ago. All proper skinny.

Now we have internet back I will look at Gap and may attempt trip to larger town to NL, DP and FF. Or Gap online.

I have a good pair of skinnies but I don't wear them much.

I'll report back. Thank you.

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thenightsky · 14/02/2014 10:55

Where are all this uniqlo super long length ones then? I've looked at their website and can only find 33in. that's bloody average in my book Angry

I need 35 or 36!

kaumana · 14/02/2014 11:28

Gap have a 30% off all denim today if that helps.

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HauntedNoddyCar · 14/02/2014 12:34

Splendid thanks. Will order them and maybe the H&m pair online today.

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LatinForTelly · 14/02/2014 12:42

Next jeans really fit me - better than Gap Real Straight. I go for their 'slim' ones (not quite as tight on lower leg) but I read a thread on here the other day about their skinny ones being fantastic as well. About £20

MrsMarigold · 14/02/2014 14:34

Uniqlo are bloody amazing - can you get to the shop? Maybe they have longer ones otherwise try brand alley for some good discounts.

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