I'm not really a skinny jeans person - I miss the days of flares (though I do still have a pair, I'm aware they're hopelessly outdated so can't wear them out) and usually live in skirts and dresses. However, now my boy's a toddler I really do need some jeans for more active stuff. But I'm completely clueless!
I'm 29, so want to look reasonably young and fashionable. I wore New Look superskinnies over the winter which looked great with boots and big jumpers but are totally the wrong shape on me if I try to wear them with shoes and lighter tops. I'm 5'2" and a size 10 but a chubby one - I'm top-heavy, quite big arms and boobs and bigger middle than bum so it's tricky to get jeans that don't make me look like a weird shape, like I kind of taper down.
I also don't have an opportunity to go out trying on many many pairs, and was planning to order two or three online and send back any that didn't fit. I've had a little look in the usual places - I like Oasis, Warehouse, Dorothy Perkins usually, but am open to suggestions - and saw these ones which I think look like the kind of thing I'm after:
www.oasis-stores.com/body-sculpt-new-wash-cherry/denim/oasis/fcp-product/3250191423
www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/clothing-203535/jeans-203564/indigo-slim-fit-boyfriend-jean-2750522?bi=1&ps=200
But neither are available in my size. I think the kind of look I'm after is skinny jeans (but not painted on, some give), a loose-ish top and ballet flats.
Please help!
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MyNameIsSuz · 08/05/2014 20:30
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