most flattering skinny jeans for a short pear shape?

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Just that really, my jeans are all wrecked, going to the recycling, so I need a new pair or two. My legs are good from mid-thigh down, it's just the hip-mid thigh that I don't like so willing to pay whatever it takes for something flattering! I'm 5'3 and a size 10.

goodness you've got my body!! I wear boot cuts as they are flattering but make me feel sooo old, boyfriend jeans ok with heels but definitely watching with this post with interest ...

I'm a pear and don't go anywhere near skinny jeans - why wear something unflattering when I can look good, or great, in something else?

Happy to be corrected though so will watch this thread

I have a great pair of skinny trousers I'm wearing today, here and actually they don't look bad at all, the fabric is quite substantial so holds everything in. Just need to find some jeans that do the same!

I find jeans shopping almost as stressful as bra shopping so any recommendations would be great

m&s outlet store have what they describe as jeggings on offer. they have a waistband, button and zip. I know they are not denim, but the dark blue ones are lovely. £16

Well, it's tricky MissYamabuki. I hate boot cuts, I like boyfriends but only in summer as they really need bare ankles. Slim cuts are ok with trainers, but I really think skinnies are the only style I can wear well with ankle boots. I have a selection of mid thigh length coats which hide the offending thighs and give the illusion of great legs!

Next do a high waisted hold you/ lift your bum in range that are very good. Or if you have £££s to spend NYDJ are very good too.

Try Levis curve.

Have you looked in next? They have a range of jeans (called 360 I think) that are meant to be shape enhancing. make sure you check how they look from the back as well as the front though - one pair made my arse look like Kim Kardashians, but the others were ok!

Thanks Minky, I have had the jeggings before and they are good. IIRC, the indigo ones have a heavier fabric.

Oops x post with defineme

Myth that skinnies look bad on pear shapes. Bootcuts emphasise even more the pear shaped-ness as they cling just as tight to the 'problem' area! Infact I would say they are even more unflattering.
Now loose trousers that are loose all the way down but don't flare outwards, they are flattering.
Primark skinnies are surprisingly good.

Great, Next, NYDJ and Levis are on the list. Dd has a birthday party tomorrow at a big shopping center, hence my mission!

Thanks everyone, keep the suggestions coming please

There is 30% off some jeans at the moment on the Levi's site.

Lots of good ideas here, I might venture out of my dresses!

Think you're describing my body!! short legs and pear shaped due to the dreaded saddlebags but my legs are ok one you pass the mid thighs!

i'll be watching with interest for suggestions. ps. I tend to wear skinnies with either tunics or long cardigans and ideally block heeled boots...

I'm 5'4 size 10-12 pear and have recently bought Mango Broadway high waisted skinnies. Love them so much have got them in a different colour too. They might be a tiny bit long for you but here in Spain they will take them up for you. Not sure if they offer than in the UK though.

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These are what you need

I'm pearish, and I like New Look skinnies. I've found that lots of other brands are enormous round my waist if they'll pull up over my thighs, but New Look are great. And silly cheap.

I'm quite pearish and do well in J Brand (the photo ready fabric ones), NYDJ jeggings, and Levis curve range.

(also while am reasonably tall I have proportionately short legs. Joy.)

Next slim, shape and lift skinny jeans are amazing. I bought a pair a few weeks ago and plan to buy more!

The only problem is that the colour is still bleeding from the jeans (dark blue) even though I've washed them a few times. I've never had that from other jeans. I don't know if I just have a dodgy pair. However, I will forgive them because they make my stomach look flatter, legs slimmer and bum lifted!

Another plug for New Look, I have been getting my skinnies from there for years as they do a really good high waisted version. I recommend buying as small as you can get into. They are so flattering, v comfy, I love them, in fact am going to get another pair next week I think...

Resurrecting this old thread as I need some help and wondered what pears have bought lately. I'm a 16 so skinnies make me look like a bulging parsnip.

I got the gap resolution true skinny high rise jeans last week, and I love them. Fit me at the bum/thigh without gapping at the waist (in a 14).