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Jeans for short leg

19 replies

coolwalking · 21/08/2018 05:35

I really struggle with jeans - normally I wear a straight leg but to be honest they aren't very flattering.
I have short legs - 29 or 30 inch legs depending on the shop.
I am a size 6 and am looking for any help in picking some really good jeans that will actually fit me and make me look better!
I am a tshirt/shirt/jersey kinda lady.
I also wear trainers like Adidas superstars. I have size 6 and a half feet which is odd when paired with my tiny legs! I have always felt more comfortable with jeans that go right down to my shows and cover my socks. But I am thinking this might need to change. Any advice gratefully apprectiated.
Thanks!

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Namethecat · 21/08/2018 05:39

No answer I'm afraid, but I feel your pain. A 5ft nothing here so any answers will interest me also.

1nina · 21/08/2018 05:57

I always find Next petite range are good. Also size 6 and 5ft 2, short legs!! They do quite a good range I find from skinny leg to straight or boyfriend cut!!

coolwalking · 21/08/2018 05:59

thanks @1nina - what style do you think works best with our measurements (i am 5ft2 too!)

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1nina · 21/08/2018 06:02

I like skinny jeans and boyfriend cut but that's just my preference! Not all Next shop have a great selection in store but if you go to a big shop you could try a few styles then order online!

IVEgotthePOWER · 21/08/2018 06:03

I wear next petite either skinny or slim fit but i dunno if that will look funny with your shoe size! Im only a 3.

1nina · 21/08/2018 06:07

The other place is H&M...size 6 or xs plus they often do their jeans in waist and leg length measurements too!

Annalogy · 21/08/2018 06:18

Topshop 100%. They're about £40 but they're the best fit. I'm a similar size, height do you and they work wonders Smile

fedupandnogin · 21/08/2018 07:31

I'm 5 ft (but unfortunately not a size 6). I buy jeans from Next too (about the only thing I do buy from Next !)

coolwalking · 21/08/2018 07:35

Thanks everyone, I really would like a slimmer jean, skinny etc but my feet are the issue. I wear Adidas as I find them less bulky and doesn't highlight my hooves. Haven't tried next so I'll give them a go.

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hugoagogo · 21/08/2018 07:40

I'm sure you are the only one who notices the size of your feet, so i would stop worrying about that.
I am only five feet tall and mostly wear sainsburys, next or m&s for jeans. Debenhams are always too long!

Cuttingthegrass · 21/08/2018 07:44

The Levi store was brilliant for me. The assistants knowledgable. They recommended a style I'd never had tried without their suggestion and I was really pleased. Different lengths and waists

AppleScoop · 21/08/2018 07:56

Marks and Spencer and Boden make jeans in different lengths. Not the most cutting edge styles though. (I have 29" legs too!).

Otherwise buy what you like and get them shortened!

HildaZelda · 21/08/2018 10:56

I'm 5' 3" and a size 6-8. I only buy my jeans from River Island now. They do an extra short, short, regular and long leg. I buy the short for everyday wear with trainers and flats and the regular to wear with heels. Amelie or Molly usually.

www.riverisland.com/p/black-rl--amelie-mid-rise-skinny-jeans-688015

Loonoon · 21/08/2018 11:05

When I was younger and slimmer I wore Next. Now I have a grandmum tum I prefer Uniqlo cropped jean/jeggings which are full length on me.

princesstiasmum · 21/08/2018 18:08

M&S do short legs,i am a 29" leg too,its a real pain, but M&S are the best i can find

Imfinehowareyou · 21/08/2018 18:30

I am your height and also have 29" inside leg. Next petite jeans are TOO long. I find Dorothy Perkins or New Look great for cheaper jeans and TopShop does great but more expensive ones.

dontcallmelen · 21/08/2018 18:39

I’m 4ft 10 & size 6 I wear Topshop Jamie ankle grazers which reach just past my ankles😃 river island also do short leg jeans, next jeans no matter what style are always to big on the hips, heard good things about H&M but have not tried them yet.

frogprincess84 · 21/08/2018 18:53

I'm a short arse and I prefer Miss Selfridge skinnies to Topshop. Normally a wee bit cheaper too.

dontcallmelen · 21/08/2018 19:04

Oooh will check out miss selfridge thank you.

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