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Life changing jeggings

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Lizzy1980 · 05/09/2018 07:18

Just wanted to share my little find with you.
I wear skinny jeans a lot but I hate how the button/zip area shows through if I'm wearing a tight fitting or thin top so I decided to try some jeggings. Tried a few pairs on and bought 2 which solved the button problem. Last week I bought a pair from M&S and they have done amazing and magical things for my body. I bought my usual size which seemed a little too small but I finally wriggled into them and WOW!
I have slim legs but quite flabby thighs which are not in proportion with my lower legs so I usually wear longer length tops when I'm in skinnies to hide them. These jeggings slim my thighs down so much that I'm able to wear normal length tops/jumpers with them. They also seem to push up my ample but slightly saggy bum. I cannot believe how flattering these jeggings are. Only £15 and they do them in loads of colours and 3 lengths. I've just ordered them in charcoal and another pair in black.
I really can't recommend them highly enough. If you do buy any make sure you get your normal size, they will seem a bit too small but once they're on they are so comfy and flattering. Can't believe how excited I am about a pair of 15 quid jeggings but they are the best item of clothing I've bought in years!

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ElfrideSwancourt · 07/09/2018 16:18

I picked up mine today- really like them so soft and comfy they're going to be great for work over winter.

Do they need much ironing? My DH (the chief ironer in our house) will be delighted if they don't!

Cakecrumbsinmybra · 07/09/2018 16:33

They have quite a lot of polyester in, I think they could be a bit sweaty!

CutesyUserName · 07/09/2018 19:17

Thank you. I've just ordered some!

Lizzy1980 · 07/09/2018 19:46

I don't iron mine, they're very slim fitting so no visible creases once you've got them on.
Pair I ordered in charcoal arrived today. They're ok but not as flattering as the black ones. I will definitely keep them though as I still think they're a great bargain and Iike the colour.
My sister is roughly the same size as me but she's blessed with slender thighs. She tried mine on and wasn't that impressed, maybe they're better suited to those cursed with parsnip legs as someone described them in an earlier post

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QueenOlives · 07/09/2018 19:54

Sorry if I missed it but do they ride down at the crotch?

Im yet to find jeggings which don't!

JaceLancs · 07/09/2018 23:06

I find the traditional denim colours I have to go down a size but black or other colours are true to size
Wish they did them in grey

Lizzy1980 · 10/09/2018 04:29

Hi JaceLancs. They do them in charcoal grey. A very nice shade they are too. I've had grey jeans in the past which were a little too dark and I was always paranoid that they looked like black jeans that had seen better days. These are a nice colour though

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Palmer1983 · 11/09/2018 15:22

I second that I have a pair of grey ones and there really nice I didn't find they faded much either

Immigrantsong · 11/09/2018 16:05

Am I the only one that didn't get on with them? Did you all like them then?

Honeycake50 · 11/09/2018 16:07

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Nettletheelf · 11/09/2018 17:32

I just bought them in charcoal. Plus an Autograph cashmere hoodie and a hooded Autograph cashmere cardigan in plum, oops.

Palmer1983 · 11/09/2018 19:18

Mine where fine I bought from amazon though ?? Although there all M&S so shouldn't matter

CandyflossKid · 11/09/2018 22:42

Love my M&S jeggings! Have just bought my 5th pair (2 x white, 1 charcoal grey, 1 black and 1 indigo)

Featherstep · 12/09/2018 01:06

Hmm, I ordered these last winter on the back of similar recommendations on here. I think they were the exact same ones you're talking about.
I returned them, I found they felt and smelt 'plasticky', if you know what I mean? They were also just too clingy to be comfortable esp around the waist.
I got black, perhaps the other colours are better?

sallievp · 12/09/2018 02:54

I have the cobalt blue...bought last year I think but they are really good...give a nice flat stomach and lifted bum!

whatsyourusername · 12/09/2018 08:09

Found this post last night and had a look! Decided to order this morning and they are 50% off (sparks preview!) I managed to get the charcoal and indigo mix! Thank you Smile

PurpleCrazyHorse · 12/09/2018 09:48

Late to the Style and Beauty boards, but have just seen the MN email mentioning these and have ordered black and charcoal. No chance to try them on first so just blindly ordered online so fingers crossed. I had some lovely M&S skinny jeans with stretch that were brilliant, so hoping these are similar. Never worn jeggings before though! Arriving in store on Friday Grin

Justkeeprollingalong · 12/09/2018 21:07

Now in the sale for half price!

Peridot1 · 13/09/2018 08:53

Thanks for the tip above it half price whatsyourusername.

I had ordered the charcoal grey in two sizes and tried them on yesterday. Happily th smaller size fit! Then I spotted your post and had a look and re ordered the grey and was also able to get the burgundy. So that’s two for the price of the one pair I was going to keep. Will pick up tomorrow while returning the other two pairs!

CutesyUserName · 13/09/2018 09:09

@justkeeprollingalong Can't see a sale on their website. How did you find them half price?

Justkeeprollingalong · 13/09/2018 09:12

It’s the ‘Sparks’ sale preview. You need to have signed up. @cutesyusername

CutesyUserName · 13/09/2018 09:18

Thanks @justkeeprollingalong I've just joined Sparks but it's only giving me the option of 10% off. I'm guessing I have to have amassed some Sparks points to get the sale preview offers?

Justkeeprollingalong · 13/09/2018 09:23

Yes probably @cutesyusername. The sale will open to everyone once the preview is finished but the sizes may be limited by then 😏
If they are as good as they say still with buying with 10% off?

Justkeeprollingalong · 13/09/2018 09:24

Worth not with!
Why can’t we have an edit button??!!

CutesyUserName · 13/09/2018 09:33

@Justkeeprollingalong An edit button would be great! I bought some a few days ago when first seeing this thread but they're a bit big so returning them and I like the idea of getting the same thing a bit cheaper. I'll reorder and be happy with my 10% for now. Hopefully won't take me too long to amass enough points to get the 50% off bargains :)