Best jeans for a pear shape

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I am about to hit 50, and am 4 years post-menopause. In that time I have put on around 10kg, and it is MUCH harder than before menopause to lose the extra weight. (I do try diet and exercise, but it is sporadic, and I have to face it that my lifestyle and general laziness means that the extra weight probably isn't going anywhere soon).

As a result, I have gone from a 10/12 to a 12/14. I have always carried weight on my bum and thighs, but had a small waist and chest. I now have a huge bum and thighs, but also I have thickened around my middle too. Lovely!

My existing jeans are at the point of being very very uncomfortable. They tend to be skinny or straight leg styles from Hobbs, Jigsaw, Next or Boden.

What styles of jeans would be comfier and more flattering to me at my current size?

I have always found jean shopping very depressing even at my old size, so I am not looking forward at all to the trawl around shops looking for bigger sizes (seeing your wobbly thighs in a changing room mirror is never a pleasant sight!!).

Thanks for your help!

Apparently m&s jeans are great for pear shape, might be worth a look.

Yes, M&S do a particular pair which were recommended on here and they're very flattering. I'll check the name later but they're £25 ones I think. "Relaxed straight",maybe.

Actually, I think it's these I have and if you're between sizes you can probably size down. Excuse the long link.

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I am similar and I wear Dorothy Perkins jeans. Got a bit confused recently because they gave them all silly names but I tried a few and the 'Lyla' style fits me well - high waisted so covers the tummy and generous around the bum and thighs.

Next waist enhancer ones. They're higher on the tummy and slimming. I don't buy anything else now......

Perfect - thanks for the suggestions, I'll give those all a go.

Thank you.