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What trouser shape for short chubby legs?

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TurtleHat · 14/02/2019 18:02

Hi, can anyone help out and tell me what shape trouser or jeans look the least unflattering on short, chubby legs? I got some bootcut yoga pants today and when I tried them on again at home I realised they’re a little too long and accentuate my lack of waist and fat thighs.
I’d like to have a comfy alternative to skinny jeans
Thanks

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TurtleHat · 14/02/2019 18:03

And while I’m thinking about it,
If there are any short, chubby yet fashionable people to follow on Instagram/YouTube then please let me know!

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7Days · 14/02/2019 18:05
TurtleHat · 14/02/2019 18:06

Good to know I’m not alone 7days

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eurochick · 14/02/2019 18:08

Skirts. Honestly. But if you must do trousers:

Bootcut ok if you like it.

Skinny ok if balanced out by a chunky boot.

But skirts will look better. But not practical for yoga obvs

TurtleHat · 14/02/2019 18:21

Haha the appeal of the yoga pants was the stretchy waistband 😁 well, the overall stretchiness actually.

So you’re thinking that if trousers are the only option, try to balance the top out with a wider bottom, wether that be with bootcut or chunky boots?

I’ll buy more skirts

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fatpatsthong · 14/02/2019 20:03

I seem to suit tapered shaped actually and loads around atm.

Worth a go? Cheap ones on ASOS

XingMing · 14/02/2019 20:19

You can buy fitness leggings with a built in mini skirt that folds/rolls up into a waistband, which are very useful. They are or maybe a soft halfway option. I wear (ancient) cargo shorts over my leggings to do dog walking or a quick supermarket run close to excercise classes.

ThomasHardyPerennial · 14/02/2019 20:25

Straight leg seem to work best for me.

TurtleHat · 14/02/2019 21:17

Yeah I was wondering wether I should go for a looser fit , rather than sticking with skinny jeans and leggings. Might be more forgiving

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