Jeans...

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I'm looking to buy myself some new jeans for the first time in about a decade, and I'm really struggling!

I'm a tall, slimish pear shape (30in waist, 32in leg) but the jeans I've tried that fit my waist are too tight around my bum and thighs and restrict leg movement. But jeans that fit my bum/thighs tend to gape at the waist.

All i want is some high/mid rise jeans in a slim cut. I'm nearly 40, so not bothered about looking uber-trendy, but also don't want to look totally frumpt. What brands out there are good for my body shape?

Similar shape and Levi's, Cos, Monki can be good. But I've also got jeans tailored at the waist to take in the gap.

Thanks - I will check those out.

Have you tried Gap? It sounds like you're a similar shape/ size to me and these are the only jeans I can get that fit me.

Not tried Gap - I'll add that to the list!

Boden skinny are good.

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I get on well with M and S - I'm shorter but they do 3 leg lengths. I have a 31 inch waist and 41 inch hips and their jeans fit me okay . They do various waist Vs skinniness options too and I think they're mainly about £20.

I just found some M&S ones which are high waisted straight leg about £20 and fit perfectly. They do slim cut and various leg lengths, and the pockets are big enough for a Galaxy S9 phone and a purse. Still could do with an extra inch depth to them but better than previous years

I really like primark high waisted skinny jeans.

Boden slim or slim straight. Skinny may be too fitted on thigh if you don't like to feel constricted. They have a sale on