Need new 'updated' jeans - Mom jeans??

[FusionChefGeoff]

I only have old dark navy skinnies and recently bought some very faded high waisted paper bag denim shorts which look great and highlighted how out of date my actual jeans are.

I am a size 8/10 with a nice waist and runners bum so the high waist shorts show that off but are balanced by legs - how do I do Mom jeans without looking really wide all the way down??

I've got an H&M and Next within easy reach - can anyone suggest the sort of shape I should be looking for???

If the paper bag shorts look good can you find a similar pair in jeans? Zara and Mango have both had some this summer.

Meant to add they have decent returns everytime I have used them online so may broaden your search a bit. I have found next particularly come up very big on the hips and bum on me.

Mom aren't straight - I can't describe the shape they are bit I think it's that they widen on the hips and thigh and then taper in. Either way, I hate how it looks.

Instead I've gone for straight cut and wide straight cuts, which are a much cleaner line - straight up and down, no widening or ballooning.

Uniqlo do some excellent straight leg and slim-straight leg. H&M jeans don't last well and Next fits are all dull.

I think the next fashionable style will be loose full length straight leg jeans (or dad jeans) New Look have nice ones, so does ASOS and H&M

If you live near a GAP store there are 50-70% reductions and a big selection of styles and sizes. Our local GAP is closing for good on August 31st so they are not offering any exchanges or refunds but the bargains are amazing. Like you I was on a mission to update my jeans and move away from skinnies. I bought 5 pairs of fab jeans for less than £100.

Zara has all sorts. I think the nice thing about new Jean trends is that there’s so much more variety. I like their mini flare.

Or get a pair of 501s. Or the 501 ct (discontinued so you’d have to find on eBay) for a slimmer leg.!