If you don't like jeans...

[ConfusedParticle]

...and I mean any of them, whether mom, girlfriend, skinny, wide, etc - what do you wear?

I never found jeans comfy, no matter the cut or style. I suit leggings very much but they do get a bit boring, even if I have good quality ones (hiking, yoga, etc).

Would love to hear from others who don't wear jeans, everyone seems obsessed with them!

I love jeans but I think it's dresses people wear if they don't like jeans, or more latterly, jumpsuits.

Chinos are good, or jersey type trousers. You can also get "treggings" which are basically posh leggings in trouser material, made to look like trousers.

I tend to wear dresses rather than jeans TBH. Or when I was younger just plain black trousers.

Skirts or dresses, occasionally dungarees.

Jeans hate me. I'd love a pair of jeans I felt comfortable and confident in. But alas it's not to be.

In summer I wear Midi skirts mainly dresses and culottes. In winter it's mini skirts and dresses and tights. My winter wardrobe is much smaller than my summer one though.

Ah, the mini skirt in winter.
I suit mini's, decent legs, slim mid forties, but I feel so girly and a bit teenybopper in them. I can absolutely look good in them but feel weird.

and if I wore one in winter on a wet day, I can't see a raincoat looking great with wooly tights.

aaaghghggh..

Do you like cords or chinos OP? Or classic wool cigarette trousers?

Boden trousers, particularly the Richmonds, I have them in various colours and both lengths.

I wear skinny jeans sometimes but mostly various dresses and skirts, dungarees, Lucy & Yak Alexa trousers, some slim leg trousers in various fabrics (M&S is surprisingly good for smart casual trousers that feel as comfy as joggers) and leggings for casual wear and exercise.

It depends on the skirt and fabric I think. I have a mini denim black pinafore I love in winter with a longed sleeved t shirt and lace up walking style boots and Barbour parka coat with thermal tights.

Also have an a-line leopard print skirt in a woolish thicker fabric and another a heavier almost tapestry fabric and neither move much. Wear it with biker boots and a double breasted wool coat.

I should add I'm not slim and don't have good legs! I am early 40s.

I love really intentionally cut skirts - not the droopy acres of material type, the sort that can practically stand up by themselves.

Plus the odd difficult dress; one from a few years ago in red tweed with a boned corset (can’t get into it post lockdown) and this year’s ultra-voluminous effort which I’m planning to wear under a sweater through autumn.

Quite like really sharply tailored trousers too. Jeans are my least favourite elective clothing.

Thanks folks! it's great to hear how other people are putting things together.

When the rain or wind hits I generally just pull the sweaty Betty leggings on and a windproof hiking jacket. This is fine, but not forever.....I sometimes want to look a bit more chic in winter.

Love the idea of wide leg trousers (Toast, etc) but feel they make me look wide.... I also love wool and linen and whatnot but I wont succumb to using a brolly in the rain!

I think jeans are uncomfy and not terribly flattering, but I can see why people love them - they literally go with anything, for almost any occasion, bar black tie, etc.

I think leggings look weird when you aren't exercising.. I have friends who wear leggings in place oh jeans and it just looks odd .. there are jeans that flatter , especially if you look good in leggings !

@gunnersgold

I think leggings look weird when you aren't exercising.. I have friends who wear leggings in place oh jeans and it just looks odd .. there are jeans that flatter , especially if you look good in leggings !

Might depend on climate, ive been living in the fells for years and honestly it is the easiest way to get myself to Tesco

Moving a little further south soon, but will still be techincally 'north' and fairly blustery and wet. I tend to wear leggings with stuff that walkers or runners wear, it doesn't look odd but I am tired of it.

I dress a lot like this

......but would PREFER to dress like these....

Although I would have no idea how to adapt these for gales, rain or harsh winters. If anyone has any ideas/solutions they would be much appreciated!

I haven't worn jeans since I was first pregnancy 6 years ago. My body just rejects them now!

I wear a lot more dresses but for trousers I wear soft cotton tapered trousers a lot, sometimes harem pants (not jazzy designs just plain) and leggings made of non-legging material like cord etc.

@robotcollision

Do you like cords or chinos OP? Or classic wool cigarette trousers?

I’d love a good pair of cigarette trousers. Can you recommend any pls.

@ConfusedParticle , your current outfit is very outdoorsy. I mean people who wear leggings instead of jeans in a whole outfit .. just looks weird..
anyways have you tried leather look leggings and biker boots and a nice puffer coat if you get cold ? It long coat like the other pic ?

Hi OP, I have the same dilemma. I lived in posh leggings last year but wanted a change. I also wear midi dresses with denim jackets but this is not a look you can wear in the rain!! I have just bought some jogger trousers from M and S and Zara to wear for Autumn. I will try to link them. I wear them with trainers and a jacket now but plan to wear them with waterproof hiking boots in wet weather.

www.marksandspencer.com/tencel-drawstring-cuffed-tapered-trousers/p/clp60505302

[quote gunnersgold]@ConfusedParticle , your current outfit is very outdoorsy. I mean people who wear leggings instead of jeans in a whole outfit .. just looks weird..
anyways have you tried leather look leggings and biker boots and a nice puffer coat if you get cold ? It long coat like the other pic ? [/quote]
I know what you mean, leggings don't look so great as a regular jeans replacement.
Im not really a leather type of person, but your suggestion brought to mind Saga from The Bridge

I don't think I suit any trousers really. Only leggings or skirts. This is my dilemma. I could easily wear skirts beneath my long wool coat (like in the images above) but it wouldn't fare well in a downpour. Perhaps I need to get familiar with umbrellas...

[quote Annasgirl]Hi OP, I have the same dilemma. I lived in posh leggings last year but wanted a change. I also wear midi dresses with denim jackets but this is not a look you can wear in the rain!! I have just bought some jogger trousers from M and S and Zara to wear for Autumn. I will try to link them. I wear them with trainers and a jacket now but plan to wear them with waterproof hiking boots in wet weather.

www.marksandspencer.com/tencel-drawstring-cuffed-tapered-trousers/p/clp60505302[/quote]
I love that colour. See, I am trying to visualise them in rain with hiking boots, but im not all that great at putting things together. I do have some sweaty Betty 'Gary' joggers which I love, but only for summer as theyre really thin.

Since being pregnant I can't stand jeans, I live in dresses

Different styles fit different people.

I am short waisted, so high rise jeans generally come as far up as the bottom of my bra! I also have v small hips compared to my waist, so anything with a fixed waistband doesn’t work either, as if I get the waist to fit the hips are huge. Presume you like leggings as they’re v stretchy and give with you?

Think you probably need to identify your shape first ie hourglass, apple etc, plus your ‘rise’ - the length between the bottom of the crotch and your waistband. I would find a shop that sells loads of different fits and identify which one you are. Then go for the style.

Can’t vouch for them personally as not yet taken the plunge but it sounds like the Acai Activewear trouser varieties might be worth a try?