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Jeans for fat/thick legs

16 replies

Justgettingbye · 20/08/2021 13:35

I'm 5ft 2 and carry excess weight in my legs especially my lower leg so when I wear jeans it fits the hips/tum/bum area and snug on the thighs but feels like it's cutting the circulation off to my lower leg.

So anyone know of any jeans that may combat this Blush

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Bluntness100 · 20/08/2021 13:37

You need to go for jeans that are looser on the lower leg, anything from straight to flare.

PeonyTime · 20/08/2021 13:44

Bootcut jeans!!
I can just about cope with straight legs, but they fit like leggings to the bottom of my calf.

I need tall, but M&S online are my go to currently. Needs lots of filtering to get close to things I would wear, but possible.

Gherkingreen · 20/08/2021 13:52

Have you tried boyfriend jeans? I live in a pair from M&S, fitted at the waist then straight down, really comfortable and flattering, different lengths available.

I also have a pair of balloon leg jeans from M&S which are quite baggy in the leg; I feel a little bit '80s French exchange student' in them Grin but I like them a lot and they suit me better than skinnies.

Justgettingbye · 20/08/2021 14:13

Thanks for the ideas everyone! If haven't tried straight or boyfriend actually. Bootcut I have which work they make me feel old tho Grin

I hate the thought of wearing baggy jeans as I'm short with short legs so don't wanna look dumpy Grin

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Mimosa1 · 22/08/2021 10:14

H&M do an amazing pair of high waisted "mom jeans" - highly recommend !

MoonlightTwilight · 22/08/2021 10:49

Lose weight?

Rollergirl1980 · 22/08/2021 11:06

@MoonlightTwilight

Lose weight?
I am also 5ft 2" with chunky legs. If I lose weight I stay the same shape so my legs are always thick in comparison to the rest of me (pear shaped woes).
Mantlemoose · 22/08/2021 11:13

@MoonlightTwilight

Lose weight?
Stop body shaming!
raffle · 22/08/2021 11:58

@MoonlightTwilight
Helpful Hmm

covetingthepreciousthings · 22/08/2021 12:06

www.marksandspencer.com/mom-high-waisted-ankle-grazer-jeans/p/clp60448793

I also have chunky hips / legs, and really struggle with jeans so gave up wearing them but recently bought these and they are hands down the most comfortable jeans I've ever owned.

Justgettingbye · 22/08/2021 17:29

More good ideas.

I'm not offended by the lose weight comment although pretty pointless. I lose weight everywhere but my legs so unless anyone has any leg exercises? Grin

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allfurcoatnoknickers · 22/08/2021 18:32

So you have a small waist OP? If so, these jeans are fab. Styling on the model is awful, but pull them up and ass a waist belt and they're insanely flattering on big legs.

I'm only an 8-10, but suffer from the curse of thunder thighs Sad. I've found barre workouts help a lot for improving shape and tone, so you look better, even if you still don't have skinny legs.

PeonyTime · 22/08/2021 19:38

Any chance of the link, @allfurcoatnoknickers
Cheers

Craftycorvid · 22/08/2021 19:39

Whistles barrel leg jeans are fab for short folk with curvy legs. They are not the cheapest but do fit well.

allfurcoatnoknickers · 22/08/2021 19:40

I'm such an idiot. Forgot to attach a pic.

I'm in the US, so can't get a UK link, but they're Zara.

Jeans for fat/thick legs
Oblomov21 · 22/08/2021 19:44

I have this. Watching with interest.

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