Shaping jeans

[Hotyogahotchoc]

DS is 5 months old. We took some photos on Xmas day and I was unpleasantly surprised how unflattering my jeans were on me or rather how I'm not as in shape as I thought.

I know I have some weight to lose but not much and I thought I looked good in some Next jeggings I've got but actually they cut into my belly and have me a two big spare tyres.

I need some new jeans!

Seraphine do some a bit like maternity over bump jeans that promise to shape a postpartum tum but I have their leggings and I find them a bit uncomfortable to put on and they ride down like tights sometimes do.

I have seen good reviews about Spanx ones but they only seem to go up to the belly button which makes me worry they will cause the same problem as the Next ones.

Any recommendations most welcome please!

I really like both the Next and M&S shaping jeans for post baby. They both kind of lift everything. They are both fairly expensive for Next and M&S though and not very long lasting but that might be fine whilst you get back to your old shape.

I think the Next ones are the ones I have and I thought they were great til I saw a photo of myself!

Maybe I just need a baggier jumper?!

Spanks!

Spanx

Are they good? Which ones have you tried?

Spanx skinny high waisted Jeans.
About €100
I'm size 14-16 & bought the large

I've ordered some M&S ones - will report back!

That's helpful @fastingworks as I'm not sure which size to get

I'm a 10-12 (maybe more 10?) so medium maybe

I thought I might be able to get them in the Jan sales but they dive appear to be discounted

@MaybeHeIsMyCat please do!

@Hotyogahotchoc

That's helpful *@fastingworks* as I'm not sure which size to get

I'm a 10-12 (maybe more 10?) so medium maybe

I thought I might be able to get them in the Jan sales but they dive appear to be discounted

@MaybeHeIsMyCat please do!

Do you mean the Spanx Jeanish range? I have some and love them, but wouldn't recommend them at all based on the problem you describe as they're very much a mid rise and will highlight any weight you're carrying around your middle. If you do decide to try them though, I'd probably go with a medium if you're a 10-12. I'm an 8-10 and have them in a small, but they're not a generous fit at all.

JBrand Photoready are AMAZING. See if you can track some down in the sales somewhere. Proper suck it all in technology

Thanks @GiltEdges that was my fear so that's helpful to know

I was an 8 pre pregnancy. I'm probably a 10 now more than A12. So that makes sizing difficult and I don't really want to spend £90 for them to only fit a few months

I suppose really I just need to lose some weight but I need some jeans to wear in the meantime

They sound fab @allfurcoatnoknickers I will have a look!

Next have tonnes of jeans , go into a big store and try loads on . Ask the staff for advice

The Next shaping ones are the ones that looked awful in a Christmas Day photo

I want some shaping jeans or maybe just some other skinny jeans or jeggings but think I need them higher rise

I work for them and we have soo many different jeans , I agree some are grim ! The best sellers are the most unflattering in my opinion .

Here's a video I found good.(Spanx)

If you are 5.5" or under best to go for short/petite/or ankle grazers.
High waisted salsa jeans are good too.

@Hotyogahotchoc the M&S ones came today and are really nice
They feel firm but stretchy enough to be comfy snd high rise (I'm 5ft 10)

Thank you @fastingworks the video is helpful and I am about 5'4-5'5

I'd usually go regular

I wonder if there's somewhere o can try them on

@MaybeHeIsMyCat Which M&S jeans have you got?

I got these in indigo mix
https://www.marksandspencer.com/magic-shaping-high-waisted-skinny-jeans/p/clp60458283?color=BLACK&prevPage=srp

I think they do a straight/slim leg too

D jeans from tkmaxx - any of the high waisted styles

I got shaping ones from Next and they were the worst thing ever . They were high rise but there was so much material and material was so thick . Now I stick with my M and S or my Matalan cheapies .