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Jeans for curvy short woman, I should give up shouldn't I?

27 replies

mumoffourminimes · 29/01/2023 15:09

I'm looking for jeans that'll fit (me) - short legs, curvy calves, big thighs and bum. Small waist, normal bmi, size 10/12 if that makes a difference.

I really want to create a capsule wardrobe and I'm so jealous of those that can wear jeans. All the ones I try on gape at the back. Sad

Do I give up? What's my alternative?

OP posts:
Hoppinggreen · 29/01/2023 15:10

I’m a similar shape but bigger.
I love my Hush Agnes

mumoffourminimes · 29/01/2023 15:23

Hoppinggreen · 29/01/2023 15:10

I’m a similar shape but bigger.
I love my Hush Agnes

Thanks I'll go have a look!

OP posts:
Stevie6 · 29/01/2023 15:37

Asda wonder for jeans are sized 10/12, only £20 and best I've found (I'm also short with a bum)

Stevie6 · 29/01/2023 15:38

WonderFit jeans, should have proof read

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/01/2023 15:46

Try M&S Magic ones maybe.

Salacia · 29/01/2023 19:29

Similar shape (short, out of proportion waist to hips/bum) and the only place I’ve ever found jeans (and actually most trainers) to fit is Boden (of all places!). I’m not a fan of most of their clothes but their basic trousers and jeans are great. I look for the ones where people complain that they’re far too baggy on the hips/thighs and know those are the ones for me…I buy the petite cut in the size for my waist (I’m a 12/14 so buy a 12P).

mumoffourminimes · 29/01/2023 19:39

loving these suggestions thank you!

OP posts:
mumoffourminimes · 29/01/2023 19:40

Boden is for the tall thin people though, surely?!

OP posts:
NameChangedForThissss · 29/01/2023 20:06

Skinny jeggings work for me, my waist looks small and my bum curvy.

Kwackerly · 29/01/2023 20:16

www.7forallmankind.co.uk/en_en/women/styles/bootcut.html

I am size 12 hourglass and very short, these are amazingly flattering. Stretchy thin denim. Pricey but I haven't found anything else that comes close...

CordeliaNaismithVorkosigan · 29/01/2023 21:42

I love Not Your Daughter’s Jeans. I buy on Ebay. I’m a middling hourglass (25 inch waist, 37 inch hips) and some of their styles are really comfortable and flattering.

BeautifulBirds · 29/01/2023 21:51

High waist jeans from Simply Be.

cowsaysmoo · 29/01/2023 21:53

Kwackerly · 29/01/2023 20:16

www.7forallmankind.co.uk/en_en/women/styles/bootcut.html

I am size 12 hourglass and very short, these are amazingly flattering. Stretchy thin denim. Pricey but I haven't found anything else that comes close...

That's interesting, as bootcut jeans always make my legs look even shorter than they are.

5128gap · 29/01/2023 21:56

CordeliaNaismithVorkosigan · 29/01/2023 21:42

I love Not Your Daughter’s Jeans. I buy on Ebay. I’m a middling hourglass (25 inch waist, 37 inch hips) and some of their styles are really comfortable and flattering.

What's a middling hour glass? I'm almost the same measurements as you and never heard of that. (Going to try those jeans too!)

TheHauntedPencilCase · 29/01/2023 21:58

I got an amazing pair of jeans from m&s years ago. Straight leg but right length and look good with a roll but super stretchy so fit on waist and hips....I'm starting to go through a knee so hoping they still exist!

CordeliaNaismithVorkosigan · 29/01/2023 22:13

5128gap · 29/01/2023 21:56

What's a middling hour glass? I'm almost the same measurements as you and never heard of that. (Going to try those jeans too!)

Oh, just a not-very-dramatic hourglass - I meant I don’t have a wildly unusual hip to waist ratio.

NightOwlNotEarlyBird · 30/01/2023 12:32

I have a proportionally smaller waist compared to bum and thighs so always have that waist gap in regular jeans. Hollister curvy jeans and Abercrombie curve love range fit me well, they also have short and extra short leg length! Levi's 501 crop (women's not unisex) are also great with minimal gaping.

QMama · 30/01/2023 12:37

Try Good American dreams, often on sale on theoutnet.com. Specifically designed for the shape you're looking for, always flattering, no waist gap.

Niftythrifter · 30/01/2023 13:21

Here is a Vogue guide to denim that might be of use @mumoffourminimes www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/best-jeans-for-women

Salacia · 30/01/2023 14:27

mumoffourminimes · 29/01/2023 19:40

Boden is for the tall thin people though, surely?!

Most of it seems to be but for some reason the jeans just work. I have to get them taken up (or turn them up) but I have to do that with jeans from literally everywhere. Might just be my measurements and I’ve got lucky though…

Kwackerly · 30/01/2023 16:37

cowsaysmoo · 29/01/2023 21:53

That's interesting, as bootcut jeans always make my legs look even shorter than they are.

I am 26 waist 37 hip, but only 5ft. So I have to take them up by about 6 inches! This probably removes the widest bootleg bit and so they look more straight with slight flare. I wear with either plimsolls in summer or slightly platform trainers in winter. They are great and very comfortable jeans!

Cornelious2011 · 30/01/2023 16:44

M&S do a great range of jeans, and come in a 'short' length. I think the ones I have are called Eva

allfurcoatnoknickers · 30/01/2023 16:47

I'm a pretty extreme hourglass and I buy the jeans to fit my bum and then get them taken in at the waist.

I've had good luck with Paige and Frame jeans, but they are very spendy. I tend to stalk them in the sales.

CottonSock · 30/01/2023 16:50

I have the best luck in M&S as their short is properly short. I have a few styles from their.

Tu high-rise jeggings fit nice on waist.

Gap had a curvey range.

Next sometimes ok.

CottonSock · 30/01/2023 16:52

Oh yes I do have a pair of levi 501s crop too. I just need to slim back into them as the material is less forgiving.

I also have some cheapies from peacocks which are OK. I do have too many jeans as I get excited if they fit!