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Trouser/short options for DD (11) now that leggings don't fit?

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SleepyRooster · 20/05/2023 11:49

My DD has always been in leggings or shorts - sometimes jeans - at the weekend. Now her shape is changing a bit, the leggings don't fit.
Any suggestions for brands/types of garment that might be comfortable, stylish, and be age appropriate (ie not bum-enhancing leggings, mini cut-offs etc). That won't cost a bomb (ie more than £50), as she's growing so quickly.

She quite likes the wide-legged linen trousers that Zara kids sell, for instance. Unisex style rather than frou-frou.
She's happy for me to buy for her though.

Thanks!

OP posts:
AllGussiedUp · 20/05/2023 22:54

I’m baffled that leggings don’t fit. My daughter has wore leggings from baby to teen age so far with no issues. Older kids sizes, lots go up to age 16, or women’s size 4 or 6.

PatChaunceysFruitCake · 20/05/2023 23:38

DD lives in Nike leggings. They go up to age 15. We usually get them from Next.

lookingforMolly · 21/05/2023 00:48

Primark leggings are really affordable- £4 for a black pair that do many washes, they seem to last forever.

youveturnedupwelldone · 21/05/2023 07:02

Primark is the place to go, they do tiny adult sizes (xs, 2xs). Cheap too.

APurpleSquirrel · 21/05/2023 08:47

My DD is 8 (going on 9), very tall & wears size 11-12. She has leggings from Sainsbury's TU, Fat Face, M&S etc. some fit better than others, found Primark a bit too low rise for DD, but length were ok.
I think you need to explore the older kids & tween/teen ranges.

gogohmm · 21/05/2023 09:20

M&S have a teen range online. Never have stocked inside. Also new look, H&M, primark. I found very small ladies fitted better from about 12

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