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Help! Jeans for size 18 48 year old!

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User93993993 · 20/05/2023 17:44

I am a 5'7" size 18(ish) 48 year old, and I need some advice on jeans please. I usually wear Seasalt dresses, in the winter with tights and in the summer without, but I'd like some new jeans, because the couple of pairs I had were so old that they were relegated to gardening only, and have now fallen apart!

Thing is, I have no idea what to buy! I've just had a look on a couple of websites and have no idea what boyfriend cut or mom jeans or any of these other styles mean! I'm pretty sure I'd not want skinny jeans, and I'd want to be able to wear them with trainers for walking but also wedge sandals and ballerina pumps, depending on where I'm wearing them.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

OP posts:
FatAgain · 20/05/2023 17:46

It’s all gone summer 93 regarding jeans.

NailsHairNipsHeels · 20/05/2023 17:47

I'm 5ft7 size 14/16, 49yr old and just bought some M&S ankle grazer mom jeans. So comfortable.
There's a bit of stretch so I down sized, don't go baggy and the knees and bum. Wee bit higher waisted.
I got the black but think I'll go get other colours because they're so nice

User93993993 · 20/05/2023 17:51

I was just looking at those. I'll have another look. I'm not interested on being fashionable as such, I'd just like something I could wear with a hoodie and trainers, but also with ballerina pumps and a nice top.

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NailsHairNipsHeels · 20/05/2023 17:59

I'm about as far from fashionable as they come. My daily uniform is Jean, t-shirt and hoody. I'd definitely wear these out out though with a blazer, vest top and wedges.

Teddypops · 20/05/2023 18:08

M&S do some flared jeggings which are amazing

DCIJackieDeering · 20/05/2023 18:49

You could be me, I’m the same size, age, height and weight. I find Seasalt and Joules jeans fit me best. M&S jeans never fit my apple shape. Joules jeans in the sale are usually good value. I often find White Stuff jeans fit too, but they can be quite long

greyhairnomore · 20/05/2023 19:13

I have been browsing at M&S and found this: https://www.marksandspencer.com/eva-high-waisted-bootcut-jeans-with-stretch/p/clp60458381?intid=mobileappppdpshare

I'm 14-16 5ft 9. These fit me perfectly

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