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Skinny jeans

11 replies

Stressedafff · 17/11/2023 12:21

I need some help
I can’t find the usual type I buy anywhere, the stretchy ones with no belt loop, super high waisted but with a short leg

I know they’re not in fashion anymore but I’ve got stumpy legs and these mom jeans make me look ridiculous

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doubleshotcappuccino · 17/11/2023 12:23

M and S had some nice ones .. Primarni too ? M and S in general seem to be the best

CatamaranViper · 17/11/2023 12:38

Newlook do ones like this but they do have belt loops. Is that vital?

Coolblur · 17/11/2023 12:45

You're needing jeggings. Try Next.

Fwiw mom jeans don't suit me either. I'm tall with long legs. Tbh I don't know what body shape they are intended for, they're generally not very flattering

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Stressedafff · 17/11/2023 12:49

The ones I usually wear are Matalan Jessie, they’re abit like topshop Joni jeans

They seem to have disappeared into obscurity

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uncomfortablydumb53 · 17/11/2023 17:20

Perhaps look for denim leggings?
M&S definitely do them without pockets
£17.50 iirc

SnapdragonToadflax · 17/11/2023 17:23

Try Vinted? I just got some of my old favourite Dotty P skinny jeans from there, in the old style before they changed them after Covid.

They may not be fashionable, but they are handy when it's raining every day.

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Stressedafff · 17/11/2023 22:47

SnapdragonToadflax · 17/11/2023 17:23

Try Vinted? I just got some of my old favourite Dotty P skinny jeans from there, in the old style before they changed them after Covid.

They may not be fashionable, but they are handy when it's raining every day.

Saviour! I’ve just gone on and bought 2 pairs! Didn’t even think of Vinted!

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dontgobaconmyheart · 18/11/2023 10:07

Sounds more like jeggings than jeans. I'd try M&S, New Look always seem to do them too, or the supermarkets.

Wear what you like and what you feel comfortable in of course but I'm yet to see anyone actually look ridiculous in a different style of jeans (mom/widelwg/straight leg etc), I think it's just that people are used to seeing themselves in skinny jeans and a different silhouette just takes some getting used to.

lookingforMolly · 18/11/2023 11:26

River Island still do lots of skinny jeans & jeggings as do Primark & Next.

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Stressedafff · 18/11/2023 20:23

I’m probably gonna splash out in river island next time but I’ve got 3 pairs off Vinted on their way 🤣 a new addiction!

I feel like the baggier jeans don’t suit me, I’m tall, 5’9 but I’ve got a long body and short legs, I feel like mr tumble in mom jeans with them just hovering baggy above my shoes

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Mumaway · 18/11/2023 20:29

M&S Leggings come in all sorts of fabrics. I also have a good pair from George, but they come up TINY- I bought a 16 and I'm 10-12.

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