Forever in between sizes, help!

[CassKins]

I get one size, it's too small, get the one up and it's too big.
This only ever happens with trousers or jeans.
What to do?
I am sick of the returns and money spent. I have a 27 waist, and things tend to come in at 26 or 28.
And no, buying 27 jeans is still hit and miss :(

It could drive me to dresses but i do a lot of outdoor work and walk a lot, and in this climate i am not keen on thin dressy fabrics, last time i wore a pretty skirt i walked through john lewis and got snagged by an wire egg holder and my £70 skirt just unravelled, never ever made this mistake twice.

Is it just me?

I hear you. Small waist, big bum. Chunky thighs. 12 fits me on the waist and stomach. Tight on the thighs.
14 fits my thighs, gapes on my waist.
Hate buying trousers.

I am one of those shapes that people say fashion is made for, lol, but it never works!

People also say sizing is all over the place with every company, but for me, it is consistent, every correct size is too tight, every size up swallows me.

I am wondering if i have sensitivity issues.

Next are now doing in between sizes (11,13,15,17) in some of their own brand jeans and trousers.

Wear a belt?

Will have a look at next.
I cant wear belts as they feel uncomfortable to me.

And as for shoes 🙄

Buy the bigger size and get them tailored is one option. It's a great feeling to have trousers that fit!

This is me! I'm an hourglass, but that translates into a 12 top, 8 waist and 10 hips. I also have thick legs (muscle and bone, not fat so losing weight isn't even an option).

I do tend to stick to dresses but I work in an office all day.

I didn't know this and buy a lot from Next, will look more closely thank you!