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Straight leg jeans

16 replies

Duchess87 · 02/05/2024 08:31

Hi , I’m trying in vain to find a nice pair of straight leg jeans that fit well , I just bought a pair from M&S the length is good but they are baggy around the knees which I don’t like
Any recommendations please of good fit ones ?
Ive added a photo from Instagram of the sort of fit I’m looking for as you can see their not baggy around the knees a really nice fit

Straight leg jeans
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Luxell934 · 02/05/2024 09:04

Maybe try a slim mom Jean style

blobby10 · 02/05/2024 09:04

I like Lands End Clothing straight leg jeans - they come in a long enough leg too (33") which is fab!

FishPie2 · 02/05/2024 09:16

Bonmarche jeans are brilliant, about 5 different leg lengths and styles. Stopped buying anywhere else when I found these.

Duchess87 · 02/05/2024 14:48

Thankyou for your recommendations, it’s so difficult to find jeans that fit well for different shapes

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PoachedScrambledBoiledFried · 02/05/2024 14:49

I think for straight leg jeans (and other styles too) to keep its shape they need to be mostly cotton (99% or maybe 98%). The more spandex/elastene/lyocell etc the more likely it'll bag at the knees and lose shape. M&S will have some jeans with higher cotton content and for other high street shops, Mango sometimes have nice jeans that are 100% cotton.

Duchess87 · 02/05/2024 15:20

Thankyou , I’d like a fit of the pic I attached
fitting down the leg and knee then looser to the ankle . I’ve returned so many pairs

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EveryOtherNameTaken · 07/05/2024 10:16

Place marking. Having the same problem.

Pearshaped20 · 13/09/2024 21:29

I'm glad you said that about M&S jeans being baggy around the knees I thought it was just my shape. I'm only 5 ft tall and carrying more pounds than I need but find jeans that fit nice a nightmare. Skinny, slim straight non seem flattering 🙄

sarabaellty237 · 14/09/2024 22:41

looks fine

MNuser2002 · 14/09/2024 22:50

Looking for the same thing. I bought Marks Sienna jeans recently - already had a pair which were pretty perfect from a year or so back but this version … well the lower leg is almost a poorly fitted skinny and I have slim legs.

Precipice · 14/09/2024 22:51

I like Levis 511.

MorrisZapp · 14/09/2024 23:12

Skinny jeans in a size or two up can act like straight leg sometimes (die hard charity shop shopper here). That way you get stretch and comfort round the waist but your calves can breathe.

LakeFlyPie · 14/09/2024 23:19

I rate the TU (Sainsbury's) straight leg jeans. Dark denim shade, £16 a pop!

SkiingIsHeaven · 15/09/2024 00:07

Fat face have a nice straight leg jean. I bought a pair on line recently. They are a great fit but I feel like they denim it quite thick so not great in the summer but will be great in the winter.

daisydalrymple · 15/09/2024 00:26

Have you tried next lift, slim & shape slim fit jeans? They keep their shape well, not cheap, around £45, but good quality. Also come in skinny, boot cut and flare.

EllaPaella · 15/09/2024 10:11

River Island - they are the holy grail of straight leg jeans.

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