In my 30s - what jeans do people wear nowadays!?

[BlueberrySmoothies]

FTM to 19 month old and have been WFH since Covid so safe to say my wardrobe and sense of style is pretty dated as I essentially live under a rock as far as the fashion world is concerned!

I want to start putting more time and effort into my style and appearance again and I’m starting with jeans. I used to wear very skinny jeans and now wear high waisted mom jeans but I feel these styles are a bit dated now?

What are the current styles that people wear for jeans and any brand recommendations would be great too. I’ve only ever bought Topshop or Zara.

And what shoes are people pairing with these jeans?

Basically a very busy working (from home) mom but want to look stylish and put together.

For context I’m 31, short and slim build size 8. Thanks!!

Whatever you feel comfortable in.

I am older than you but same figure. I have slim fit jeans that I wear all the time but just bought some straight jeans. I tried on a few versions of barrel shape jeans but felt a bit ridiculous in them!

You may find this thread instructive - or at least entertaining …

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5264641-so-whats-fashionable-now-help?reply=141799257

Super helpful thanks 🙄

Think I need to try some straight leg jeans on myself and see if they suit me! I like my mom jeans but want to branch out

Straight leg or wide leg are the most fashion orientated now. I still love my mom jeans though

I would suggest to give yourself an hour in Levis Outlet Store to try on various shapes and length and work out your size. You can then add a pair when you can afford, sizing per model is consistent. I love straight leg 901, cropped and full length for office / days out. The are stiff, little stretch, hold everything in and cover lumps and bumps, thick fabric. For WFH, I have much softer H&M high waisted ankle jeans - straight but spacious leg, soft and stretch for sitting in all day bu5 spring back into shape after wash. Also have a pair of floor length wide leg from H&M and eyeing up front patch pocket jeans from Next.

I find River Island flairs really flattering. Quite stylish and have multiple leg length options

Haha this is very entertaining but also makes me realise I’m more out of touch than I thought!

@WhatMe123 yes these are the styles I’m seeing when I’m out. Admittedly my life consists of mostly going out to the grocery shops and village high street but when I actually venture into the main town or nearby city I’m noticing people aren’t really wearing mom jeans anymore.

@SparklyNewMe this is a really good idea and thanks gives me some styles to look for as I’ve honestly no idea where to start! 19 months on from having DS only now do I feel fully back to my normal(ish) body and that I can invest in new clothes.

@Readytoevolve will check them out thanks! I remember River Island having a good selection of jeans back in the day when I used to go shopping!

@BlueberrySmoothies I have ordered 2 pairs of patch pocket Next jeans today, for me and adult DD, identical size and model, this thread cost me £90. I find that lifestyles and tastes and body shapes change, so you are never done building you wardrobe. Best of luck rediscovering you!

I’m older than you but loving high waisted barrel jeans at the moment

If Mom jeans suit your figure, they are still current, if not cutting edge. Or some styles that are Mom at the top are a bit looser, straighter and longer in the leg if you want to branch out.

This is my first post so apologies in advance if I have done it all wrong 😑 Does anyone what the difference is/are between Fatface sway slim and westbury slim jeans styles? Thank you ☺️