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Want to recommend these jeans to everyone but esp to the short and be-bellied.

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AreolaGrande · 08/03/2025 09:02

https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/jeans/blue-adalae-high-waist-wide-leg-jeans/p/888052240

I haven't been able to transition out of my elder millennial skinnies before now as no other jeans I've tried have looked right or felt comfortable on my body shape (5'4, size 14 with a belly).

Bought these in the short length in black and they are just perfect. Soft but sturdy denim with stretch, super comfy, suck the belly in, perfect wide leg without being too much. Went straight back online and bought the blue ones.

☕️🥐😊

Blue Adalae High-Waist Wide Leg Jeans | New Look

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https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/jeans/blue-adalae-high-waist-wide-leg-jeans/p/888052240

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jeaux90 · 13/03/2025 07:34

Oooh OP love you a little bit.
Mine turned up yesterday and I love them. Online ran out of my size now but if they come back I'll buy some other colours. Thank you!

piscofrisco · 13/03/2025 08:02

I have these in two colours and I love them!

EdithGrantham · 13/03/2025 08:05

I've been putting off buying new jeans "until I lose the baby weight" and still wearing my maternity skinnies 7mo PP but I might give these a try!

lljkk · 13/03/2025 08:13

wouldn't suit me. The wide leg would be a nuisance when cycling. Tapered still suits me better.

Manchesterbythesea · 13/03/2025 08:17

I have these too in the washed black. I’m 5’ nothing on a good day. They are indeed a good buy! I bought the blue but they were too tight so will try them again in a 14.

loveawineloveacrisp · 13/03/2025 08:45

I've been looking EVERYWHERE for wide legged (but not too wide) cropped jeans in a petite size. It's an impossible task! Can anyone help?

RosemaryRabbit · 13/03/2025 09:03

Thank you! Ordered those and the ankle grazer as well.

hellswelshy · 13/03/2025 16:44

loveawineloveacrisp · 13/03/2025 08:45

I've been looking EVERYWHERE for wide legged (but not too wide) cropped jeans in a petite size. It's an impossible task! Can anyone help?

Try the ones I recommended earlier in this thread from Next. They are not ultra wide but a good shape in my opinion.

loveawineloveacrisp · 13/03/2025 17:41

Thanks @hellswelshy, they're not cropped though.

hellswelshy · 13/03/2025 17:48

They are quite short I promise, I'm 5ft5 and they appear short on me. They are definitely worth a try.

loveawineloveacrisp · 13/03/2025 18:03

hellswelshy · 13/03/2025 17:48

They are quite short I promise, I'm 5ft5 and they appear short on me. They are definitely worth a try.

Hmm, ok! Thanks

PC7102 · 15/03/2025 18:41

Thank you. I am exactly the same as you… 5ft4 size 14 with a big stomach. Will give these a go ☺️

LyndaSnellsSniff · 15/03/2025 23:07

I am be-bellied, be-boobed and be-short. And 50.

I have these jeans and I love them. I bought the 14 which are a tad little roomy at the waist. But as I cannot stand any restriction at my (admittedly non-existent) waist, the extra room feels good.

They're quite £££ for me, but cost per wear is working out nicely. Also, they look way better in real life. 👍🏻

https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Westbourne-Flare-Jeans/p/A13904?swatch=Mid%20Wash

Westbourne Flare Jeans | Jeans | The White Company

• Contemporary, flattering design • Made from organic cotton with added stretch • Mid-rise waist • Versatile styling option With a slim leg that falls to a wide flare, our new Westbourne style is a contemporary twist on comfortable mom jeans. Made from...

https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Westbourne-Flare-Jeans/p/A13904?swatch=Mid+Wash

NeedthatFridayfeeling · 16/03/2025 07:05

I’ll go take a look thanks 😄

peepsypops · 16/03/2025 07:35

I needed a thread like this! I just can’t get on board with the non skinny jean revolution but I’m feeling old!

Picoloangel · 16/03/2025 08:05

I ordered some and I love them. 😍
Im a 10/12 and about 5-3/5-4 and went with the 10 in 30L. They are a perfect length. Thanks so much for the recommendation!

Coffeeforayear · 16/03/2025 11:00

Placemarking as my jeans have just gone .
Mind you I'm 5' 1.

CurbsideProphet · 16/03/2025 11:58

I bought the petite mom jeans ( can't think of the name) after reading a lot about New Look petite jeans . They're perfect length on me (5ft) and comfy on waist/ tummy.

Picoloangel · 16/03/2025 15:24

Coffeeforayear · 16/03/2025 11:00

Placemarking as my jeans have just gone .
Mind you I'm 5' 1.

You can get them shorter than a 30L I think

Manchesterbythesea · 16/03/2025 15:34

You can get Adalae ones in 28” leg

Globules · 16/03/2025 15:38

I can't agree @AreolaGrande I ordered several pairs online about a month ago.

I'm 5'4". Belly. Size 14. They look awful. They emphasize my belly. They cut up into my groin. They were just a little too long in the leg, despite getting the short length.

However, I kept a pair of Quinn bootcut low rise from the order. Much more flattering.

heymammy · 16/03/2025 15:42

Next petite also have some great 100% cotton jeans just now which are perfect for the short be-bellied. They are called mid blue straight hourglass and are available in regular length or petite - the hourglass is vital, I ordered both the hourglass and the standard but the standard was just too tight on the waist.

www.next.co.uk/style/su213440/b78382#b78382

Manchesterbythesea · 16/03/2025 15:54

Globules · 16/03/2025 15:38

I can't agree @AreolaGrande I ordered several pairs online about a month ago.

I'm 5'4". Belly. Size 14. They look awful. They emphasize my belly. They cut up into my groin. They were just a little too long in the leg, despite getting the short length.

However, I kept a pair of Quinn bootcut low rise from the order. Much more flattering.

I have the Quinn in black and they are great.

Emanresu52 · 16/03/2025 15:56

rockstarshoes · 08/03/2025 10:01

Are they true to size? OP Did you buy a 14 or a 16?

I'm a menopausal Apple looking for some new jeans - I like the look of these!

True to size, literally just tried a 14 on when I am a 16 (no stock in regular length) but couldn't do them up. Just a word of caution, they look nothing like the picture as soon as you go over a size 14 because they are wide fit they have a lot of denim going on.