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recommend any denim joggers/leggings

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SnowdropsBlooming · 24/04/2025 13:16

I have recently lost quite a bit of weight and gone down 3 sizes. I mostly wear stretchy black jersey 'runway' trousers from Saint and Sofia, which are OK but can look a bit saggy overall when I mostly also have jersey type tops

I was feeling more confident after the weight loss, until I tried on some jeans and now feel as fat as ever. I still have a muffin top especially when I sit - well more than one, two rolls really. I just seem to carry the fat round my middle, and all my dieting/exercising isn't helping with that yet.
I suspect I am never really going to be able to wear trousers with more structure and waistbands, buttons, flies etc. as I am always going to have overspill (my waist is quite high, too, so it all gets very squished up when I sit down!).

The black soft trousers are OK I guess for most days and can look fairly smart, but I was wondering whether some denim joggers might look enough like jeans to be a casual alternative to the black, but not cause the rolls when I sit down. But where from? I'd prefer to try them on but there aren't many shops that carry them - M&S is out of stock. Something with a jersey style waistband I think might be what I need? I tried jeggings from fatface and whitestuff and they were both far too structured in the waistband and exacerbated the problems. Even Seasalt high-waisted jeans didn't work, and they tend to run fairly big.

I've read about Halara and they look OK but returns seem impossible and I'm kind of between their sizes. I'm sort of a 10 now, but a 12 in some of the smaller brands, and with the rolls. Their sizes are S (8-10) or M (12-14) and I don't know which would fit (I was looking at the high-rise flex straight leg ones). I can't find any of those on Vinted or Ebay in my size/style/colour. I'm looking for straight legs as I'm quite short and wide legs look a bit clown-like on me. And a fairly dark denim. (https://thehalara.co.uk/products/267675?pmui=24.1.bag.cartList.1.bag&pmuih=bag&variant=3663470)

any ideas for Halara sizing for those ones? Or anything else that is kind of similar that is UK based?
Or other ideas for trousers that don't really cut in at the waist, and would let me sit down without the horrible rolls? It's not so bad when I'm standing but sitting is awful. Is it boyfriend style I need perhaps, with big waist compared to hips? I don't want it too lose when I am standing and walking around or I"ll be tempted to put a belt on, which is back to the same issue, so I think it will need to be elastic of some sort.

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xmasdealhunter · 24/04/2025 14:04

These look similar to the Halara ones, I don't have them so can't comment on sizing but it's easy to return with Amazon if they don't fit
Yolimok Wide Leg Jeans Women Sale, Stretch Straight Legs Sweatpants Palazzo Jeans Elastic High Waisted Denim Pants with Pockets Ladies Lounge Sweatpant Loose Running Hiking Tracksuits Bottoms : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion

SnowdropsBlooming · 24/04/2025 14:36

Thanks, those do look similar. Wider leg that I was looking for but the ease of returning to amazon might make them worth a try, as sizing seems so hard to predict for me at the moment. I seem to read a lot of conflicting things about the halara ones.

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xmasdealhunter · 24/04/2025 14:59

These have a narrower leg Chasehot Pull on Flare Jeans for Women, Trendy Stretchy High Waisted Bell Bottom Skinny Boot Cut Jeans Legging for Women Indigo Blue-M : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion. I might be wrong as I've not tried the pull on style before but I think if you're trying to hide rolls, you'd be better with a baggier leg as they tend to be looser up the top. It might be worth trying both styles and comparing

Floopdifloo · 24/04/2025 16:14

I have these and they’re very comfortable. Fairly thin denim so not restrictive. I got my usual size and they fit fine
www.cottontraders.com/products/premium-pull-on-straight-leg-jeans/AC15244.html?dwvar_AC15244_color=Washed%20Blue#q=Pull%20on%20jeans&start=26&list=search%20result&p=7

SnowdropsBlooming · 24/04/2025 21:26

thank you, good to have a couple of options I can order and try on. I don't really know if this will suit me or what size legs will look best - I"m not used to buying for my current size, and no idea really what is current and/or what will look ok on me. Until now I've mostly just cared if I can get it to it and went for the baggy look, but I'd like something a bit more fitted now - apart from the waist! I have a feeling elasticated jeans will somehow fall firmly in the frump category, but maybe some of these more jersey/legging waists are a bit different.

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Doggymummar · 24/04/2025 21:30

I've lost six stone and am quite soft now. I find Skims and Shaper mint knickers are a godsend for muffin tops. I've still got a lot to lose so just buying second hand at the minute. I I'd buy some jeans from Sainsbury's tho, just mim jeans but nice fit.

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