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Help me decide!

36 replies

Awcw1234 · 16/08/2025 17:56

I’ve been wearing skinny jeans almost my whole life. I’m aware that these are no longer fashionable so want to try and improve my style. I need help as I honestly don’t have a clue 😂

Went out today and bought a variety (Mom, wide and straight) but not sure what actually suits me. Tried them on the shops and liked them but now I’m home and I’ve tried them on again, I’m not sure!

I am almost 40, 5’8” and between a size 10-12 bottom and size 8-10 top. I’ve taken some photos of the ones I bought (think you will need to click on each photo to see fully!).

Please be honest but kind! 😂

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Pinknotpurple · 16/08/2025 17:57

You've got a great figure and look good in all of them. My preference is the straight pair.

BCBird · 16/08/2025 17:57

I like the mid rise wide. Not sure how long they will be 'in' though

BlueEyedBogWitch · 16/08/2025 17:58

Straight and mid-rise wide look great on you.

buswankerbabe · 16/08/2025 17:58

Yes to the straight and the wide leg. No to the mom cut.

ThePinkPoster · 16/08/2025 17:59

Definitely not the mom jeans but tbh they all
look miles too big for you!

Awcw1234 · 16/08/2025 18:02

ThePinkPoster · 16/08/2025 17:59

Definitely not the mom jeans but tbh they all
look miles too big for you!

Really? The wide and straight jeans are a size 12. I tried the size 10s. I could button them up but they were rather tight so not very comfortable!

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Livingthebestlife · 16/08/2025 18:02

Best look on you is straight high rise. The mid rise looks great too, the mom ones definitely a no.

Awcw1234 · 16/08/2025 18:10

ThePinkPoster · 16/08/2025 17:59

Definitely not the mom jeans but tbh they all
look miles too big for you!

Can I ask why they look big? They fit around my waist area and the style is meant to be baggy? I did try the smaller ones but I could hardly breathe in them 😂

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CalmlyOscarcalmly · 16/08/2025 18:11

Love the mid rise wide!! Can I ask where they’re from please OP?

Awcw1234 · 16/08/2025 18:12

CalmlyOscarcalmly · 16/08/2025 18:11

Love the mid rise wide!! Can I ask where they’re from please OP?

River Island!

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AtomicBlondeRose · 16/08/2025 18:13

The wide jeans look good and are the most current if you want to feel fashionable. The straight ones are also very flattering and a good all-round. The mom jeans are OK but neither particularly flattering or fashionable so I wouldn’t bother with them.

FearsomeWretchedandWrong · 16/08/2025 18:23

In order of preference:

  1. Straight
  2. Mid-rise wide
  3. Mom

I agree they all look a bit too big on the waist though…

Awcw1234 · 16/08/2025 18:24

FearsomeWretchedandWrong · 16/08/2025 18:23

In order of preference:

  1. Straight
  2. Mid-rise wide
  3. Mom

I agree they all look a bit too big on the waist though…

The smaller sizes felt tight. Think I’m in between sizes so a size 11 😂

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fruitpastille · 16/08/2025 18:25

Wide leg look best but I'd add a belt.

Purplecatshopaholic · 16/08/2025 18:27

FearsomeWretchedandWrong · 16/08/2025 18:23

In order of preference:

  1. Straight
  2. Mid-rise wide
  3. Mom

I agree they all look a bit too big on the waist though…

Same order of preference for me. The straight jeans are really flattering op, defo for keeping and enjoying.

CopperTray · 16/08/2025 18:28

Awcw1234 · 16/08/2025 18:24

The smaller sizes felt tight. Think I’m in between sizes so a size 11 😂

Edited

I'm sure many years ago you could buy inbetween sizes. I seem to remember buying a size 13.
I like the mid rise ones on you best

PInkyStarfish · 16/08/2025 18:28

Straight high rise.

fruitpastille · 16/08/2025 18:28

I've got some wide leg M&S ones (per una but they don't look it) and every time I wear them someone compliments them.

Comedycook · 16/08/2025 18:31

They all look good but I prefer the mid rise wide...you could wear them all no probs though

isthismylifenow · 16/08/2025 18:33

The straight leg look very flattering.
Then the wide leg, but will you keep the turn up like that?

Sorry but the mom jeans do not fit you well so these I like the least.

Sparklesandspandexgallore · 16/08/2025 18:34

Not the mom jeans the other 2 both look good.

rainbowsandraspberrygin · 16/08/2025 18:39

Wide!!

also - side note….what is the rainbow thing and I love how clean your carpets look 😂

Awcw1234 · 16/08/2025 18:40

isthismylifenow · 16/08/2025 18:33

The straight leg look very flattering.
Then the wide leg, but will you keep the turn up like that?

Sorry but the mom jeans do not fit you well so these I like the least.

Thank you for your honesty! After everyone’s comments, I will definitely be returning the Mom jeans.

As for the wide jeans, that is how they are actually advertised on River Island’s website (although rolled up a bit nicer!). This is what they look like rolled down. Very long despite buying a regular length and being 5’8” 😂

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Awcw1234 · 16/08/2025 18:41

rainbowsandraspberrygin · 16/08/2025 18:39

Wide!!

also - side note….what is the rainbow thing and I love how clean your carpets look 😂

A cat toy! 😂
In my daughter’s bedroom as she has a full length mirror. No idea why she has it in there haha!

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Eunomia · 16/08/2025 18:49

I think they all look good but like the straight ones. It’s hard and I have had to go through the same with new jeans - but you are lucky because you are taller! Wide leg and straight don’t seem to flatter my height at all. Bring back the skinnies!!