Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Style and beauty

Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

Original poster

Wide leg jeans for short apple shaped?

31 replies

Twobigbabies · 12/11/2025 12:05

So I'm finally trying embrace the wide leg jean trend and ordered a few but they look awful. I'm 5ft3 size 10-12 but carry all my weight round the middle- small bum, thin legs. Have any apples found a pair in short length which doesn't make them look completely squat/shapeless?

OP posts:
Original poster
Twobigbabies · 12/11/2025 17:29

PuppyMonkey · 12/11/2025 16:30

They look awful on you because wide leg trousers look awful on everyone. Grin

I think they can look gorgeous on some people especially tall/pear shaped figures!

OP posts:
Gettingbysomehow · 12/11/2025 18:36

I look bloody awful in them even though Im really slim. I think they only suit tall willowy women like my mother not the likes of us. I've stopped trying and just wear what suits me.

Original poster
Twobigbabies · 12/11/2025 19:57

madgreenlemons · 12/11/2025 17:17

Recommend these from hush which come in a short length and are good for apples https://www.hush-uk.com/rowan-2.0-flared-jeans-green-blue-denim/013367-4784.html. But actually a game changer for me was booking one of the ‘express’ free John Lewis personal stylist appointments, saying I wanted to find the perfect wide leg jeans. I hate Jean shopping soooo much so it was great having someone getting loads of pairs for me to try on and then advising me on what looked best! They didn’t have the short leg in stock on the day but the longer length convinced me enough of the style and I ordered them

These are lovely thanks! I've done the personal styler appointments with JL they're amazing!

OP posts:
Original poster
Twobigbabies · 12/11/2025 19:58

Onefortheroad25 · 12/11/2025 12:57

I thought I’d found them in M&S and New look but they are too wide on the hips and thighs but I need that size to fit on the belly.
The only ones that look ok are from River Island. They are extra short and called relaxed straight.

Thanks I'll check these out. Just sent back m&s and new look!

OP posts:
OldieButBaddie · 15/11/2025 18:12

OldieButBaddie · 12/11/2025 13:40

You can get these in short they are nice
Women's Low-Rise Y2K Dark Wash Baggy Jeans | Women's Bottoms | HollisterCo.com

I find the lower waist (and it's not super low) means that all the material doesn't gather around your midriff when you sit down, and also they hang well

I ordered some of these off the back of this thread and they are actually slightly different ones I’ve had before and they are the best wide leg jeans I have ever had! The waist is the perfect height and it’s a thick waistband so it holds in your tummy and doesn’t bunch up around the waist/front. I really recommend you try them! I got short and they are perfect

breezyyy · 15/11/2025 18:14

Twobigbabies · 12/11/2025 12:53

Haha yes I love my skinny jeans, so easy to hide the tummy and show off the legs! Hoping they will be back soon!

Show quote history

They don’t have to go away if you like them and they suit you!

New posts on this thread. Refresh page