Barrel jeans - length?

[FlappicusSmith]

I've ordered two pairs of barrel jeans from M&S - one in regular length, one short. I'm 5' 6.5". The regulars rest just on top of my shoes. Shorts are just at/ above my ankle bone. Which length is more appropriate/ better for this style??

I like mine 7/8ths length so I’d go for the short if it was me!

I’d go for the short too. I have these jeans and like them a bit above the ankle.

I’m exactly the same height and I prefer the regular length on me - I found the short too short when I sit down.

I like them them right on the ankle bone so neither of those would be quite right for me - sorry. I'm very fussy though!

I have a Hush pair that sit on my ankle bone, but they look better with ballet flats or sandals, so fine for spring & summer. My uniqlo barrel trousers can be worn with trainers and therefore I wear them more in the autumn & winter months.

Like with most trousers/jeans, it depends on what shoes you wear with them.

Yes, I fear you're right @Floisme - I think the short are too short and the regular are too long :(

I'm the same height and tried the same jeans on in the same lengths. I went with the short version because I thought it looked better with jeans, but they are just too short when I'm walking and sitting down.

I think short are too short sadly, they feel awkward to me when seated. I find barrel hard to get right even though I like them!

I have two pairs and both sit just on the ankle bone which feels right to me.

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one vexed by this issue! It's weird how hard they are to get right on the length.

I really thought I didn't like them 'full' length, but then I saw someone wearing a full length pair when I was out this evening and thought they looked great although they were about 35 years younger than me!

Yes I think you're right @DramaAlpaca - I have another pair of gentle barrel-shaped jeans from Next that sit at my ankle bone and I never had any doubts about those (although they aren't great jeans as they've gone baggy at the knee and generally stretched out a lot, so they're really just for wearing around the house now). These M&S ones I think aren't quite right in either length. Shame, as I like the colour (and the price!)