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Sorry - another wide leg jeans one

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Ducksbehindthesofa · 22/01/2026 17:50

Can anyone wave a magic wand? I love a wide leg jean. I'm a big bugger (size 20 in jeans), and I'm quite long-legged, so I do feel comfortable in these.

However....here's the problem. It seems that if you are over a size 16 and want wide legged jeans, it's assumed you have massive, great big thunder thighs. I've searched high and low for some that fit just a big snugger on the thighs, without success.

My niece had some lovely soft, stretchy ones from M&S which looked great, and quite thigh-hugging. I ordered them in a size 20 and yep, the thighs are flapping around like a duvet cover on the washing line.

I'm not a fan of heavy, rigid denim, so would prefer something lighter/softer too. Does a wider-leg jean exist that meets my fussy criteria?

Thanks in advance for any pointers.

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VillaOfReducedCircumstances · 22/01/2026 17:59

Levi’s cinch baggy jeans are a nice lightweight denim. I’m not sure if you’d like how they fit at the thigh though.

TeaAndToastedCrumpets · 22/01/2026 22:08

Would flares be better? Fitted in the thighs and wider down the leg? I have the opposite problem - size 10 with thunder thighs so find some wide legs too clingy when moving around.

FancyShmancy · 22/01/2026 22:33

Yep. Halara wide leg jeans are exactly what you’re looking for.
not rigid denim but soft and stretchy. Unbelievably comfortable and available in different leg lengths.

I have similar problems finding jeans that fit on the hips and thighs, everything looks like clown pants on me.

MidWayThruJanuary · 22/01/2026 22:39

My Essential Wardrobe Lara jeans are fab!

Ducksbehindthesofa · 23/01/2026 18:44

Thanks everyone. I keep looking at Halara ones, but judging by the huge amount that appear for sale as 'nearly new' or 'worn once' on Vinted, I wondered if they're not as good as I thought!

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Mumpre · 23/01/2026 18:46

Stradivarius is great! Do check them out.

vanillaskin · 23/01/2026 19:11

next jersey denim wide leg are v soft and sort of drape

PurpleFlower1983 · 23/01/2026 22:08

River Island jeans are great.

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