Help me move away from leggings

[Isadora2007]

Yes I still wear leggings. Not sporty cool ones, just leggings. Black. With a long jumper over my bum and brown or black boots depending on the jumper. It’s pretty much all I wear. I have peri meno belly and IBS so bloating is a real issue if I wear jeans or buttoned trousers.
In the summer I like wide leg linen type trousers and a vest top. But I don’t like wide leg jeans and don’t know what might be a colder weather alternative…
I am 5ft 8 and a size 14 ish but big of bosom (34gg)…
Help please?

I know MN hates leggings but I’ve worn these in the past. Nothing wrong with this. Maybe try jeggings.

I live in yoga pants, tapered or cuffed at the hem. Incredibly comfortable. BAM has some lovely, soft ones. Also Imbodhi sleeved jumpsuit is amazing for both post-natal and menopause bodies.

These fellers are good, OP. Very useful in many scenarios plus lots of lengths to chose from.

Jersey Wide Leg Trousers with Stretch | M&S | M&S https://share.google/NXsx9X70lPRv6bZQw

I’m a similar size and bust to you and I totally get the trying to get away from leggings. I was the same, I treated myself to some key pieces that were comfy but made me feel a bit more put together. I bought 3 x Adanola leggings (I went for a size XL as they are pretty fitted and I get awful bloating. These make me feel like I’m on trend but hold me in comfortably. I wear them with oversized sweatshirts that I got from M and S. I bought some longsleeve bodysuits from Abercrombie (So nice against the skin and great stretch for bigger boobs). I bought 2 x of Levi jeans that I tried on in person, one is a straight leg pair which aren’t a relaxed fit on me, I then bought a skinny jeans pair as I find them more flattering but they are SO comfy. Apparently Abercrombie are nice for jeans too. I would basically get yourself a capsule type waredrobe if you can, Vinted is great too if you need something more affordable. I found I felt much better in myself for dressing up a bit more, when I put leggings on now I don’t feel right but I use to only wear them everyday!

I wear sports leggings, BAM and sweaty betty and beyond nine trousers for work.

https://direct.asda.com/george/women/leggings/navy-denim-look-leggings/GEM1428484,default,pd.html?cgid=D1M1G20C33

Ok so not the fashion forward choice, but this is one up from tired leggings- I wear these on a home day with the dc to feel sliiiiightly more like I am wearing actual clothes. It's worth throwing these into the mix while you search for other options, I am post c-section with a poochy-shelf situation and while I am deflating from sugery these are my friend. These feel like leggings but psychologically I feel more human in them. For less than a tenner it's worth having a look x

Boot leg jeggings for me - never out of them - denim for every day and darker denim or black for more formal wear. Comfortable - so very comfortable. Why might I want to change this?

There are so many lovely pull on trousers out there. I have some great cords from next I wear when I’m feeling a bit bloaty. As a PP said, M&S have got a trillion styles. If I were you I’d order a load for pick up in store, try them on there, return the ones that don’t work.

I wear jeans and trousers but with elasticated waists.

Claudia Winkleman loves her leggings. They are coming back but quality matters. Stirrup pants too!

As an alternative, there’s plenty of options. I like chinos for summer and wide leg cotton pull ons. Comfortable and cool. In winter I like wide cords. Pullovers in winder and shirts in summer. Ring the changes! M&S has great jeans. There will be a style that suits you.

Flared leggings (bootcut style) are definitely trending at my gym. Could you try those? Very flattering.

Or you could try and style up your leggings to make them look less frumpy. Claudia W still rocks them and manages to make them look really stylish.

It depends on budget but I’d recommend the me and em track pants, they do multiple colour ways and materials, they are slim fitting through the waist and hips and upper thigh then move to a wide leg. If budget is an issue have a look in vinted,

https://www.meandem.com/pinstripe-wide-leg-trouser-navy-caramel

https://www.meandem.com/side-stripe-track-pant-black-cream-grey

What about these (or something like them) I'm roughly the same height and size as you, also post menopause so I get bloating and I find these as comfortable as pyjamas. I got mine from Very last summer but I can't find them on the site any more.

www.primark.com/en-gb/p/straight-leg-denim-joggers-mid-blue-991160295510?selectedSku=211835536&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23545044600&gbraid=0AAAAADffWK7V4egMXkqaMIFEze7sgcGi7&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqeDMBhDcARIsAJEbU9RWrRb1wdZmAbZIzGpKShbrRXJL9pbRzWw2H1gikmfra3N_N9Aho0QaAt47EALw_wcB

Uniqlo do a narrower leg one and their barrel leg trousers are very comfortable too. Also I have these brushed cotton ones that you hardly feel you're wearing them.

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E483896-000/00

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E479284-000/00?colorDisplayCode=69&sizeDisplayCode=003

I also find, for proper jeans, a lower rise is more comfortable. With high rise ones I can feel my stomach pressing against them. I got nice ones from Levi and Hollister

You need Halara! I've only just discovered them. They do a range of jeans, leggings, trousers, skirts & shorts and everything else BUT they are all stretchy! They are so comfortable I have bought 3 pairs of jeans. I hate jeans but these are all mega stretchy and soft, feel amazing on your mid section. Loads of styles colours and lengths to choose from 👍

I used these as a first step away from leggings after having my youngest DC:

https://www.roman.co.uk/ponte-double-zip-trousers-18000208

I wear leggings from Popsy Clothing, joggers from Llama Clothing and Alexa trousers from Lucy and Yak. Alexas are fab if you want comfort - elasticated waist and straight leg which are usually turned up. I keep my plain black leggings from M&S for housework now!

I second these, plus the various other pull on jersey trousers that M&S do. You can make them look smarter or more casual.

Try boot leg jeggings. They’d balance out your bust while giving you the comfort of leggings. https://www.marksandspencer.com/flared-jeggings/p/clp60585101?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

I can’t understand why the op asks how to move away from leggings, and people are suggesting leggings, or jeggings. She didn’t say I love leggings, recommend me more.

I have two pairs of TU elastic back trousers one slim line and the other wide led. Both are very comfy and look smarter than leggings. Bought both on Vinted.

We have the same uniform 😁

Someone on MN recently recommended a site called Halara, which I am going to buy from as I also need to be surgically removed from my leggings!

Oh snap! 😁

No way. Halara won't accept exchanges or refund. If you need to send them back you pay to send them to China. Never again.

Oh I didn't know that, I bought mine on Vinted. Easy peasy!

How do you know you’re the same size?