I went through the hell of jeans shopping today and feel compelled to share my success. I have 28 inch leg, big thighs and bum, bit overweight, pear shaped, so it’s a challenge. Have been hanging on to my ancient ill-fitting straight leg jeans and never thought I’d find a ‘newer’ wide shape that would work on me.
Success 1 was Zara. Dispiritingly, they call it a ‘culotte’ but on the upside it was perfect full length on me. Wide leg but not swamping. Material a bit thin but beggars, choosers etc. https://www.zara.com/uk/en/z-10-high-waist-belted-culottes-jeans-p08228022.html?v1=526407483
Success 2 was Levis loose bootcut. Slightly too long as shortest length is 29 inch but they shrink a bit. Bit wider than the Zara as just past end of my foot but not too crazy. Thicker material so hold me in well.
Hope this helps a fellow short-arse enter the era of wide leg jeans!