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Jeans with a soft waistband - do they exist?

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Jamas42 · 29/08/2026 22:07

I have had some issues with my stomach for the last few years and find anything with a proper waistband incredibly uncomfortable after about an hour. It makes me feel horrendous and often lasts hours after I take the trousers off. I live in high waisted leggings, light jersey trousers or dresses with tights.

I lived in jeans until this all started and I’m desperate to get back into them but after an hour I’m so so uncomfortable that it ruins my day 😔
I recently bought DS (5yo) some chino type trousers for a smart occasion and thought they were fab as they had the waistband of a pair of joggers rather than make of the chino material!!

If I could get proper jeans but with a very soft waistband it would be a dream!

Unfortunately, I’m not fitting in an age 5-6y anytime soon 😅🤣 So I’m on the hunt!

Has anyone seen anything that fits the description? Every time I search for ideas it just brings up loads of links to Halara. I believe they are more of a light and thin material rather than proper denim though unfortunately!

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seaskysand · 30/08/2026 17:03

Ninepine jeans

PistachioTiramisu · 30/08/2026 17:09

ThatPearlSnail · 30/08/2026 13:45

M&S cosy jeggings are a lot softer and comfier than normal jeggings.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/cosy-pull-on-high-waisted-jeggings/p/clp61224989

Yes, these are great. I live in them all winter (and spring!). Soft and cosy.

Shinyhappyapple · 30/08/2026 19:06

ThatPearlSnail · 30/08/2026 13:45

M&S cosy jeggings are a lot softer and comfier than normal jeggings.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/cosy-pull-on-high-waisted-jeggings/p/clp61224989

I had some of these a couple of years ago and found the waistband quite tight.

DrNo007 · 30/08/2026 19:08

Brax trousers and jeans, the ones they make for 'apple shapes'. Very comfortable and I have the same problem with most jeans as you, OP.

Katalica · 30/08/2026 19:14

Learn to sew!!

Seriously, if you can learn some basic sewing techniques, you can make comfy trousers from scratch or alter existing waistbands and put in a soft stretch knitted fabric waistband instead.

Jamas42 · 31/08/2026 20:15

Thank you all ☺️ Some really great options and some new brands that I hadn’t seen before 👏🏼
I’m going to sit and order a few and see how I get on. @IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads and @User7989776 - you 2 are going to cost me a fortune! Your suggestions both have some great options 👏🏼 So I’m hoping something fits 🤞🏼 (my bank balance isn’t hoping that they don’t! 🤣)

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Jamas42 · 31/08/2026 20:20

Katalica · 30/08/2026 19:14

Learn to sew!!

Seriously, if you can learn some basic sewing techniques, you can make comfy trousers from scratch or alter existing waistbands and put in a soft stretch knitted fabric waistband instead.

@Katalica I can do basic alterations etc but if I’m being completely honest, I have no interest in learning any further sewing skills 🫠🤣

And with the amount of free time I get, it would take me a year to make each item 🤣

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