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RIP skinny jeans - help me find a replacement!

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AprilSprings · 05/09/2026 21:59

I’m late to the party but I’ve finally ditched my skinny jeans. I realised they were super out of fashion and actually not brilliantly flattering (curvy size 14 and not tall). However I can’t stand the baggy look or the “bowed leg jeans”. I’d look huge. I love high rise, well fitted, tight on bum straight jeans. Any recommendations please?

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middleagedandinarage · 05/09/2026 22:02

Similar size/shape. I like Next- lift, slim and shape range

RaspberryBeret1999 · 05/09/2026 22:21

I’m typically size 12 and 5ft. My go to at the moment are Halara high rise wide leg. Had lots of compliments when wearing them.

whatcanthematterbe81 · 05/09/2026 22:24

They’re back in fashion, if worn correctly. Long boots over them

Gettingbysomehow · 06/09/2026 08:28

I think skinny jeans only look good on very slim/tall people like my model sister. Everyone else looks ridiculous in them.
I look ridiculous in them and Im a size 8 because I have large pelvic bones and Im not tall enough. I look like Im trying to dress like a skinhead.
Boyfriend jeans are great. Straight leg with a more relaxed and forgiving fit.

ZeusandClio · 06/09/2026 09:05

I have gone back to the 80s classic, Levi 501s. Being an apple shape, they are not too baggy on the hips and bum if they fit my tummy. I think they look great, and they come in all the varieties of waist size and leg length, so you can get the perfect fit. Love them!

AprilSprings · 07/09/2026 05:10

whatcanthematterbe81 · 05/09/2026 22:24

They’re back in fashion, if worn correctly. Long boots over them

Omg I can’t keep up, I only just realised they were out of fashion lol. Long boots over was one of my fave looks, won’t ditch them all after all then! Just need something for when I’m not wearing long boots. Some of the baggy or wide leg ones make me look huge, will check out Levi 501s

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AprilSprings · 07/09/2026 05:13

RaspberryBeret1999 · 05/09/2026 22:21

I’m typically size 12 and 5ft. My go to at the moment are Halara high rise wide leg. Had lots of compliments when wearing them.

I’ve been looking at the halara trousers rather than jeans as they look like they could be flattering and comfy but haven’t yet taken the plunge, have you tried the trousers by any chance?

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AprilSprings · 07/09/2026 05:14

middleagedandinarage · 05/09/2026 22:02

Similar size/shape. I like Next- lift, slim and shape range

Ooh one of my fave ranges that I had for skinny jeans, didn’t realise they did other styles, will check it out! You’re right that range really suited my shape!

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