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Hate buying jeans

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Cheeseismyweakness · 13/02/2009 20:05

Hello, can anyone suggest a good place to buy jeans that actually fit if you aren't a size 0? I'm 5' 5" (short) and typcially curvy- big bum, depressingly 16-18 post sprog.. I can never find jeans that fit- if they fit round the bum, they gape massively at the waist and also inevitably end up way too long at the ankle and my boot heels wear through them. I've tried Gap and Levi's, and often just won't bother to try other brands cos its too stressful! Has anyone had any success elsewhere?

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Sarimillie · 13/02/2009 20:07

I'll probably be x-posting with lots of others, but try Hula at New Look. £10 and a good fit for curves. They have them in a range of lengths, too.

LibrasJusticeLeagueofBiscuits · 13/02/2009 20:07

When did you last try Gap they have a new range called curvy out which is actually quite good.

BoysAreLikeDogs · 13/02/2009 20:08

ahem

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Cheeseismyweakness · 13/02/2009 20:15

ta- never would have thought to look at faithful m&s for jeans- always walk past them thinking they'll be made of that slightly stretchy denim...!

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BoysAreLikeDogs · 13/02/2009 20:17

Got to be worth a punt at £12 try 'em on - the verdict on that thread is that they are v generous sizes so comfy too

Honestly the cut on them is amazing

I cannot vouch for any other jeans at M and S, just the £12 ones

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Cheeseismyweakness · 13/02/2009 20:18

i'll let you know how i get on!

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flowerybeanbag · 13/02/2009 20:18

Agree with BALD, was going to link to her thread! Definitely order a size down though, my usual size was way too big.

TheRealMrsJohnSimm · 13/02/2009 20:22

oh Cheese, I hear your words loud and clear about M & S. I bought some skinny/straight leg jeans from their Limited Collection 2 years ago.....took me ages to admit to everyone where they came from

cmotdibbler · 13/02/2009 20:26

I'm a fan of the 12 quid jeans too - on me they don't come right up to my waist, but are lovely and high to keep my tum in and are super comfy. They are slightly stretchy, and that is what I think makes them work

The M&S skinny jeans on the other hand are rubbish

BoysAreLikeDogs · 13/02/2009 20:26

Awww look at us all tucking in our tummies

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Cheeseismyweakness · 24/02/2009 14:27

they ain't bad for £12- i'm impressed and will prob buy more... Ta!

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Nabster · 24/02/2009 14:28

New Look hula used to be my fave until I tore them pulling them up.

M&S £12 jeans are the best. Have 3 pairs.

ClareintheCommunity · 24/02/2009 14:28

Go to gap
find a nice assistant
say "I am not leaving here till I have jeans and I hate buying jeans please help me"

they are on commission
they help.

ClareintheCommunity · 24/02/2009 14:29

gap curvy are to die for

MrsSeanBean · 24/02/2009 15:55

Clairein the Community, I like your thinking.

[fellow jean adversary]

MrsSeanBean · 24/02/2009 15:56

Sorry Clare, not Claire (I know these things matter!)

ClareintheCommunity · 24/02/2009 19:53

SO
I did that post natally
take the shoes along you will wear.
buy two pairs - one for heels and one for flats

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