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Jeans or trousers that actually fit!

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Antonia Mon 07-Nov-16 13:11:40

I don't t know if this is the right place to ask, but has anyone got any suggestions for jeans or trousers that will actually fit? By 'fit' I mean ones that come right up to the waistline and stay there. (But not elasticated). I think the manufacturers have a different idea of anatomy from mine.

Mumsy Mon 07-Nov-16 13:18:44

Ive bought the same trousers for years from the same company, the last lot I bought were terrible the material was very thin and the fit was awful. I emailed a complaint and the company said it was the manufacture that was at fault as the company use different factories to supply them and they all have different sizing!

Anya Mon 07-Nov-16 13:33:03

So many different shapes, heights and sizes Antonia what fits me may not fit you!

Jayh Mon 07-Nov-16 13:38:42

I have just bought a pair from East. They were eye wateringly expensive and I was prepared to send them back, but they are a great fit. They come up to the waist therefore no muffin top. I look at it as one pair of expensive comfort equals two pairs of cheaper builder's bottom.

Teetime Mon 07-Nov-16 14:03:00

Hobbs have fabulous trousers - expensive but classics that will last and stay in shape.

Antonia Mon 07-Nov-16 14:12:28

Thank you all for the suggestions.

Jayanna9040 Mon 07-Nov-16 14:35:11

East for me too!

Atqui Mon 07-Nov-16 17:09:25

John Lewis show their jeans according to 'rise' (!low , medium and high) , but if you think East is expensive youmkight have apoplexy when you see some of the prices!

M0nica Mon 07-Nov-16 17:35:12

Mine come from Landsend, that is because their drop-waist ones fit me comfortably round the waist. As Anya says, it all depends on your shape.

glammanana Mon 07-Nov-16 17:42:12

I have changed to Next for my trousers and jeans and found their fit is just right for me.

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 07-Nov-16 18:00:02

Here you go www.gransnet.com/life-and-style/style-and-beauty/womens-jeans-for-over-50s

Willow500 Mon 07-Nov-16 18:03:47

I've had several pairs of Diane Gilman jeans off the shopping channel and they fit very well.

M0nica Mon 07-Nov-16 19:50:09

Cari, all this 'over 50', 'over 60' categorisation. The older we get the more diverse we become, we just cannot be herded up and put in pens based on age.

For example, most of the jeans listed on your over 50 group are or would, on me, be a comfortable fit under the armpits, not because of my age but because I am very short between crotch and waist, always have been, always will be.

Flossie777 Mon 07-Nov-16 20:12:01

Marks and Spencer's high risers, are brilliant, I buy the jeggings and they fit well