I found the most flattering wide-leg M&S jeans – they fit really well & are so comfy I’m buying them in other colours
MARKS AND SPENCER is fast becoming the go-to fashion retailer for everything from occasionwear to wardrobe staples.
Its denim collection has improved immensely over the last couple of years, so it’s no surprise that when a new style lands, it sells fast.
The Lyocell Blend Wide Palazzo Leg Jeans are part of the M&S Collection.
Priced at £45, they come in four shades: light indigo, black, grey and dark indigo.
Like with most M&S jeans, they are available in a variety of sizes and lengths; size six to 24 in short/petite, regular and long with customers saying they “fit true to size”.
The product description reads: “Crafted in a cool palazzo style, these lyocell-blend jeans are an on-trend all-year-round staple.
“They’re designed in a super wide-leg fit, with a flattering high waist.
“Five-pocket detailing and a neat button-and-zip fastening add a traditional touch.”
The jeans are composed of 68 percent cotton and 32 percent lyocell (exclusive of trimmings).
Lyocell is a semi-synthetic, plant-based fabric made from wood pulp, often sourced from eucalyptus, that is known for its softness, breathability, and sustainability.
The first review read: “Literally my first ever pair of jeans – and I love them! Even wider than I expected, really comfortable and flattering.”
Another customers wrote: “Lovely colour. Great style. Very comfy. Great fit.”
A third said: “Flattering fit true to size. Regular skims floor on me- height 165cm.”
Someone else hailed them their “favourite go-to jeans” that were not only “flattering” but “super comfortable and great quality”.
One review read: “I love these Palazzo Jeans, they’re comfy to wear & very flattering even if you are short! I’m 5’1 and the short length is perfect.
“Great for casual wear or can be dressed up, I’ve bought both the blue shades and now a black pair for more smarter occasions.”
A happy customer said: “Stylish and comfortable fit with a stylish, effortless look. Made from quality denim, they provide durability and breathability for all-day wear.
“Perfect for casual outfits, they balance comfort and style.
“Available in various washes, they’re a great choice for a laid-back yet trendy wardrobe.”
Someone else remarked: “Bought these as really liked the style. They fit beautifully, had loads of comments and are the correct length.
“You can dress up or down with these. Like the fact they are not heavy.”
Why is it so hard to find the perfect pair of jeans...
Deputy Fashion Editor Abby Mchale has revealed why it's so hard to find the perfect pair of jeans...
If there is one item of clothing that is never easy to buy it’s jeans.
If you think you’ve got your size nailed after finding the perfect fit, nine times out of ten when you next come to buying a pair you will most likely still have to try before you buy.
But what is it about jeans that makes them such a difficult fit?
Well there isn’t a universal size guide that every retailer sticks to, so this means that one brands size 12 could be an inch or so different to another brands and that can make all the difference.
Plus, it’s all about the denim, some jeans are made with stiffer denim that don’t give them as much give.
Whereas some stretchier denims obviously have more stretch which means they can be more forgiving.
However, don’t forget that all denim does eventually stretch, so when you’re trying jeans on and they feel ever so slightly tight, remember that they will actually give after wearing them.
So sadly this does mean the best piece of advice is to just try them on, however if you are short of time or can’t be bothered then the Japanese jean test I have found works quite effectively.
Wrap the waistband of the jeans around your neck, if they can wrap all the way round and don’t leave a gap then they should fit your waist.