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Old 05-11-2007, 15:36
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I haven't washed them yet in case they dissolve

Hehehehe
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Old 05-11-2007, 15:39
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Argh, yes! I'm size 10 round the thighs and a size 8 waist. Current jeans are size 10 and cannot be worn without a tight belt and my freshly purchased jeans are size 8 and fit perfectly round the waist but are tight fitting round the thighs. I suppose that's the fashion, but it's not particularly comfortable. I don't want a pair of jeans that are excessively baggy or excessively tight, there needs to be a balance!
I hate this. Why can't we have sizes 9 and 11? lol. I suffer with the same thing as you - just can't find that balance on the waist and thighs!

Fashion designers!!! Can you hear us?!?!?!
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Old 05-11-2007, 15:42
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It has got particularly bad in the arena of men's clothing too, bootcut and relaxed fit seem to be a thing of the past thanks to the monstrous regiment of the male skinny jean.

Topman actually do a Size 26" waist now. I find that quite disturbing.
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Old 05-11-2007, 15:43
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It has got particularly bad in the arena of men's clothing too, bootcut and relaxed fit seem to be a thing of the past thanks to the monstrous regiment of the male skinny jean.

Topman actually do a Sz 26" waist now. I find that quite worry disturbing.
Yikes. After my b/f accidentally experienced skinny jeans, we won't be shopping in Topman again! He tried a 30 waist and a 32 waist but the legs of the jeans just weren't getting any thicker! Safe to say Topman only caters for Russel Brand lol.
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Old 05-11-2007, 15:52
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Matalan. Two pairs of jeans for fifteen quid. They're denim, they're not skinny legged, boot cut or up around my tits. They could even be worn on the catwalk...*

I haven't washed them yet in case they dissolve, but fifteen notes! Bloody bargain!






*In Bulgaria maybe.
I find Matalan stuff the best its cheap and last longer then designer clothes.
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Old 05-11-2007, 16:01
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I've totally given up on jeans. I live in combats now. Much more comfy.
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Old 05-11-2007, 16:03
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Topman actually do a Size 26" waist now. I find that quite disturbing.
And take a look at the models on their website. Anorexic, if not just unhealthy, if you ask me

http://www.topman.com
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Old 05-11-2007, 16:09
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I've totally given up on jeans. I live in combats now. Much more comfy.
Combats! Totally forgot about them I might have to go buy some tomorrow
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Old 05-11-2007, 16:11
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Went shopping for a winter coat last week and it was a nightmare. There's only two types, Grandad and chav. To make matters worse they seem to think men don't have arms, I'm not an orangutan,my arms are a normal length but finding something that fits on the arms is near impossible.
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Old 05-11-2007, 16:13
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The 'Worker' jeans at Gap are good. Baggy and straight legged.

I haven't bought any jeans for ages as they're all so bloody tight! I can't even walk in skinny jeans!
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Old 05-11-2007, 16:17
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Went shopping for a winter coat last week and it was a nightmare. There's only two types, Grandad and chav. To make matters worse they seem to think men don't have arms, I'm not an orangutan,my arms are a normal length but finding something that fits on the arms is near impossible.
I know!!!!!! I end up buying coats that are a size too big just so the arms will fit
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Old 05-11-2007, 16:25
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I live in boyfriend fit jeans now. Im not sure why they are called 'boyfriend fit', because they just look like normal jeans to me Straight leg and a normal waist.

Skinny jeans are vile. They cut the circulation in your legs and if your anything bigger than a size 8 you have an enourmous spare tyre hanging over the top.
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Old 05-11-2007, 16:27
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I can't even bear to wear skinny jeans.

I feel as if my circulation has been cut off and I only take a 10.
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Old 05-11-2007, 17:13
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Yep, finding jeans is a bloody nightmare.

I couldn't find a pair of these anywhere---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX85QqzrXO0

Especially tight around the arse.
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Old 05-11-2007, 17:24
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And also, why do they assume that if you're tall (ie need long legged jeans), that you are also huge? It's quite hard to find size ten jeans with long enough leg now. I just get them from Next.

I have no idea if there's a Republic near me, I've never heard of it
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Old 05-11-2007, 17:29
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I agree on the jeans nightmare - I want something flattering, that's my only prerequisite, is it really that hard?!

I was surprised actually to find a reasonably well-fitting pair in Zara recently but otherwise you have to go for designer and I just can't afford that at the moment.
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Old 05-11-2007, 17:30
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I always find it hard to find a good pair of jeans cause my legs are 34 inches
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Old 05-11-2007, 17:31
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And what was that fashion about a few months ago, where women were wearing jeans that made their bums look rectangular? It was like they had a cardboard box stuffed down them - no curves, just flat and angular.
BLECHHH!!!
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Old 05-11-2007, 17:52
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I always find it hard to find a good pair of jeans cause my legs are 34 inches
I have the opposite problem! I'm only 4'10" and even Petite sizes drag on the floor when I try them on!!
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Old 05-11-2007, 18:08
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I've never had a problem with Tesco value jeans or Primark. Except when someone's put a 32" pair on a 34" hanger. That must be why they're tight around the middle.
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Old 05-11-2007, 18:14
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I like bootcut jeans but I *hate* low risers. They don't look good on anyone over a size 12 and they just move about all the time. It's virtually IMPOSSIBLE to find jeans that fit on the waist properly. Ridiculous! We should be given much more freedom of choice by the fashion indurity and shops when it comes to things like this.
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Old 05-11-2007, 18:16
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I bought some jeans that were the correct size but they crushed my junk i had to throw them out.
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Old 22-11-2007, 22:16
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I've noticed that the leg sizes are now way too long!! It can't be that the average British lady's legs have got longer? Or I must have shrunk!!
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Old 23-11-2007, 19:45
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There are lot of jeans out there and also normal fitting, now there is more variety than in the old days, but it doesn't mean they don't exist or are very rare.

I understand that it must be irritating for people that do not like to shop , I love it, so the quest for the perfect jeans is no big deal.
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Old 23-11-2007, 22:44
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lol its all about the emos these days aint it, for sum reason they like being uncomfortable and looking like to55ers
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