Marks and Spencer's Wide-Leg Jeans, priced at £30, have become one of the retailer's current bestsellers, with shoppers describing them as 'very comfortable' and 'flattering'. The jeans are available in seven colours: mid blue, black, mole, chocolate mix, ivory, indigo mix and light indigo mix, and come in sizes six to 24 with leg length options including extra short, short/petite, regular, extra long and long.
Design and Materials
According to the M&S description, the jeans from its M&S Collection provide 'a distinctive flare look with added comfort'. They are cut to fit slim at the hips and loose through the leg with a baggy wide-leg style, featuring a flattering high waist with a secure button and zip fastening. The authentic stretch denim is made from a soft composition that moves with you for a relaxed palazzo feel, and can be styled with heels for an elongated silhouette or trainers for a casual vintage approach. The jeans are made from 99% cotton and 1% elastane.
Shopper Reviews
Many customers have expressed satisfaction with their purchase. One shopper said: "These wide-leg jeans are perfect and comfortable. Super easy to wear and smart or casual, whatever the occasion. Great quality and great value." Another added: "Great jeans for everyday wear, not too heavy, and a great fit." A third commented: "My size fits perfectly, and these are very comfy jeans and good quality." A fourth wrote: "THE jeans you must have in your closet. I was looking for a timeless piece, bought them in blue, but will buy them in other colours too. Very comfortable and flattering. I'm 177cm and size 8 is the perfect length with trainers." Another customer shared: "The colour is so pretty, excellent shape and quality."
However, not all feedback was positive, with some shoppers struggling with sizing and fit. One said: "Disappointed with these. Far too wide and baggy, so think they may be suitable for a fashionista but definitely not for me." Another added: "The sizing is really wrong. I'm very disappointed with this purchase." A third commented: "Whilst they look like a nice pair of jeans on the listing, the sizing seems small for the typical M&S sizing. I have since returned but if I was to buy them again (which I wouldn’t) I’d definitely need to size up." A fourth wrote: "Sizing is completely off. Already have these wide-leg jeans in the sage green (had to get a size up from my normal size for them to fit!). Got these in the dark indigo, and they're even smaller, so now I have to return them. I expect better from M&S. Very disappointed."
Alternatives on the High Street
Marks and Spencer is not the only high street retailer offering wide-leg jeans. Next sells Wide Leg Denim Jeans for £29 in 11 colours, including mid blue, black, pink, white and grey, in sizes six to 20 with a range of leg lengths. Meanwhile, F&F at Tesco has High Rise Wide Leg Jeans in navy, brown and black for £22.50 in sizes six to 22 with short, regular or long leg lengths. Marks and Spencer's jeans can be found online or in store.
