I bought M&S sell-out wide-leg jeans – they’re so flattering and I can’t believe the price

In recent years I’ve become a convert to wide-leg jeans. If you go back 10 years ago, I was a skinny jeans girl through and through, and, being on the petite side, I never thought I’d pull off wide-leg jeans.

But, as the years progressed, so too have trend cycles and my jeans gradually expanded from skinny to straight-leg. Yet, I could not find a wide-leg jean that suited my frame. 

I hunted and , which were previously my go-to retailers for denim, but with no luck. That is until I set my sights on the . has long been known for the quality and reliability of its clothes, but in recent years the brand has really stepped things up a notch.

Since 2023, M&S has revamped its fashion offering, introducing new styles aimed to attract a new, younger audience, but still maintaining the same quality. A focus of the brand’s womenswear range has been transforming the selection of jeans on offer – including the introduction of fresh styles not traditionally sold by the retailer such as wide-leg or mom jeans. 

From skinny to straight, cigarette jeans to jeggings, the brand has a huge range of denim to suit all styles. This past year, as summer turned to autumn, the seemed to be everywhere I looked online.

They were , and hailed by social media influencers for looking style while still being comfortable. But, to my despair, they kept selling out.

That is until recently when M&S restocked the jeans in both colour ways (Medium Indigo and Dark Indigo). And at £39.50, I couldn’t miss the opportunity.

M&S Collection Mid Rise Wide Leg Jeans Review

Having ordered the jeans online, I’ll admit I was a little nervous. Given my petite height, more often than not, trousers, jeans, skirts and dresses all look great online and then arrive a tad too long for me.

Luckily, the M&S jeans come in three length sizes (short/petite, regular and long), meaning that when I opened the packing and popped them on they were the perfect fit. I didn’t even have to shell out extra to get them taken up. 

While I usually opt for a high-waist when it comes to straight-leg jeans, the mid-rise is what makes this M&S pair so flattering.

The waistline sits just below your belly button, showing off a little more tummy than a high-waist pair, but not so low you’re heading into Y2K territory. It’s this slightly lower waistline which creates such a flattering silhouette. 

One interesting feature of the jeans, which I’ll admit I’m still not sure about, is the addition of a white self-tie belt at the waist. The belt adds a casual element to the jeans, though does make you look a little bit like a 90s skateboarder. On days when I’m not quite feeling the shoelace-style belt look, I just pop the string ties into my waistband and hey presto, the jeans look a little more sophisticated. 

Very rarely do I reach for my jeans when I want to be comfortable – you won’t find me hopping onto a long-haul flight or curling up on the sofa in my favourite denim. But the thing is, with these jeans, you actually can do that without feeling restricted. M&S describes the jeans as being “crafted from pure cotton denim with a touch of lightweight lyocell for extra comfort.” 

This comfort, combined with versatility, means I’ve reached for them for a day out shopping in central London, for dinner with friends and even to work. 

For a good pair of jeans, especially high-quality ones that you can reach for day after day, I don’t mind investing a little more. So, perhaps it goes without saying that one of the best and most surprising things about the is the price tag. Having spent closer to £100 the last time I invested in a new pair of jeans, I couldn’t believe the M&S price tag. At under £40 (£39.50 to be exact), it was a purchase I simply couldn’t refuse. 

After years of searching, I’ve finally found my perfect wide-leg jeans. Of course, if you aren’t a fan of wide-leg jeans, there’s plenty of choice. You can . 

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