I Just Tried On So Many H&M Jeans and Honestly, I Was Blown Away

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February 27, 2022 at 06:00AM

Good high street jeans are hard to find. Trust me, I’ve tried a lot of them. I’m what you would call a jeans person, and I daren’t even admit to you how many pairs I’ve accumulated over the years in my search for the *perfect* pair. In my opinion, you just can’t beat an outfit that consists of a crisp white shirt or T-shirt and a pair of classic jeans. It’s a timeless, versatile combination that, if you get just right, you can build upon over the years with other items from your closet, depending on the look you want to achieve.

My collection does include some investment designer styles that I swear by, Re/Done’s stove pipe and AGOLDE’s popular pinch waist, for example. But I take particular pleasure in the challenge of finding really good jeans on the high street. I have soft spots for M&S’s comfortable styles, and Weekday’s great quality stiff denim, but I’d never really found success with H&M jeans before. That was until this week when I was tasked with trying on as many of their latest best-sellers as I could get my hands on for research purposes (it’s a hard job but someone’sand I came away seriously impressed.

I wasn’t just blown away by the variety of on-trend cuts that ticked every box from skinny to wide-leg, but also with the fits. Most pairs fit exactly true to size (if they didn’t I’ve made a note below), with just enough stretch in them to flatter in all the right places. I’m a pretty standard size 10 but I don’t have the skinniest legs, so one of the most difficult things I find when buying jeans is getting the waist to fit snugly without being too tight on the leg. And I have to say, H&M has this nailed.

So if you’ve been searching for a great new pair of classic jeans to bolster your collection, keep scrolling to see the 6 H&M pairs I really rate after trying, from straight-legs to mom jeans, and shop them below. 

Unlike standard Mom jeans which can often be unflattering and baggy in the wrong places, this slimmer design was really impressive as an easy everyday style. They fit true to size (I took a size 10), and have a nice stretch, too— so you can sit down in them comfortably.

The perfect shade of blue. 

This cream will be great for spring. 

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I have to say I fell hard for these jeans, and it’s no surprise they’re one of H&M’s best-selling styles right now. I’ve been searching for the perfect wide-leg, full-length jean for a while and I think I’ve finally found them.

I love how this outfit has been styled. 

This is the light denim blue shade. 

These were the only pair that fit on the looser side so I’d suggest sizing down, but that didn’t stop me loving them. They’re the perfect structured cropped wide leg style (I’m 5’2” for reference) with just the right amount of stretch.

Proving these work with trainers too. 

How good is this outfit for cosy weekends?

This style is so popular it’s often sold out, but because it’s their most classic style look out for restocks which happen often. As you can see they’re an ideal classic straight leg jean and trust me when I say they’re SO comfy.

The dream jeans, no?

They look so cute with sandals too. 

If you’re a skinny jean fan looking for an update, I’d suggest the slim high waist which are a super flattering, figure-hugging style that still has a slightly looser ankle for wearing over ankle boots or with flats and loafers for spring.

I’m here for the denim on denim look. 

Everyone needs a pair of black jeans in their collection. 

The best thing about these straight jeans is how versatile they are. You could easily dress them up with a blazer or down with chunky boots and jumpers.

They look so smart with heels. 

I love these sized up for a more oversized look. 

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Author Emily Dawes | Whowhatwear
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