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Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar

Date: 2025

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Style Recommendations & Best High-Street Brands for Quality Jeans

Author: Tellar.co.uk Stylist Team | July 2025

All Tellar.co.uk content is independent, brand-neutral, and based on verified sizing analysis.

Why Jeans on the High Street Have Never Fit Better

High street brands now offer a wider range of fits, fabrics, and inclusive sizing than ever before. From rigid to stretch denim, barrel legs to skinnies, there's something for everyone. The trick is pairing the right fit with the right brand, and knowing your exact size, not just labels.

That’s where Tellar.co.uk’s free sizing tool helps – input your waist, hips, chest (and inseam for leg length), and get matched to over 1,500 brands in real time 

Top High-Street Brands for Quality Jeans

Marks & Spencer

  • Why they fit: Durable construction, stretch options, and long/tall sizing.

  • Styles to choose: Sienna Straight, Ivy Skinny, Boyfriend Jeans.

  • Sizing tip: Measure your waist/hips and use the Tellar Store Size Lookup for a precise UK-to-M&S conversion.

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  • Why they fit: “Lift & Shape” lines and high-straight cuts that flatter midlife curves.

  • Styles to choose: Lift & Shape Skinny, Mom Jeans, Slim Tapered.

  • Sizing tip: It’s quite true to size – but always double-check on Tellar.co.uk, especially stretch vs rigid fabrics.

River Island

  • Why they fit: Trend-led cuts like barrel-leg and high-waist skinnies (Molly, Amelie).

  • Styles to choose: High Waist Straight, Flared Mid-Rise.

  • Sizing tip: Slim fit – size up if you're between sizes. Check your match via Tellar.co.uk.

Monki

  • Why they fit: Sustainable, relaxed cuts up to UK 24 in select styles.

  • Styles to choose: Taiki Loose, Yoko Straight, Kimomo Baggy.

  • Sizing tip: Waistbands run snug; hip room generous. Use Tellar to find your unique fit.

COS

  • Why they fit: High-quality cuts and premium cotton feel.

  • Styles to choose: Wide-Leg Cropped, Slim Ankle Jeans, Barrel Leg.

  • Sizing tip: Runs big at the waist—always run numbers through Tellar.co.uk/store-size-lookup before buying.

What Styles to Invest in for 2025

Style

Who It Suits

Recommended Brands

Straight Leg

 All body types

 M&S Sienna, RI High Waist Straight, COS Straight
Wide-Leg/Barrel

 Hourglass, athletic builds

 Monki Kimomo, COS Barrel, H&M Barrel
Skinny with Stretch

 Curvy, short, layered looks

 Next Lift & Shape, River Island Amelie, M&S Ivy

Flared/Bootcut

 Full hips or shoulders

 M&S Bootcut Stretch, River Island Flare

Mom/Tapered

 Pears, apples, small waists

 Monki Yoko, Zara Mom Fit, H&M Tapered

For drama or ease, barrel-leg remains on-trend – ideal for those wanting a wider thigh and tapered ankle look.

Why Sizing Is Your Superpower (Not Guessing)

Returns happen when there's a mismatch between tag size and fit on your body. Tellar.co.uk eradicates the guesswork:

  1. Measure waist, hips, chest, inseam (tape available via Tellar.co.uk)

  2. Enter data into the free sizing tool.

  3. Receive brand-specific sizes—no more size gambling.

If you already know your size in one brand, Tellar can use that to estimate your measurements and sizes across others.

Insight from Tellar’s Blog Library

Tailored Fit Advice by Body Type

Petite / Short Legs

High-rise and cropped styles shorten torso visually and create leg balance. Ideal choices: cropped straight, cropped flare. See Best Jeans for Petite Bodies.

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Tall

Look for full-length straight or long flare cuts with 34–38″ inseams. Learn more in “Why Tall Women Need Special Jeans”.

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Curvy

High-rise skinnies, bootcuts, or curvy-straight lines suit hourglass or pear shapes. Explore insights in “The Ultimate Guide: Flattering Jeans for Every Body Shape”.

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Style Tips for Denim That Lasts

  1. Stick to Neutral Washes – Dark indigo, mid-blue, black offer outfit versatility.

  2. Invest in Structure – 1–2% elastane keeps shape without losing comfort.

  3. Check Rise Carefully – High-rises elongate and flatter more shapes.

  4. Tailoring Helps – Hemming or tapering adds polish at a low cost.

  5. Test Before You Commit – Enter sizes with Tellar.co.uk, skip endless returns.

Style & Fit in Action

  • A pear shape seeking structure? Try Monki Kimomo Barrel.

  • Want everyday stretch? Go for Next Lift & Shape Skinny.

  • After a minimalist premium feel? Choose COS Slim Ankle Jeans.

  • Prefer classic straight cuts? M&S Sienna or River Island High Waist Straight are your go-tos.

Always check your Tellar-matched size—waist, hip, and inseam—all in one tool.

Tellar Top Tip: One Profile, Endless Shopping

Whether you're browsing M&S, Mango, Zara, Levi’s, or ASOS, your Tellar.co.uk profile instantly tells you what size to buy—organized by fit notes like “runs small at hip” or “generous waistband.” No multiple conversions needed.

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