Everything you need to know about the viral M&S ‘carrot jeans’ that will elevate your new season wardrobe
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Marks and Spencer’s denim range is one of the most loved in the UK with more and more women shopping for their jeans at M&S. But what exactly are ‘carrot jeans’ and why have they gone viral on TikTok?
What are carrot jeans?
Carrot jeans are a style of denim that are wide around the hips, thighs, and waist, but tapered at the bottom. The M&S carrot jeans took over social media with customers claiming they are the perfect jeans that suit every body shape and every size. They are also known as barrel-leg jeans.
What are the viral M&S carrot jeans?
The High Waisted Carrot Leg Ankle Grazer Jeans £39.50 are the must-have jeans for this season and next. These cotton-rich jeans have a high waist that fastens with a button and zip making them a comfortable addition to your denim collection.
The ankle grazer-length legs have a tapered ‘carrot’ cut and forward seam detailing for a contemporary look. They come in four different colours; medium indigo, black mix, ecru and light. The jeans also come in three leg-lengths short/petite, regular and tall with sizes 6-20 available. The question is ‘do they really suit every body shape and size’?
The carrot jeans have over 500 reviews online and have given them a 4.6 out of a five star rating. One customer wrote: “I am a curvy size 14 with a lower tummy pouch. I always struggle to find jeans. These are great! Sit nicely on the waist, comfortable to wear, would say they are true to size.
“I thought the 'carrot' style was just a trend, but they are really flattering. Nice and tapered on the leg and emphasise my curves. Loved them so much, I immediately bought them in another colour.”
Another explained: Absolutely love these jeans so much, have them in 3 colours already (M&S more colours please!! I need brown & leopard immediately!!) They are the most flattering, comfortable jeans ever & I’ve tried a lot of different jeans. The only thing I’m not keen on is the ankle graze so I just buy a long length!”
The carrot or barrel jeans doesn't appear to be a fleeting trend with many retailers embracing the style. River Island Blue Denim Seamed Barrel Jeans £45, V by Very High Rise Barrel Leg Jeans - Dark Wash £29.50 and Blue Barrel Leg Jeans £34.99 are also great options.
The key with this trend is to make sure the curve in the jeans is subtle or you will end up looking more like a cow-girl than stylish woman.
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