I’ve found the best leopard print jeans for autumn - they’re comfy, flattering, and only £25 from H&M
Half my wardrobe is leopard print, but I couldn’t resist this bargain pair of jeans
If you opened my wardrobe and took a peek inside, you’d find an endless amount of animal print. I have been obsessed with big cat spots for as long as I can remember, and despite already owning some leopard print denim, I genuinely couldn’t resist the Wide High Waist Jeans from H&M after spotting them online – especially as they come with a price tag of just £24.99.
They arrived last week, and I have genuinely worn them on repeat since – they are easily up there with my favourite jeans ever! As well as the print, I adore the shape – they are high-waisted to sit snugly at my middle and have a neat and fitted top half which then flares out a little from the knee to create a gentle wide-leg silhouette that isn’t too much.
They're advertised as ankle length, and as I'm 5”2, I had expected them to be a bit long, but they actually sit exactly where I’d like them – just above my ankles and with a nice gap above my shoes. I imagine the looser cut will flatter those a little taller or shorter than me too, though, and after reading many 5-star reviews online, most people have found them to fit nicely and to be true to size.
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These are some of my favourite wide-leg jeans ever. They cover UK sizes 6-22, and I'm tempted to invest in a couple more pairs as they are also available in chocolate brown, cream and navy blue washes.
The H&M jeans are made from 98% cotton and 2% elastane, which means they have a nice, firm and structured feel without being too rigid, so they are some of the most comfortable jeans I own. The jeans hold their shape well too, and even after a couple of days' wear, they didn't go saggy or feel loose around my waist.
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These are up there with the best when it comes to barrel-leg jeans, plus they're available in petite and long lengths to help you find your ideal fit.
At this hero price, we don't expect this straight-leg pair to stick around too long - they are such a classic that will last you for years to come.
This slightly muted take on animal spots gives this loose-fit pair a softer feel that is perfect for anybody feeling a little pattern-shy.
A neat, tapered fit means this pair will balance out slouchier tops and oversized jumpers to create a neat silhouette.
This colourway gives the traditional spots an autumnal feel that I really love - it'll work well with a silky black cami as a new date night outfit.
These soft, stretch-fabric jeans will be perfect for low-key weekends - add your favourite chunky loafers for a smart spin.
Safari-inspired patterns are never far from the fashion spotlight, but they're really set to dominate the high street next season, and a pair of printed jeans is an easy way to tick the autumn/winter fashion trend off your list.
Although leopard spots might seem busy, I'm a firm believer that they can act as a neutral, since they work surprisingly well with most colours and patterns, so you have lots of options when it comes to building outfits around your denim pair.
Over the last few days, I have worn my H&M jeans with a simple T-shirt and my most comfortable trainers for a busy day of errands, with my favourite oversized shirt and F&F Reversible Trench for a work meeting, and then with a fitted vest top and blazer for a dinner date. The jeans worked perfectly for all those occasions, and I had lots of comments from friends along the way.
I really do own a lot of animal print, but this pair has fast become one of my favourite ways to show off the big cat aesthetic - as well as being comfy, flattering and totally classic, they didn't break the bank, so what's not to love?
