I Recommend These M&S Jeans to Everyone I Know—Here's How I Wear Them

If you haven't already discovered how great Marks and Spencer's jeans are, let us be the ones to introduce you. As well as offering an affordable way to update your denim collection, the high-street hero's jeans impressively come in five (yes, five!) different leg lengths—extra short, short, regular, tall and extra tall—so whatever your height, you'll find a pair that hits your ankles at just the right spot. Particular highlights included the trendy new wide legs and the flattering slim-fit jeans—skinnies are back, by the way—but there is one style that takes the crown as the best pair of jeans to slot into your everyday wardrobe. In our opinion, M&S has totally nailed the straight-leg shape.

And here's the best bit: there's not just one, but two cuts to choose from. The more affordable pair, at just £23, features a mid-rise waist and a bit of stretch. The other is a little pricier at £45, but it is made from slightly sturdier denim. Personally, I like a high waist, so the latter pair has won me over, but it really depends on your preferences.

There's also a range of wearable washes available, each of which opens up a whole new set of outfit options. To demonstrate, I've rounded up my four go-to looks for you to recreate, all involving these versatile straight-leg jeans—alongside some more M&S hero buys, of course.

1. Padded Jacket + Striped Tee + Trainers

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Style Notes: When I think of blue jeans, I instantly envisage wearing them at the weekend. This is exactly how I'd style these classic straight-legs for a lazy Saturday.

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2. Biker Jacket + Nice Top + Court Shoes

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Style Notes: Apparently I'm lacking imagination, because this is basically just a version of 'jeans and a nice top'. I'm not mad about it, though, and you can bet I'll be wearing this look on my next evening out.

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3. Statement Coat + Lace-Up Boots + Tote Bag

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Style Notes: You can always count on jeans to make your statement pieces feel more wearable for the day-to-day. Flat boots and a scrunchie finish off this casual look nicely.

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4. Shacket + Cross-Body Bag + Clogs

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Style Notes: Spring is coming, so embrace colour! I love how this vivid blood orange looks with the dark-wash jeans. Choose neutral-toned accessories to let the shacket do the talking.

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Freelance Fashion Editor

Bébhinn Campbell is an Edinburgh-based fashion and lifestyle writer. After receiving an Audrey Hepburn box set for her 10th birthday and subsequently swooning over the actor’s wardrobe, Bébhinn felt pretty confident she wanted a career that involved clothes. She started her first blog at age 14—the title was a pun, but we’ll leave it at that—and went on to intern at print and digital publications in Berlin and London, including Dazed & Confused and Indie magazine


A job at a fashion startup took Bébhinn from Ireland to Scotland in 2019, where she now works as a freelance journalist and copywriter covering everything from travel and interiors to styling advice. As a contributor for Who What Wear, Bébhinn always keeps her eyes peeled for emerging trends and looks worth writing about. She prides herself on her ability to cut through the noise and identify solid investment buys, exciting new brands and updated takes on classic designs. 


While she still loves Audrey Hepburn films, these days, Bébhinn’s sartorial taste sits closer to Annie Hall’s and Alexa Chung’s. In her spare time, she’s likely cooing over cute dogs on rescue websites, playing folk songs on her guitar and browsing bookshops for new additions to her already-overpacked shelves.