That has all changed, however, since I found my dream pair of barrel leg jeans from H&M.
I think barrel legs jeans look the best when ending right on the ankle, no longer or shorter, and that's exactly where this pair sit.
I usually fit perfectly into size 10 H&M denim, however, this size 10 pair run a little big at the waist, while the 8 is slightly too small.
The barrel shape is still pretty visible, but instead of over-exagerrating my proportions, H&M's pair actually give a really fantastic shape.
On to the shape, as I've previously said, other barrel leg jeans I've tried often leave me feeling out of proportion and too balloon-y, which is not the look I'm going for.