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WHEN it comes to fashion, M&S always tries to make sure that they're at the forefront of new trends.
But the store has divided opinion with one of its latest offerings - a pair of "horseshoe jeans" that will set you back £39.50.
The feature a mid-rise waist and are fitted around the top and the thighs.
However, as they continue, they drop into a slightly bizarre wide style, before tapering around the ankle.
They come complete with a "button-and-zip fastening and authentic five-pocket styling", according to the
And the trousers have caused a fierce debate among fashion fans, as they struggle to decide whether they're a must-have, or one to avoid at all costs.
People weighed in on their in the comments section on the , with one writing: "These jeans looked absolutely awful on me, bought a size 14 reg which fits perfect normally but the fit of these is just all wrong.
"I can’t even describe it, you’ll have to try on and see!
"Sorry M&S I’m a huge fan but on this occasion it’s a big no!"
"Definitely the 'marmite' of jeans and I'm much too old for such a young persons fashion!!" another admitted.
"Kept the black version of the carrot leg jeans that I also ordered which looked suitably low key for someone of my vintage.
"Great jeans for the fashion forward though!";
As others had their say in the comments on a TikTok video of an influencer trying the denims on.
"I’m really not sure, they make us look bow legged??!!" one mused.
"I feel like you need to walk like John Wayne," another said.
"Stop, it’s giving Wild West!" a third giggled.
"I didn’t know what to expect when they said horseshoe…. I suppose they didn't disappoint!"
"They’re giving 'Cher Lloyd as an adult'," someone else joked.
Deputy Fashion Editor Abby Mchale has revealed why it's so hard to find the perfect pair of jeans...
If there is one item of clothing that is never easy to buy it's jeans.
If you think you've got your size nailed after finding the perfect fit, nine times out of ten when you next come to buying a pair you will most likely still have to try before you buy.
But what is it about jeans that makes them such a difficult fit?
Well there isn't a universal size guide that every retailer sticks to, so this means that one brands size 12 could be an inch or so different to another brands and that can make all the difference.
Plus, it's all about the denim, some jeans are made with stiffer denim that don't give them as much give.
Whereas some stretchier denims obviously have more stretch which means they can be more forgiving.
However, don't forget that all denim does eventually stretch, so when you're trying jeans on and they feel ever so slightly tight, remember that they will actually give after wearing them.
So sadly this does mean the best piece of advice is to just try them on, however if you are short of time or can't be bothered then the Japanese jean test I have found works quite effectively.
Wrap the waistband of the jeans around your neck, if they can wrap all the way round and don't leave a gap then they should fit your waist.
"They remind me of the trousers the Genie off Aladdin wears," another said.
"What. On. Earth," someone else yelled.
As another insisted: "There's a limit and have just reached it. Not a good look!"
Not everyone hated the jeans though, as others raved about the unusual cut.
"The longer ones with a big turn up and military style boots are fab and the shorter length with Birkenstocks are equally brilliant," one wrote.
"I think M&S jeans are so on trend but not breaking the bank.
"Love them!"
"Such a lovely fit! Comfy and really flattering," another said.
"Definitely my favourite pair at the moment."
Oh they’re stunning," a third gushed.
"Thank you for letting me know these exist!
"Off to purchase some."
As well as the lightwash denim, also come in black, for the same price of £39.50.
