Cat Deeley nailed the barrel leg jean trend, and I had to give them a try.

While some fashion trends are not easy to pull off, there are those who make even the most polarizing trends look effortless. My current TV style icon, Cat Deeley, is the woman who makes me want to tackle a trend head-on. And on Monday this morningone pair I am thinking of trying are the Cat jeans.

Cats in barrel leg jeans Marks & Spencer Jeans It’s sold out, but the shape is wherever Barrel leg jeans sit higher at the waist than your average pair of jeans and flare out at the knee before tapering towards the ankle.

They’re ideal for all body types, and the high waistline gives them a cinched look, making them a great choice for those with a protruding belly. What about your hips? The shape of these jeans may accentuate them, but the exaggerated width at the knees helps to even out the look.

Looking straight up will accentuate your hips and waist.

I’ve tried on a few pairs of barrel leg jeans and I have to say they look ridiculously good on me. Their unusual shape – not form fitting, not baggy – fills in the gap and is instantly cool. They also look super smart and would be perfect for wearing in the evening with heels.

I follow Kat’s lead and tuck in my shirts, blouses and fluffy tops. For high fashion, I wear them longer, but for most of us, showing a bit of ankle is much easier to pull off.

When buying jeans for yourself, look for denim with no stretch. These jeans will hold their shape better and should be a little stiffer (just a little). This shape goes by a few different names depending on the brand. Balloon leg jeans are a common name, but are a slightly more extreme version. If you want to try this style without going wide leg, try tapered jeans that are cut slimmer down the leg and cinched in at the ankle.

Alongside Kat, Gigi Hadid, Katie Holmes, Camila Morrone and Dove Cameron have also been spotted wearing different versions of this trend. Why not give it a try yourself? We’ve found the best barrel leg jeans to try on the high street.

How to Choose the Best Barrel Leg Jeans

style: All of the jeans featured are called “Barrel” and follow the same style as Cat – medium to high waist, tapered ankle, flared knee, etc. Cat is my inspiration.

price: They’re all under £100 for those who don’t want to pour their whole paycheck into this elusive trend.

A brand you can trust: The jeans featured are from brands we know and trust.