What a fair price looks like
Condition on WishThrift is described by the seller against five grades, and nobody inspects them on your behalf — so the description and the photographs are what you are buying on.
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £50 (~$67) | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £42 (~$57) | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £32 (~$43) | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £22 (~$30) | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £12 (~$17) | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price; these are a starting point for judging an offer. All five grades explained.
The checklist before you pay
Sizing, above everything. A garment that does not fit is the commonest reason a second-hand clothing purchase disappoints, and it is entirely avoidable by asking for flat measurements rather than trusting the label.
Run through these before money changes hands — they are the things that decide whether wide leg jeans is worth what is being asked:
- Hem alterations that shorten the leg permanently
- Fraying at the hem from dragging on the ground
- Stretch blends, which are far less sought after
- Fast-fashion denim, worth very little
And the things worth paying more for, because they hold their value:
- Rigid vintage denim with period hardware
- Selvedge construction visible at the outseam
- Natural fading following real wear
- Recognised denim labels
Common faults and fakes
Counterfeits concentrate in a handful of premium labels and are usually given away by the internal tags rather than the outside: font weight, stitch density on the label edge, and a care label that does not match the era of the design.
Ask for a photograph of the inner label and the garment laid flat with a tape measure across the chest and the length. Both are quick for an honest seller and awkward for anyone who does not have the item in front of them.
WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything, and no marketplace check replaces your own. If a seller will not answer a direct question about condition or origin, that is the answer.
Questions to ask the seller
These are the three that get asked most often about wide leg jeans, and the answers tell you most of what you need:
Measure across the hem and double it. This is the defining measurement of the cut and supplying it unprompted sets your listing apart.
Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband at the front. High-rise sells fastest in this cut.
Compare the hem stitching to the original. An altered inseam changes the whole silhouette on a wide leg.
Also worth establishing before you commit:
- Turn the outseam out and look for a selvedge line
- Check the hem for dragging wear
- Measure the waist, rise and inseam flat
Photographs to ask for
If the listing does not already show these, ask — a seller who has the item will send them in minutes:
- Front, laid flat and smoothed, whole leg in frame
- The waistband tag with brand, size and cut
- A tape across the leg opening at the hem
- The hem itself, showing whether it is original or altered
Details to confirm before you commit
- Flat waist doubled, inside leg, and leg opening at the hem
- Rise — high, mid or low — measured from crotch to waistband
- Whether the hem is original or has been taken up
- Fabric composition, particularly whether there is any stretch
Live wide leg jeans listings
Nothing matching is listed at the moment. Browse clothing for what is live now, or everything on the site — stock changes daily and new listings are free to post, so it is worth checking back.
When to buy
Steady, and currently a strong cut. Common sizes in recognised brands sell within a week when measurements are given.
Prices move against that cycle for a buyer: the cheapest time to buy is when sellers are listing most, not when demand peaks.
Paying and collecting safely
WishThrift does not process payments, hold funds or offer buyer protection — you agree the price and the method with the seller directly, which is what keeps the platform free on both sides. Meet somewhere public where you can, inspect before you pay, and keep the conversation on the site so there is a record of what was agreed. Be wary of any seller who wants to move the conversation elsewhere before you have agreed anything.
Selling one instead?
If you already have wide leg jeans sitting unused, it is free to list and there is no commission — the price you agree is the amount you keep. Read how to sell wide leg jeans for what to photograph and how to price, or what wide leg jeans are worth at each condition grade.
Frequently asked questions
What should I pay for used wide leg jeans?
Around £8 to £32 in good condition, more for barely-used examples and less for anything with a described fault. Compare against the seller’s photographs rather than the grade alone.
How do I check wide leg jeans before buying?
Ask for a photograph of the inner label and the garment laid flat with a tape measure across the chest and the length. Both are quick for an honest seller and awkward for anyone who does not have the item in front of them.
Is buying wide leg jeans second hand safe?
Yes, with the ordinary care any private sale needs. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or hold funds, so inspect before you pay where you can, meet somewhere public, and keep the conversation on the site. Sizing, above everything. A garment that does not fit is the commonest reason a second-hand clothing purchase disappoints, and it is entirely avoidable by asking for flat measurements rather than trusting the label.
See also: all buying guides · wide leg jeans value guide · selling wide leg jeans · Clothing · condition grades.