Thanks for your honest feedback, Louise, — I’m sorry to hear the straight leg version didn’t live up to the quality and comfort of the flared style. It’s completely understandable to expect consistency within the same brand, especially when the original pair fit so well and felt great.
Your comments about the fabric and fit are really helpful and will be passed along to our buying and quality teams. If you haven’t already returned the item and would like help with that process, just let me know your order number and I’ll be happy to assist.