I am about to volunteer at a local hospital and have to wear a polo-shirt (provided) over black trousers (not provided).
I have worn no trousers other than jeans/M&S 5 pocket jeggings for the last 7 years and have no idea where to start. I also only have 1.5 child-free hours this Saturday in which to locate and purchase so I do not have the luxury of time to Try All The Trousers.
Can you help me narrow the field if you are a black-trouser-wearing pear?
Criteria:
- Machine washable (they have to be washed between shifts)
- Fit over big hips (I am between a 14 & 16, depending on levels of stretch)
- Preferably not too flappy at the ankle - I have a bad habit of catching my foot in my trousers and plunging down stairs.
- I think I instinctively prefer a woven to a jersey but that may impact on criteria one.
Do I just go to Next or M&S and then Try All The Trousers until I cry?