Skinny trousers - help!i

[PaperdollCartoon]

I'm after some skinny (like jeans) trousers in and black and/or navy that are good quality, have some stretch in and will wear and wash well. I am short but happy to get the right ones taken up rather than going for petite styles. Really need stretch as although I'm only a size 12 I have curvy legs and a big bum, but not wide hips. Need to be nice enough for the office, happy to spend a bit more.

Why can I not find these? They're all either too rigid or shiny or just don't fit properly. Really good quality black jeans might also work if anyone has ideas for those?

[langkaw]

Cos slim fit trousers are my absolute favourite. Very flattering and good quality.

[PaperdollCartoon]

I've been eying Cos - I think I need to locate my nearest and go try some on. I live in a busy town centre but we seem to have every shop except Cos.

[continues]

Have you tried Gap?

[PaperdollCartoon]

I haven't actually, I've hardly been in Gap in years.

[TroysMammy]

I've found the current trend for ankle grazers for "normal" height people fit my short legs perfectly. No need to look for petite sizes or have them taken up.

[PaperdollCartoon]

TroysMammy yes I picked up some Zara 'crops' the other day that were about the right length for my legs. Will definitely keep an eye out for deliberately short trousers.

[Waxlyrically]

I've just bought some Gap bi stretch skinny 7/8 trousers and they are an excellent fit and comfortable to wear. I have to use Gap on line as there are no shops near me anymore but they constantly have deals/codes you can use. I'm thinking of snapping up a second pair!

[PaperdollCartoon]

Definitely sounds like Gap is a good idea. Planning a shopping trip to Kingston where there's a Gap, Cos and a UniQlo.

[continues]

Love Kingston!

[purplenights]

My sis-in-law buys men's skinny stretch chinos from Next Link

[hollieberrie]

I have these too: Gap bi stretch skinny 7/8 trousers
I'm only 5ft1 and didnt need to take them up, there is a petite length you can order, but regular was ok too.

[PaperdollCartoon]

Good to know Hollieberrie - I'm 5"2 and fairly in proportion so hopefully regular 7/8ths will be alright.