If white linen trousers are a sartorial summer disaster...

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....what casual trousers should we be wearing this summer?

Anything that doesn't show your knickers, cellulite and preferred style of fanjo topiary would be a start!!

Palazzo pants? Is that the right word? Those loose, wafty trousers. Or a trouser in a jeans cut but lighter material? Or a skirt or dress with leggings?

tapered trews

I do not possess any white linen trews but always think they look nice on other people when teamed with a nice kaftany tunic type top which comes mid thigh- hence hiding thongs, knickers and topiary. No?

worst case I saw was a woman in Waitrose- god forbid- pushing a trolley ,sticking out her large white linen clad bum, blue thong peeping over the top, and big cheeks wobbling all over.

In Waitrose? Blimey.

Thanks, some good ideas here. Though tapered trousers - shudder - probably not if one is {significantly} bigger than a size 8....

Ahem I am a size 14 and I find them great

I shudder at the thought of wearing tapered trousers too. I think it depends on your shape, not just your size, I'm a size 10 but somewhat pear-shaped and they would be very unflattering on me. I'm sticking to bootcut/wide-leg and I don't care what anyone says.

What about linen trousers that aren't white? I've got a nice pair in brown from Next, they're light and comfortable and quite flattering IMO. I would feel a bit self-conscious in white ones, unless worn with a very long top...

Yes, if you're straight up and down you should be ok. Pear shaped or hourglass - not flattering IMO.

I did have some nice linen trousers in beige which were smart enough for work - a few years ago - Hobbs I think.

I'm a 14/16 and VERY pear (also very long), and I have some slightly tapered chinos which I love (from Next of all places) and am convinced are surprisingly flattering

crucially they don't have pleats at the waist!

how tall are you aquavit? I think you and I might be similar builds as I ahve 2 great pairs from new Look last year (which are slightly more snug round waistline this year)

Every Summer before now I have like linen trousers, but this year something is saying "no" to me. Probably because I've seen too many slightly overweight women with droopy arses in them. I have one taupe pair that are heavier weight I will give a final reprise this time round.

dresses

yes cyb I think we are a similar shape

I'm 5'10 size 14/16 big arse (well formed though) no boobs (well actually I do have boobs right now but only because pg)

but I have dainty feet

what is wrong with linen trousers..?

Why all of a sudden are they a no no on mn ..?

well I have got a new pair of line trews from Kew. they are dark grey and are smartish.

I also have a pair of tropical wool trews from Jigsaw that are dark grey and are wool and silk- but very light weight. I love them and they cost a lot.

I trawled the high street yesterday for flat-front, tapered trews. I must have tried on 20 pairs. Found the best fit and length for me in H&M in the end, and only £15.

Just out of interest, does anyone fit Zara trousers? They were quite bizarre.

oh linen trousers, nice and baggy, don't worry about the rest, tis all just waffle

are stoney/creamy white linens ok?

I am 40, flabby and no idea what I am supposed to be wearing these dyas...

oefa yes they are, they are perfect

or white with a nice beige stripe

nice blue and white stripey top or white long sleeve vest

take me home

mn is bizarre sometimes..

Last year everyone raved about linen trousers.. this yr its changed...

Wear what you like and feel comfy in !

tapered trews horrid, capri horrid especialy for fat calves

we are grown ups and long linen trousers, well made, are smashing

skinny jeans AWFUL by the way

and jeggings

and leggings under dresses

I have to admit, I don't like stripes with white linen trews (sorry)
Makes me think of middle-aged women on cruise ships, all navy and white with a jaunty scarf and too much gilt.

lol Oeufa - gilt rope decoration is my favourite element of that particular 'style'

I do actually still like well-cut wide-leg linen trews but there are so many pitfalls, esp because linen loses its shape so readily