I promised that I would come back to the ladies who were having this discussion last week. Side zipped trousers are great for giving support over the tummy area and for creating a smooth line where no extra bulk is needed. A slim fit is also great for those ladies on whom many styles of trousers bag. So, here are three pairs which I have seen today in House of Fraser - sorry no time for links as off on the school run but please do drop me a line if you would like more info - there's a jean/jegging style pair in Mint Velvet, an evening pair in Pied a Terre and a work pair in French Connection. Hope that helps